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Camshaft Position Actuator Magnet Alignment

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  1. If the camshaft position actuator magnet has been removed or is being replaced the camshaft position actuator magnet will need to be resealed to the camshaft position actuator housing and realigned to the camshaft position actuator oil control valve.
    2. Fig 1: Creating Loading Pins
    GM1285513Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  2. Use the 2 6 mm (0.236 in) pins, EN 46109-1, from the EN 46109  or make 2 loading pins from 2 6 mm (0.236 in) bolts at least 75 mm (3.00 in) long (a) with the hex head removed (1).
    3. Fig 2: Making Alignment Pin
    GM1285515Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  3. Make an alignment pin from 15/64 inch drill rod (a) with a diameter of 5.954 mm (0.2344 in) and at least 75 mm (3.00 in) long (b).
    4. Fig 3: Creating A Stop On Alignment Pin
    GM1285517Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. To verify proper insertion distance create a stop (1) on the alignment pin by placing tape or shrink tubing 13 mm (0.5118 in) from the end (a) that will be inserted through the camshaft position actuator magnet.
    5. Fig 4: View Of Camshaft Position Actuator Magnet Bolts
    GM1285519Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Remove the camshaft position actuator magnet bolts.
    6. Fig 5: View Of Camshaft Position Actuator Magnet
    GM1285521Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Remove the camshaft position actuator magnet.
    7. Fig 6: Verifying That Alignment Pin Will Pass Through Camshaft Position Actuator Magnet Alignment Hole
    GM1285522Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Verify that the alignment pin will pass through the camshaft position actuator magnet alignment hole.
    8. Fig 7: Verifying That Alignment Pin Will Pass Through Camshaft Position Actuator Oil Control Valve Alignment Hole
    GM1285524Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  8. Verify that the alignment pin will fit into the alignment hole in the camshaft position actuator oil control valve.
    9. Fig 8: Verifying Alignment Pin Stop Distance
    GM1285526Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  9. Place the camshaft position actuator magnet into place and verify the alignment pin will insert through the camshaft position actuator magnet and into the camshaft position actuator oil control valve to verify alignment pin stop distance.
    10. Fig 9: View Of Camshaft Position Actuator Magnet
    GM1285521Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  10. Remove the camshaft position actuator magnet.
    11. Fig 10: Installing Loading Pins
    GM1285527Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  11. Install the 2 6 mm (0.236 in) loading pins in 2 of the camshaft position actuator magnet bolt holes in the camshaft position actuator housing.
    12. Fig 11: Applying Sealant Around Flange Of Camshaft Position Actuator Magnet
    GM1285528Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  12. Apply a 2 mm (0.079 in) bead (1) of RTV sealant GM P/N 12378521 or equivalent around the flange of the camshaft position actuator magnet as shown.
    13. Fig 12: Sliding Camshaft Position Actuator Magnet Over Loading Pins
    GM1285531Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  13. Slide the camshaft position actuator magnet over the 6 mm (0.236 in) loading pins.
    14. Fig 13: Aligning Camshaft Position Actuator Magnet
    GM1285533Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  14. In order to align the camshaft position actuator magnet to the camshaft position actuator oil control valve, install the alignment pin through the camshaft position actuator magnet and into the camshaft position actuator oil control valve alignment hole.
    15. Fig 14: Inserting Alignment Pin
    GM1285535Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  15. Verify that the alignment pin has been inserted into the camshaft position actuator oil control valve alignment hole by observing the stop has reached the hole in the camshaft position actuator magnet.
    16. Fig 15: Installing Camshaft Position Actuator Magnet Bolts
    GM1285539Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  16. With the alignment pin still installed, remove the loading pins and install the camshaft position actuator magnet bolts.

    Tighten:  Tighten the camshaft position actuator magnet bolts to 8 N.m (71 lb in).

    17. Fig 16: Removing Alignment Pin
    GM1285540Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  17. Remove the alignment pin.
    18. Fig 17: View Of Camshaft Position Actuator Magnet Plug
    GM1285541Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  18. Install a NEW camshaft position actuator magnet plug.
  19. Repeat steps 10 through 18 for any remaining camshaft position actuator magnets that have been removed.
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