Installation Procedure

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.

Lubricate the valve tips.

Fig 1: Lubricating Valve Tips
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Install the hydraulic element lash adjusters.

Fig 2: Installing Hydraulic Element Lash Adjusters
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Install the camshaft roller followers.

Fig 3: Installing Camshaft Roller Followers
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Ensure that the alignment notches are aligned with the camshaft sprocket.

Fig 4: Aligning Camshaft Sprocket
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Install the exhaust camshaft.

Fig 5: Installing Exhaust Camshaft

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Install the camshaft bearing caps.
Tighten the camshaft bearing cap bolts in increments of 3 turns until they are seated.
Tighten

Tighten the camshaft bearing cap bolts to 10 N.m (89 lb in).
Install camshaft sprockets onto the camshafts.
Hand tighten NEW camshaft sprocket bolts.
Remove the J 43655.
Tighten the camshaft sprocket bolts.
Tighten

Tighten the bolts to 85 N.m (63 lb ft) plus 30 degrees.

Fig 6: Tightening Camshaft Sprocket Bolts
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Install the upper timing chain guide.
Tighten

Tighten the upper timing chain guide to 10 N.m (89 lb in).

Fig 7: Installing Upper Timing Chain Guide
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Install the camshaft cover. Refer to Camshaft Cover Replacement .