Camshaft Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 GMC Sonoma and 2002 Chevrolet S10 Pickup. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Important: If you install a new camshaft, replace all of the valve lifters.

Install the camshaft.
Coat the camshaft lobes, journals, and oil pump drive gear with engine assembly prelube GM P/N United States 1052367, GM P/N Canada 992869, or equivalent.
Handle the camshaft carefully in order to prevent damage to the camshaft bearings.

Fig 1: Camshaft
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NOTE: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE .
Install the thrust plate bolts.
Tighten

Tighten the thrust plate bolts to 12 N.m (106 lb in).
Install the camshaft position sensor.
Tighten

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

Fig 2: Thrust Plate & Bolts
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