Cruze

Camshaft Cover Cleaning and Inspection

1. Clean the camshaft covers in solvent.

Warning: Refer to Safety Glasses and Compressed Air Warning in the Preface section.

2. Dry the camshaft covers with compressed air.

1. Inspect each camshaft cover for the dents or damage to the exterior. A dented or damaged camshaft cover may:

•	Leak engine oil

•	Affect crankcase ventilation

•	Interfere with the camshafts

•	Interfere with the ignition coil sealing

•	Allow water or condensation to enter the engine




2. Inspect the exterior of the camshaft cover (2) for the following conditions:

•	Damage to the camshaft cover bolt holes (1 and 4)

•	Damage to the engine sight shield bolt holes (3)




3. Inspect the interior of the camshaft cover for the following conditions:

•	Inspect the camshaft cover for cracks, casting imperfections or damage (1 and 5)

•	Inspect the camshaft cover sealing (2) and the fuel injector sealings (3) for cracks or damage

•	Inspect the camshaft cover bolts (4) for flawless thread