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Installation Procedure

    Fig 1: Camshaft Mounting
    GM1371902Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    IMPORTANT: Use extreme care when installing the camshaft not to nick, scratch, or damage the camshaft lobes or bearing surfaces.
  1. Lubricate the camshaft journals and the camshaft caps with engine oil.
  2. Install the intake camshaft.
  3. Install the intake camshaft caps in their original positions.
  4. Install the intake camshaft cap bolts.
  5. Install the exhaust camshaft.
  6. Install the exhaust camshaft caps in their original positions.
    7. Fig 2: Sequence Of Camshaft Caps And Bolts
    GM1372404Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Install the exhaust camshaft cap bolts.
    8. NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice .
  8. Tighten the camshaft cap bolts gradually and in the sequence shown for each camshaft cap.

    Tighten:  Tighten the camshaft cap bolts to 16 N.m (12 lb ft).

    9. Fig 3: View Of Intake And Exhaust Camshaft Gears
    GM1371885Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  9. Measure the intake camshaft end play and the exhaust camshaft end play. Refer to Engine Mechanical Specifications .
  10. Install the intake camshaft gear.
  11. While holding the intake camshaft firmly in place, install the intake camshaft gear bolt.

    Tighten:  Tighten the intake camshaft gear bolt to 67.5 N.m (49 lb ft).

    12. Fig 4: View Of Intake And Exhaust Camshaft
    GM1371901Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  12. Install the exhaust camshaft gear.
  13. While holding the exhaust camshaft firmly in place, install the exhaust camshaft gear bolt.

    Tighten:  Tighten the exhaust camshaft bolt to 67.5 N.m (49 lb ft).

    14. Fig 5: Valve Cover Bolts Location
    GM1371856Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  14. Install the valve cover and the valve cover gasket.
  15. Install the valve cover washers.
  16. Install the valve cover nuts.

    Tighten:  Tighten the valve cover nuts to 9 N.m (80 lb in).

    17. Fig 6: Identifying Cover Screws
    GM1371851Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  17. Connect the ignition wires to the spark plugs.
  18. Connect the CMP sensor.
  19. Install the engine cover.
  20. Install the engine cover bolts.

    Tighten:  Tighten the spark plug cover bolts to 3 N.m (27 lb in).

  21. Install the oil filler cap.
  22. Connect the vacuum line.
  23. Connect the air breather tube to the valve cover.
  24. Install the timing belt. Refer to Timing Belt Replacement .
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