Installation Procedure

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Fig 1: View Of Bolts In Camshaft Front Bolt Holes

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Apply lubricant GM P/N 12345501 (Canadian P/N 992704), or equivalent to the following components:
- The camshaft lobes
- The camshaft bearing journals
- The camshaft bearings
  NOTE: All camshaft journals are the same diameter, so care must be used in removing or installing the camshaft to avoid damage to the camshaft bearings.
Install three 8 - 1.25 x 100 mm bolts into the camshaft threaded bolt holes.
Using the bolts as a handle, carefully install the camshaft.
Remove the bolts from the front of the camshaft.

Fig 2: View Of Camshaft Retainer

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NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.

Install the camshaft retainer and bolts.
Tighten: Tighten the bolts to 12 N.m (106 lb in).
Install the timing chain and sprocket. Refer to Timing Chain and Sprockets Replacement .
Install the valve lifters. Refer to Valve Lifter Replacement .
Install the A/C condenser. Refer to Condenser Replacement in Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning.
Install the grille. Refer to Grille Replacement (Cadillac) or Grille Replacement (Avalanche) or Grille Replacement (Chevrolet) or Grille Replacement (GMC) in Exterior Trim.