Installation Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2010 Chevrolet Cobalt. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Install the hydraulic element lash adjusters into their bores in the cylinder head. Install the camshaft caps and hand start the camshaft cap bolts.
- Install the camshaft caps.
- Tighten the camshaft cap bolts in increments of 3 turns until they are seated. Tighten the camshaft caps to 10 N.m (89 lb in).
- It is critical during installation to ensure the bearing rear cap and cylinder head alignment is correct and the mating surfaces are flush.
- Ensure that all sealing material has been removed from the components, and the sealing surfaces are clean and free of contamination prior to applying the sealer.
- Install and align the rear cap within 20 minutes of applying the sealer.
- Apply the sealer to all locations centrally locating the bead on the rail.
- Apply a 3.5 mm bead of sealer to the cylinder head at the number 6 intake camshaft rear cap mating surface. Refer to Adhesives, Fluids, Lubricants, and Sealers for the recommended sealant.
- Install the number 6 intake camshaft rear cap.
- Tighten the cap bolts evenly to 5 N.m (44 lb in).
- Tighten the cap bolts evenly a final pass to 10 N.m (89 lb in).
- It is critical during installation to ensure the bearing rear cap and cylinder head alignment is correct and the mating surfaces are flush.
- Ensure that all sealing material has been removed from the components, and the sealing surfaces are clean and free of contamination prior to applying the sealer.
- Install and align the rear cap within 20 minutes of applying the sealer.
- Apply the sealer to all locations centrally locating the bead on the rail.
- Run bead to 5.0 mm, dimension a, as shown.
- Where the cap ends on the perimeter rail, extend bead approximately 4.0 mm beyond edge of cap.
- Run bead, dimension c, 32 mm from the edge of the cylinder head as shown.
- Run beads, dimension b, 20 mm from edge of cylinder head as shown.
- Apply a 2.5 mm bead of sealer to the cylinder head at the number 6 intake camshaft rear cap mating surface. Refer to Adhesives, Fluids, Lubricants, and Sealers .
- Install the number 6 intake camshaft rear cap.
- Tighten the cap bolts evenly to 5 N.m (44 lb in).
- Tighten the cap bolts evenly to 10 N.m (89 lb in).
- Back the cap bolts out 120 degrees.
- Tighten the cap bolts evenly a final pass to 10 N.m (89 lb in).
- Remove all excess sealing material from the fuel pump roller lifter orifice (1), and ensure the orifice is free of debris.
- Remove all excess sealing material from the sealing surfaces.
- Install the rear cylinder head opening plate and bolts and tighten to 10 N.m (89 lb in).
- Install the camshaft position intake actuator. Refer to Camshaft Position Intake Actuator Replacement .
CAUTION:
Refer to Fastener Caution
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NOTE:
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