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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Chevrolet 🢒 2007 🢒 Corvette 🢒 Engine 🢒 Engine Mechanical - 7.0L 🢒 Valve Rocker Arm Cover Replacement - Right Side

Removal Procedure

    Object Number: 1552539 Size: SH
  1. Remove the engine sight cover. Refer to Upper Intake Manifold Sight Shield Replacement .
  2. Remove the crankcase ventilation hoses/pipes. Refer to Positive Crankcase Ventilation Hose/Pipe/Tube Replacement .
  3. Remove the ignition coil assembly. Refer to Ignition Coil Replacement .
  4. Remove the valve rocker arm cover bolts (516).
  5. Remove the valve rocker arm cover (505).

    6. Object Number: 490696 Size: SH
  6. Remove the gasket (1) from the rocker cover. Discard the OLD gasket.

    7. Object Number: 1552540 Size: SH

    Important: If the oil cap is removed from the cover, install a NEW cap during assembly.

  7. Remove the oil cap (424) and seal (450) from the cover, only if replacement is required.
  8. Discard the oil cap.

Installation Procedure

Important: 

   • All gasket surfaces should be free of oil and other foreign material during assembly.
   • DO NOT reuse the valve rocker arm cover gasket.
   • The valve rocker arm cover bolt grommets may be reused.


    Object Number: 490696 Size: SH
  1. Install a NEW gasket (1) into the valve rocker cover lip.

    2. Object Number: 1552540 Size: SH

    Important: If the oil cap is removed from the cover, install a NEW cap during assembly.

  2. Install a NEW oil cap (424) and seal (450) to the valve rocker arm cover, as required.

    3. Object Number: 1552539 Size: SH
  3. Install the valve rocker arm cover (505) onto the cylinder head.
  4. Install the valve rocker arm cover bolts (516).

    5. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

  5. Tighten the rocker arm cover bolts.

    6. Tighten
    Tighten the valve rocker arm cover bolts to 12 N·m (106 lb in).

  6. Install the oil fill tube into the rocker arm cover.
  7. Install the ignition coil assembly. Refer to Ignition Coil Replacement .
  8. Install the crankcase ventilation hoses/pipes. Refer to Positive Crankcase Ventilation Hose/Pipe/Tube Replacement .
  9. Install the engine sight cover. Refer to Upper Intake Manifold Sight Shield Replacement .