Camshaft Installation

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Fig 1: View of Camshaft & Thrust Plate

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Coat the camshaft with prelube GM P/N 12345501 (Canadian P/N 992704) or the equivalent.
Install the camshaft.
Install the camshaft thrust plate.

NOTE: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE ..

Install the camshaft thrust plate bolts.
Tighten: Tighten the bolts to 15 N.m (11 lb ft).