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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2007MONTE CARLO V8-5.3LREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISENGINE, COOLING AND EXHAUSTENGINESERVICE AND REPAIROVERHAULREPAIR INSTRUCTIONS79. VALVE ROCKER ARM COVER INSTALLATION - RIGHT SIDE
2007 Chevrolet Monte Carlo V8-5.3L
79. Valve Rocker Arm Cover Installation - Right Side
2007 Chevrolet Monte Carlo V8-5.3LSECTION 79. Valve Rocker Arm Cover Installation - Right Side
Valve Rocker Arm Cover Installation - Right Side
Important:
* All gasket surfaces should be free of oil or other foreign material during assembly.
* DO NOT use the valve rocker arm cover gasket again.
* The valve rocker arm cover bolt grommets may be used again if not damaged.
Install a NEW gasket (504) into the valve rocker arm cover.
1. Install the valve rocker arm cover onto the cylinder head.
Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice.
2. Install the cover bolts with grommets.
Tighten the valve rocker arm cover bolts to 12 N.m (106 lb in).
3. Apply threadlock GM P/N 12345382 (Canadian P/N 10953489), or equivalent, to the threads of the ignition coil bolts (723).
4. Install the ignition coils (722), wire harness (721), and bolts (723) to the bracket (719).
Tighten the ignition coil bolts to 8 N.m (71 lb in).
5. Apply threadlock GM P/N 12345382 (Canadian P/N 10953489), or equivalent, to the threads of the ignition coil bracket studs (720).
6. Install the ignition coil and bracket assembly (719) and studs (720).
Tighten the bracket studs to 12 N.m (106 lb in).
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.