Tools Required

J 38491 Spark Plug Boot Removal Tool

1. Remove the intake manifold cover. Refer to Intake Manifold Cover Replacement .
2. Remove the drive belt tensioner. Refer to Drive Belt Tensioner Replacement .
3. Remove the secondary air injection (AIR) shutoff and check valve, if equipped. Refer to Secondary Air Injection Shutoff and Check Valve Replacement .
4. Remove the spark plug wires from the ignition coils.
5. Twist the spark plug boot 1/2 turn before removing the boot.
6. Using the J 38491 , gently pry the heat shield up from the spark plugs.
7. Remove the spark plug wires from the spark plugs.
8. Remove the spark plug wire retainers from the fuel rail and the lift bracket.



9. Remove the engine lift bracket bolt and nut.
10. Remove the engine lift bracket.



11. Remove the sight shield bracket nuts.
12. Remove the sight shield bracket.



13. Remove the valve rocker arm cover bolts.

Important: If the valve rocker arm cover adheres to the cylinder head, remove the cover by bumping the end of the cover with the palm of your hand or a soft rubber mallet.

14. Remove the valve rocker arm cover.
15. Remove the valve rocker arm cover gasket.
16. Clean the valve rocker arm cover mating surface.
17. Clean the valve rocker arm cover bolts of all thread locking adhesive.

1. Install a NEW valve rocker arm cover gasket. Ensure that gasket is seated properly in the cover groove.
2. Install the valve rocker arm cover.
3. Apply threadlock to the valve rocker arm cover bolt threads. Refer to Adhesives, Fluids, Lubricants, and Sealers for the correct part number.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

4. Install the valve rocker arm cover bolts.

Tighten
Tighten the bolts to 10 N·m (89 lb in).




5. Install the sight shield bracket.
6. Install the sight shield bracket nuts.

Tighten
Tighten the nuts to 30 N·m (22 lb ft).




7. Install the engine lift bracket.
8. Install the engine lift bracket bolt and nut.

Tighten
Tighten the bolt/nut to 25 N·m (18 lb ft).




9. Install the spark plug wires to the spark plugs.
10. Install the spark plug wires to the ignition coils.
11. Install the spark plug wire retainers to the fuel rail and the lift bracket.
12. Install the AIR shutoff and check valve, if equipped. Refer to Secondary Air Injection Shutoff and Check Valve Replacement .
13. Install the drive belt tensioner. Refer to Drive Belt Tensioner Replacement .
14. Install the intake manifold cover. Refer to Intake Manifold Cover Replacement .
15. Check and fill the crankcase if necessary
16. Inspect for oil leaks.