Installation Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 Chevrolet Cobalt. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Fig 1: Lubricating Valve Tips

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Lubricate the valve tips.

Fig 2: View Of Hydraulic Element Lash Adjusters

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Install the hydraulic lash adjusters.

Fig 3: View Of Camshaft Roller Followers

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Install the camshaft roller followers.

Fig 4: View Of Camshaft Alignment Notches

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Ensure that the alignment notches are aligned with the camshaft sprocket.

Fig 5: View Of Camshaft Bearing Caps

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Install the camshaft.
Install the caps.

NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice .

Tighten the camshaft bearing cap bolts in increments of 3 turns until they are seated.
Tighten: Tighten the camshaft bearing cap bolts to 10 N.m (89 lb in).

Fig 6: Applying Camshaft Bearing Cap Sealer To Rear Cap

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Apply a 3.5 mm (0.138 in) bead of sealant to the rear cap. Refer to Sealers, Adhesives, and Lubricants for the correct part number.
Install the rear intake camshaft bearing cap bolts.
Tighten: Tighten the bolts to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).
Install camshaft sprockets onto the camshafts.
Hand tighten NEW camshaft sprocket bolts.
Remove the J 43655 . See Special Tools .

Fig 7: Holding Camshaft Stationary With Wrench On Hex Casting On Camshaft

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Tighten the camshaft sprocket bolts.
Tighten: Tighten the bolts to 85 N.m (63 lb ft) plus 30 degrees.

Fig 8: View Of Upper Timing Chain Guide

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Install the upper timing chain guide.
Tighten: Tighten the upper timing chain guide to 10 N.m (89 lb in).
Install the camshaft cover. Refer to Camshaft Cover Replacement .