Camshaft - Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Pontiac Sunfire and 2002 Chevrolet Cavalier. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Important: If you install a new camshaft, replace all of the valve lifters.

Install the camshaft.
Coat the camshaft lobes, journals, and oil pump drive gear with engine assembly prelube GM P/N United States 1052367, GM P/N Canada 992869, or equivalent.
Handle the camshaft carefully in order to prevent damage to the camshaft bearings.

Fig 1: Installing Camshaft
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Install the thrust plate bolts. Tighten the thrust plate bolts to 12 N.m (106 in lbs).

Fig 2: Installing Thrust Plate

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Install the camshaft position sensor. Tighten camshaft position sensor bolt to 10 N.m (89 in lbs).