Camshaft Cover Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Pontiac Sunfire and 2003 Chevrolet Cavalier. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Assemble the camshaft cover and gasket. Ensure that the gasket is located in the retaining groove in the camshaft cover.
Install the cover on the cylinder head and hand start the bolts.
Tighten

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

Fig 1: Installing Camshaft Cover & Gasket
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Install the front lift bracket.
Tighten

Tighten the front lift bracket bolt to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).

Fig 2: Installing Front Lift Bracket
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Install the rear lift bracket.
Tighten

Tighten the rear lift bracket bolts to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).

Fig 3: Installing Rear Lift Bracket
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Install the ground strap.
Tighten

Tighten the camshaft cover ground strap bolts to 10 N.m (89 lb in).

Fig 4: Installing Camshaft Cover Ground Strap
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Install the spark plugs.
Tighten

Tighten the spark plugs to 20 N.m (15 lb ft).

Fig 5: Installing Spark Plugs
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Install the ignition coil and module assembly to the cam cover.
Tighten

Tighten the ignition coil and module assembly bolts to 10 N.m (89 lb in).

Fig 6: Installing Ignition Coil & Module Assembly
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Install the power steering pump.
Tighten

Tighten the power steering pump bolts to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).

Fig 7: Installing Power Steering Pump
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