TM 5-3895-370-14&P
4-26. VALVE COVER REPLACEMENT.
This task covers:
a. Removal
b. Installation
INITIAL SETUP
Tools
Materials/Parts
Shop equipment, automotive maintenance and
Valve cover gasket
repair: organizational maintenance supplemental
Preformed packing
no. 1, less power
Equipment Condition
Shop equipment, automotive maintenance and
TM or Para
Condition Description
repair: organizational maintenance common
Wheels chocked.
no. 1, less power
Para 2-10
Extension jack lowered.
Para 4-38
Air intake pipe
removed.
a.
Removal
NOTE
This task shows replacement of one
valve cover. The procedure is the
same for all four valve covers.
(1)
Remove screw (1), valve cover (2), and
cover gasket (3) from cylinder head (4).
Discard cover gasket.
(2)
Remove and discard preformed packing
(5) from screw (1).
b.
Installation.
(1)
Install preformed packing (5) on screw (1).
(2)
Install cover gasket (3), valve cover (2),
and screw (1). Tighten screw 18 lb-ft (24
Nm).
NOTE
Follow-on maintenance: Install air
intake pipe (para 4-38).
END OF TASK
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