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Camshaft Installation

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    Fig 1: Camshaft
    G01829048Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. Coat the camshaft journals with clean engine oil.
  2. Coat the camshaft lobes with prelube GM P/N United States 12345501, GM P/N Canada 992704 or the equivalent.
  3. Install the camshaft using the following procedure:
    1. Install a large screwdriver into the camshaft bolt hole for support. Do not damage the threads.
    2. Rotate the camshaft while installing the camshaft into the camshaft bearings.
  4. Fig 2: Camshaft Thrust Plate
    G01829049Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Install the camshaft thrust plate.
    NOTE: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE .
  6. Install the camshaft thrust plate screws.

    Tighten 

    Tighten the camshaft thrust plate screws to 10 N.m (89 lb in).

  7. Fig 3: Camshaft Position Sensor
    G01829050Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  8. Install the camshaft position sensor.
  9. Install the camshaft position sensor bolt.

    Tighten 

    Tighten the camshaft position sensor bolt to 10 N.m (89 lb in).