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Camshaft Installation

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    Fig 1: Inspecting Camshaft Journals
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  1. Coat the camshaft journals with clean engine oil.
  2. Coat the camshaft lobes with prelube GM P/N 12345501 (Canadian P/N 992704) or the equivalent.
  3. Install the camshaft using the following procedure:
    1. Install the camshaft sprocket bolt into the camshaft. Tighten finger tight only.
    2. Carefully rotate the camshaft while installing the camshaft into the camshaft bearings.
  4. Fig 2: View Of Camshaft Thrust Plate
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  5. Install the camshaft thrust plate.
  6. NOTE: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE in Cautions and Notices.
  7. Install the camshaft thrust plate screws.

    Tighten:  Tighten the camshaft thrust plate screws to 10 N.m (89 lb in).

  8. Fig 3: View Of Camshaft Position Sensor
    GM909619Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  9. Install the camshaft position sensor.
  10. Install the camshaft position sensor bolt.

    Tighten:  Tighten the camshaft position sensor bolt to 10 N.m (89 lb in).