Tools Required

• J 36660-A  Torque Angle Meter
• J 42038  Camshaft Holding Fixture
• J 43032  Crankshaft Socket

Important:  Ensure that the crankshaft is in the TDC position using the J 43032. 

1. Select the proper camshaft for the particular installation location. The left cylinder head camshafts (1, 2) are longer than those for the right cylinder head (3, 4). However, both sets of camshafts share the same placement of identification rings. The ring placement is defined as follows:
   1. 1.1. The identification ring for the intake camshafts (1,3) is located between the first and second sets of lobes.
   2. 1.2. The identification ring for the exhaust camshafts (2, 4) is located between the second and third sets of lobes.
   Fig 1: Locating Camshaft Identification Rings For Intake & Exhaust

   Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
2. Apply a liberal amount of lubricant GM P/N United States 12345501, GM P/N Canada 992704, or equivalent to the camshaft journals and the cylinder head camshaft carriers.
3. Place the intake (1) and exhaust (2) camshafts in position in the cylinder head.

   Important:  Ensure each valve rocker arm is properly aligned to the valve tip, the valve lifter and the camshaft lobe. Inspect the alignment prior to and after the camshaft caps are tightened to specifications.

4. Position the camshaft lobes in a neutral position with the front notch for the camshaft sprocket drive pins near the top of their rotation and the rear flats of the camshaft near the installation position of the J 42038. 
   Fig 2: Installing Camshaft

   Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
5. Observe the markings on the bearing caps. Each bearing cap is marked in order to identify its location. The markings have the following meanings:
   • The raised feature must always be oriented toward the outboard side of the engine.
   • The I indicates the intake camshaft.
   • The E indicates the exhaust camshaft.
   • The number indicates the journal position from the front of the engine.
6. Apply a liberal amount of lubricant GM P/N United States 12345501, GM P/N Canada 992704, or equivalent to the camshaft bearing caps.
   Fig 3: Identifying Bearing Cap Markings

   Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
7. Install the camshaft bearing thrust caps in the first journal of each camshaft. The thrust caps are wider than the others and have machined undercuts not present on the other caps. Ensure that the orientation marking is closest to the engine outboard side.
8. Install the remaining bearing caps with their orientation mark closest to the engine outboard side.
9. Hand start all the camshaft bearing cap bolts.
   CAUTION: Refer to in FASTENER NOTICE .
10. Tighten the camshaft bearing cap bolts.

    Tighten 

    1. 10.1. Tighten the camshaft bearing cap bolts to 8 N.m (71 in lbs).
    2. 10.2. Tighten the camshaft bearing cap bolts an additional 22 degrees using the J 36660-A 
    Fig 4: Installing Camshaft Bearing Caps

    Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

    Important:  Ensure each valve rocker arm is properly aligned to the valve tip, the valve lifter and the camshaft lobe. Inspect the alignment prior to and after the camshaft caps are tightened to specifications.

    Important:  There should be no need to rotate the camshaft more then 10 degrees.

11. Using the hex cast into the camshaft, rotate the camshaft so the rear camshaft flat is facing the cylinder head in order to install the J 42038. 
12. Install the J 42038  at the rear of the cylinder head.
    Fig 5: Tightening Camshaft Bearing Cap Bolts

    Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

    Important:  All camshafts must be locked in place before installation of the secondary timing chains.

13. Ensure that the J 42038  is fully seated and locked onto the camshafts.
    Fig 6: Identifying J 42038

    Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.