Camshaft Installation

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Coat the camshaft journals with clean engine oil.
Coat the camshaft lobes with prelube GM P/N United States 12345501, GM P/N Canada 992704 or the equivalent.
Install the camshaft using the following procedure:
1. 3.1. Install a large screwdriver into the camshaft bolt hole for support. Do not damage the threads.
2. 3.2. Rotate the camshaft while installing the camshaft into the camshaft bearings.
Fig 1: Installing Camshaft
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Install the camshaft thrust plate.
Install the camshaft thrust plate screws.
Tighten Tighten the camshaft thrust plate screws to 10N.m (89lb in).

Fig 2: Installing Camshaft Thrust Plate
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Install the camshaft position sensor.
Install the camshaft position sensor bolt.
Tighten Tighten the camshaft position sensor bolt to 10N.m (89 lb in).

Fig 3: Installing Camshaft Position Sensor
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