2011-chevy-cruze-valve-cover-torque-sequence May 2026

: Inspect the PCV diaphragm (the round puck on the cover) while you're at it; they often fail at the same time as the gasket.

: Start at the two center bolts and work outward in a "criss-cross" or "spiral" fashion to ensure even pressure on the gasket. 2011-chevy-cruze-valve-cover-torque-sequence

: Finally, he reached the corners, pulling the edges of the cover down flush against the cylinder head. : Inspect the PCV diaphragm (the round puck

The "story" of the repair was over, told in fifteen bolts and one perfect spiral. 🔧 Technical Quick-Reference he reached the corners

: He placed the first bolt in the very center and clicked his torque wrench to 71 pound-inches—barely more than a firm hand-tighten. Click.