Camshaft Cover Installation - Right Side - Off Vehicle

Tools Required 

EN 46328  Camshaft Holding Tool. See Special Tools .

Fig 1: View Of EN 46328 & Right Cylinder Head Camshafts
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1. Remove the EN 46328  from the right camshafts. See Special Tools .
Fig 2: Applying 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: View Of Right Camshaft Cover & Bolts
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IMPORTANT: 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.
NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice .
4. Install the right camshaft cover bolts.

   Tighten:  Tighten the right camshaft cover bolts to 10 N.m (89 lb in).

Fig 4: View Of Ground Strap, Right Camshaft Cover & Bolt
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5. Install the bolts connecting the right camshaft cover ground strap to the right cylinder head and the right camshaft cover.

   Tighten: 

   • 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).