Camshaft Position Actuator Installation

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Fig 1: Camshaft Position Actuator Components

Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

Callout	Component Name
1	Exhaust Camshaft Position Actuator Procedure: Ensure that the oil seal near the front of the camshaft is rotated so that the split line on the oil seal is aligned with the notch, and both the notch and split line are at 11 O'clock when installed on the cylinder head. Install the actuator. Ensure the camshaft actuator pin aligns with the camshaft notch.
2	Exhaust Camshaft Position Actuator Bolt CAUTION: Refer to Fastener Caution . CAUTION: This vehicle is equipped with torque-to-yield or single use fasteners. Install a NEW torque-to-yield or single use fastener when installing this component. Failure to replace the torque-to-yield or single use fastener could cause damage to the vehicle or component. Tighten 30 N.m (22 lb ft) plus 100 Degrees.
3	Intake Camshaft Position Actuator Procedure: Ensure that the oil seal near the front of the camshaft is rotated so that the split line on the oil seal is aligned with the notch, and both the notch and split line are at 12 O'clock when installed on the cylinder head. Install the actuator. Ensure the camshaft actuator pin aligns with the camshaft notch.
4	Intake Camshaft Position Actuator Bolt CAUTION: This vehicle is equipped with torque-to-yield or single use fasteners. Install a NEW torque-to-yield or single use fastener when installing this component. Failure to replace the torque-to-yield or single use fastener could cause damage to the vehicle or component. Tighten 30 N.m (22 lb ft) plus 100 Degrees.