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Camshaft Installation

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  1. Coat the camshaft journals with clean engine oil.
  2. Coat the camshaft lobes with prelube GM P/N 12345501, (Canadian P/N 992704) or the equivalent.
  3. 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.
    4. Fig 1: Installing Camshaft
    G01811230Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Install the camshaft thrust plate.
    CAUTION: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE in Cautions and Notices.
  5. Install the camshaft thrust plate screws.

    Tighten 

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

    6. Fig 2: Installing Camshaft Thrust Plate
    G01811231Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Install the camshaft position sensor.
  7. Install the camshaft position sensor bolt.

    Tighten 

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

    8. Fig 3: Installing Camshaft Position Sensor
    G01811232Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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