Camshaft Cover Installation - Right Side

Special Tools 

EN 46328:  Camshaft Holding Tool

For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools .

Fig 1: Camshaft Holding Tool
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1. Remove the EN 46328:  tool from the right camshafts.
Fig 2: Sealant At Split Line Of Right Cylinder Head & CMP Actuator Housings
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2. Place a small amount of sealant GM P/N 12378521 (Canadian P/N 88901148) or equivalent at the split line of the right cylinder head and the right camshaft position actuator housings.
Fig 3: Right Camshaft Cover & Bolts
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NOTE: Be careful to prevent the exposed section of the camshaft cover seal from being damaged by the edge of the cylinder head casting.
3. Install the right camshaft cover.
4. Install the NEW camshaft cover bolt grommets prior to installing the camshaft cover bolts.
CAUTION: Refer to Fastener Caution .
5. Install the right camshaft cover bolts and tighten to 10 N.m (89 lb in).
Fig 4: Ground Strap, Right Camshaft Cover & Bolt
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6. Install the bolts connecting the right camshaft cover ground strap to the right cylinder head and the right camshaft cover.
   • Tighten the right ground strap bolt into the camshaft cover to 10 N.m (89 lb in) .
   • Tighten the right ground strap bolt into the cylinder head to 25 N.m (18 lb ft) .