Installation Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Chevrolet Monte Carlo and 2003 Chevrolet Impala. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- If removed install the camshaft thrust plate.
- Install the camshaft thrust plate bolts.
Tighten: Tighten the bolts to 10 N.m (89 lb in).
- Install the crankshaft sprocket.
- Apply Engine Oil Supplement (EOS) GM P/N 1052367 (Canadian P/N 992869) or equivalent to the sprocket thrust surface.
- Install the timing chain dampener.
- Install the timing chain dampener bolts.
Tighten: Tighten the bolts to 21 N.m (15 lb ft).
- Install the timing chain onto the camshaft gear.
- Hold the camshaft sprocket with the chain hanging down, and install the chain to the crankshaft gear.
- Align the crankshaft timing mark (2) to the timing mark on the bottom of the timing chain dampener (1).
- Align the timing mark on the camshaft gear, center line of the locator hole (4), with the timing mark on the top of the chain dampener (3).
- Align the dowel in the camshaft with the dowel hole in the camshaft sprocket (1).
- Install the camshaft sprocket bolt.
Tighten: Tighten the bolt to 140 N.m (103 lb ft).
- Coat the crankshaft and camshaft sprocket with engine oil.
- Install the engine front cover. Refer to Engine Front Cover Replacement .
NOTE:
Refer to Fastener Notice
in Cautions and Notices.
IMPORTANT:
Draw the camshaft sprocket onto the camshaft using the mounting bolt.