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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2001CAVALIER LS, 2.4 TREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 168 (ENGINE MECHANICAL - 5.7L)REPAIR INSTRUCTIONSOFF-VEHICLE REPAIR INSTRUCTIONSENGINE VALLEY COVER INSTALLATION
2001 Chevrolet Cavalier LS, 2.4 T

Engine Valley Cover Installation

2001 Chevrolet Cavalier LS, 2.4 TSECTION Engine Valley Cover Installation
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Chevrolet Corvette. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Important:  All gasket surfaces should be free of oil or other foreign material during assembly.

  1. Install NEW knock sensor oil seals (1) into the valley cover (2).

    Lubricate the seal surfaces with clean engine oil.

    Fig 1: Installing Knock Sensor Oil Seals Into Valley Cover
    G01971114Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  2. Install the valley cover and NEW gasket - LS1.
    Fig 2: Installing Valley Cover And Gasket - LS1
    G01971115Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  3. Install the valley cover and NEW gasket - LS6.
    Fig 3: Installing Valley Cover And Gasket - LS6
    G01971116Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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