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Installation Procedure

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  1. Install the primary camshaft drive chain lower guide in the following order:
    1. 1.1. Position the guide upward through the front cover area.
    2. 1.2. Rotate the guide counter-clockwise around the drive chain.
    CAUTION: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE in Cautions and Notices.
  2. Install the primary camshaft drive chain lower guide bolts.

    Tighten 

    Tighten the primary camshaft drive chain guide bolts to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).

    Fig 1: Installing Primary Camshaft Drive Chain Lower Guide
    G01816825Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

    Important:  Ensure that the chain guide access plug has an O-ring installed.

  3. Install the chain guide access plug (4).

    Tighten 

    Tighten the chain guide access plug to 5 N.m (44 lb in).

  4. Rotate the crankshaft clockwise only enough to transfer the chain slack to the primary drive chain tensioner side.
  5. Transfer the chain slack from the primary camshaft drive chain lower guide area to the primary camshaft drive chain tensioner area by moving the chain links clockwise around the crankshaft sprocket.
  6. Install the primary camshaft drive chain tensioner. Refer to Primary Camshaft Drive Chain Tensioner Replacement .
    Fig 2: Installing Chain Guide Access Plugs
    G01816826Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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