Installation Procedure

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Coat the camshaft rear bearing hole plug with sealer. Use sealer GM P/N 12345493 or equivalent.
Use an impact wrench socket and a hammer in order to install the camshaft rear bearing hole plug.

Fig 1: Installing Camshaft Rear Bearing Hole Plug
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Ensure that the camshaft rear bearing plug is installed to specifications.
Install the engine flywheel. Refer to ENGINE FLYWHEEL REPLACEMENT .

Fig 2: Identifying Camshaft Rear Bearing Plug Installation Specification
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