Intake Camshaft, Follower, and Adjuster Install

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Install the hydraulic element lash adjusters into their bores in the cylinder head.

Fig 1: View Of Hydraulic Element Lash Adjusters

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Lubricate the hydraulic lash adjusters with GM P/N 1234550 (Canadian P/N 992704) or equivalent.
Lubricate the valve tips.

Fig 2: Lubricating Valve Tips
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IMPORTANT: Used roller followers must be returned to the original position on the camshaft. If the camshaft is being replaced, the roller followers actuated by the camshaft must also be replaced.
Position the roller followers on the tip of the valve stem and on the lash adjustor. Lubricate roller followers with GM P/N 12345501 (Canadian P/N 992704) or equivalent.

Fig 3: View Of Camshaft Roller Followers
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Set the intake camshaft on top of the roller followers in the camshaft bearing journals. Lubricate with GM P/N 12345501 (Canadian P/N 992704) or equivalent.
Install the camshaft bearing caps and hand start the camshaft cap bolts.

Fig 4: View Of Camshaft Bearing Caps
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The timing chain sprocket alignment notch should be oriented to the 11 o'clock position.

Fig 5: View Of Camshaft Alignment Notches
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NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.
Tighten the camshaft bearing cap bolts in increments of 3 turns until they are seated.
Tighten: Tighten the camshaft bearing caps to 10 N.m (89 lb in).
Apply anaerobic sealer, 3.5 mm (0.138 in) bead, GM P/N 1052942 (Canadian P/N 10953466) or equivalent to rear intake camshaft bearing cap.

Fig 6: Applying Camshaft Bearing Cap Sealer To Rear Cap
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Install the rear intake camshaft bearing cap bolts.
Tighten: Tighten the bolts to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).