Cleaning Procedure
- Clean the camshaft cover in solvent.
Caution: Wear safety glasses in order to avoid eye damage.
- Dry the camshaft cover with compressed air.
Inspection Procedure
- Inspect the camshaft cover for the following:
| • | Dent or damage to the exterior of the camshaft cover |
| • | A dented or damaged cover may: |
| - | Effect crankcase ventilation |
| - | Interfere with the camshafts |
| - | Interfere with the ignition module sealing |
| - | Allow water or condensation to enter the engine |
| • | Damaged camshaft cover bolts |
| • | Damage or cracking to the camshaft cover bolt grommets |
| • | Restrictions to the ventilation system passages |
| • | Damaged, loose or missing baffle |
| • | Damaged, loose or missing baffle fasteners |
| • | Damage to the oil fill hole in the left camshaft cover |
| • | Damage or cracking to the PCV grommet in the left camshaft cover |
| • | Damage to the ventilation hose nipple in the right camshaft cover |
| • | Damaged threaded holes for the following: |
| - | Wiring harness retainer |
| - | Fuel injector sight shield bracket in the right camshaft cover |
| • | Damage or warped seal groove for the following: |
| - | Ignition module ground/RFI spring port seal |
- Repair or replace the camshaft cover as necessary.
