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Installation Procedure

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  1. GM2968114

    Install the exhaust camshaft position actuator adjuster (2).

  2. Mind the camshaft pin (1), the exhaust camshaft position actuator adjuster does fit in only one position.
  3. Install the exhaust camshaft position actuator adjuster bolt (3) and tighten a first pass to 65 N.m (48 lb ft).
  4. Tighten the exhaust camshaft position actuator adjuster bolt a final pass to an additional 120 - 135 degrees, using the EN-45059  meter.
  5. GM2968115

    Install the intake camshaft position actuator adjuster (1).

  6. Mind the camshaft pin (2), the intake camshaft position actuator adjuster does fit in only one position.
  7. Install the intake camshaft position actuator adjuster bolt (3) and tighten a first pass to 65 N.m (48 lb ft).
  8. Tighten the intake camshaft position actuator adjuster bolt a final pass to an additional 120 - 135 degrees, using the EN-45059  meter.
  9. GM3216240

    Install the camshaft timing chain to the camshaft position actuator adjuster.

  10. Ensure that the self-made colored links (1, 2) match to the marks on the camshaft position adjuster actuators.
  11. GM2968109

    Timing Chain Tensioner(1) - Install

  12. Timing Chain Tensioner Bolt(2) - Install and tighten 10 N.m (89 lb in)[2x]
  13. GM2968108

    Push the timing chain guide - left side (2) in the direction of the arrow.

  14. Remove the fixing tool (3) from the tensioner (1).
  15. GM2968105

    Loosen the EN-51148  holding tool bolts (2, 3, 4).

  16. Remove the EN-51148  holding tool (1).
  17. GM2969141

    Upper Timing Chain Guide(1) - Install

  18. Upper Timing Chain Guide Bolt(2) - Install and tighten 7 N.m (62 lb in)[2x]
  19. Check the position of the crankshaft, camshaft and camshaft position actuator adjuster.
    1. Turn the crankshaft 720 degrees in the direction of engine rotation by the crankshaft balancer absorber bolt.
    2. GM3213250

      Adjust the engine to cylinder 1 top death center (TDC) of combustion stroke. Set crankshaft in direction of engine rotation until the markings (2) and (3) line up. Rotate at the crankshaft balancer absorber bolt (1).

    3. GM2968105

      Install the EN-51148  holding tool (1) to camshafts and to the cylinder head.

      1. Tighten the bolt (3) in the middle.
      2. Tighten the 2 outer bolts (2, 4).
    4. If EN-51148  holding tool can be installed, the engine timing is properly adjusted.
    5. Remove the middle bolt (3) and the 2 outer bolts (2, 4) and remove the EN-51148  holding tool (1).
  20. Engine Front Cover Replacement - Upper  - Install
  21. GM2191341

    Install the engine mount (5).

  22. Install 3 NEW engine mount to engine mount bracket bolts (3) and 3 washers (4).
  23. Install the 2 engine mount to body bolts (2) and the engine mount nut (1).
  24. Tighten the 2 engine mount to body bolts (2) and the engine mount nut (1) to 62 N.m (46 lb ft).
  25. Tighten the 3 NEW engine mount to engine mount bracket bolts (3) a first pass to 50 N.m (37 lb ft).
  26. Tighten the 3 NEW engine mount to engine mount bracket bolts a final pass to 60 - 75 degrees, using the EN-45059  meter.
  27. GM3213232

    Remove the engine lifter (1) from the right engine lift bracket.

  28. Camshaft Cover Replacement  - Install
  29. Air Cleaner Assembly Replacement - Install