K 3500 Truck 4WD V8-5.7L VIN R (1998)
Valve Cover: Service and Repair
REMOVAL PROCEDURE
1. Disconnect the battery negative cable.
NOTICE: Refer to Battery Disconnect Caution in Service Precautions.
2. Disconnect the spark plug wires from the spark plugs.
3. Disconnect the wiring harness from the clips, and move the harness aside.
4. Remove the following components for access to the right valve rocker arm cover.
5. The air cleaner intake duct.
6. The crankcase vent hose
7. The oil level indicator tube bracket.
8. Remove the following components for access to the left valve rocker arm cover:
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The air conditioning compressor, if equipped, and lay it aside.
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The EGR valve inlet pipe.
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The PCV and the hose
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The vacuum brake booster pipe, if equipped, and move it aside
9. Remove the valve rocker arm cover bolts.
10. Remove the valve rocker arm cover and the gasket. Refer to Valve Rocker Arm Cover Removal (Right) under Engine Unit Repair.
11. Clean all traces of old gasket from the valve rocker arm cover and the cylinder head. Refer to Valve Rocker Arm Cover Clean and Inspect under
Engine Unit Repair.
INSTALLATION PROCEDURE
1. Install the valve rocker arm cover. Refer to Valve Rocker Arm Cover Installation (Left) under Engine Unit Repair.
2. Install the components as follows for the left valve rocker arm cover:
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The air conditioning compressor.
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The EGR valve inlet pipe.
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The PCV and the hose
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The vacuum brake booster pipe
