Installation Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Pontiac Vibe. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Install the exhaust camshaft onto the cylinder head with the number 1 cam lobes facing as shown.
Important: Each bearing cap has a number and a directional arrow marked on the bearing cap.
Install the camshaft bearing caps in their proper locations and direction.

Fig 1: Identifying Directional Arrow Marked On Bearing Cap
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NOTE: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE .
Install the camshaft bearing cap bolts.
Tighten
- Tighten the camshaft bearing cap bolts in the sequence shown to 13 N.m (10 lb ft).
- Tighten the front bearing cap bolts to 23 N.m (17 lb ft).
  
  Fig 2: Identifying Camshaft Bearing Cap Bolts Tightening Sequence
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Install the exhaust camshaft sprocket to the camshaft.

Fig 3: Installing Exhaust Camshaft Sprocket To Camshaft
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Install the camshaft sprocket bolt in order to secure the cam sprocket.

Fig 4: Installing Camshaft Sprocket Bolt
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Tighten

Tighten the camshaft sprocket bolt to 55 N.m (40 lb ft).
Install the timing chain onto the engine. Refer to TIMING CHAIN AND SPROCKETS REPLACEMENT .
Check and adjust valve clearance. Refer to VALVE LASH ADJUSTMENT .