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Tools Required

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  1. Remove the J 44212  from the left cylinder head camshafts.
    Fig 1: Removing J44212
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  2. Ensure new camshaft cover seals are installed.
  3. Place the camshaft cover in position on the cylinder head.
    Fig 2: Installing Camshaft Cover
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  4. Insert the intake camshaft end through the hole in the end of the camshaft cover.
    Fig 3: Inserting Intake Camshaft End
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  5. Using your fingers, guide the camshaft cover up over the edge of the cylinder head. Be careful not to damage the exposed section of the camshaft cover seal on the edge of the cylinder head.
    Fig 4: Guiding Camshaft Cover Over Edge OF Cylinder Head
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  6. Work the camshaft cover into position by pivoting the cover down and to the left allowing the cover to clear the camshaft drive chain and then aligning the bolt holes.
    CAUTION: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE in Cautions and Notices.
  7. Install the camshaft cover bolts.

    Tighten 

    Tighten the camshaft cover bolts to 10 N.m (89 in lbs).

    Fig 5: Working Camshaft Cover Into Proper Position
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  8. Install a new camshaft seal as follows:
    1. 8.1. Lubricate the lips of the camshaft seal with engine oil.
    2. 8.2. Push the camshaft seal into position around the intake camshaft using the protective sleeve supplied with the seal.
    Fig 6: Installing Camshaft Seal
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  9. Coat the seal screws with sealant, GM P/N US 1052080, Canada 10953480, or equivalent.
  10. Install the screws.

    Tighten 

    Tighten the camshaft cover seal screws to 3 N.m (27 in lbs).

    Fig 7: Installing Camshaft Cover Seals
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  11. Place the water pump drive pulley in position on the intake camshaft.
    Fig 8: Installing Water Pump Drive Pulley
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  12. Install the water pump pulley on the intake camshaft using the J 38823.  During installation, the tool will bottom out on the camshaft at the proper depth.
    Fig 9: Identifying J 38823
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  13. Install the camshaft end cap in the camshaft.

    Tighten 

    Tighten the camshaft end cap to 2 N.m (18 in lbs).

    Fig 10: Installing Camshaft End Cap
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