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Installation Procedure

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    NOTE:

    Before installing the camshaft, check the components of the timing chain system for damage and wear.

  1. Check the components of the timing chain system for damage and wear:
    • Timing chain guides with plastic attachment
    • Timing chain tensioner and timing chain tensioner shoe with plastic attachment
    • Timing chain and all timing chain sprockets
    • Oil pump sprocket
    • Oil pump drive chain tensioner
    2. Fig 1: Transport Lock
    GM3252365Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  2. When installing a NEW exhaust camshaft do not remove the transport lock (1) before the exhaust camshaft and intake camshaft are installed.
    3. Fig 2: Marking Camshaft Sprockets With Paint Marks By Transmitting Front Marks
    GM3252333Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
    NOTE:

    If new camshafts are used, transfer the front marks (1) to the back.

  3. Mark the exhaust camshaft sprocket and intake camshaft sprocket with paint marks (2), by transferring the front marks (1).
    4. Fig 3: Exhaust Camshaft With Bore Of Camshaft Sprocket Upwards
    GM3252364Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  4. Coat all bearing surfaces with engine oil.
  5. Install the exhaust camshaft (1). Ensure the bore (2) of the camshaft sprocket is positioned upwards.
    6. Fig 4: Exhaust Camshaft Bearing Caps And Bolts
    GM3252353Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
    NOTE:

    Note the arrows marks on the camshaft bearing caps, which show on the outside of the cylinder head.

  6. Install the exhaust camshaft bearing caps (2) in the order as they were removed.
  7. Install the exhaust camshaft bearing cap bolts (1).
    8. Fig 5: Exhaust Camshaft Bearing Cap Bolt Tightening Sequence
    GM3252349Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
    CAUTION:

    Refer to Fastener Caution .

  8. Tighten the 8 exhaust camshaft bearing cap bolts in the sequence shown to 10 N.m (89 lb in).
    9. Fig 6: Intake Camshaft With Camshaft Sprocket Marks Aligned
    GM3252366Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  9. Coat all bearing surfaces with engine oil.
    10. NOTE:

    Ensure the marks (2) of the camshaft sprocket are aligned.

  10. Install the intake camshaft (1).
    11. Fig 7: Marking Exhaust Camshaft Sprocket And Intake Camshaft Sprocket With Paint Marks
    GM3252332Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  11. Check the marks (1) on the camshaft sprockets to ensure they are aligned.
    12. Fig 8: Intake Camshaft Bearing Caps And Bolts
    GM3252351Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
    NOTE:

    Note the arrow marks on the camshaft bearing caps, which show the outside of the cylinder head.

  12. Install the 4 intake camshaft bearing caps (2) in the order as they were removed.
  13. Install the 8 intake camshaft bearing cap bolts (1).
    14. Fig 9: Intake Camshaft Bearing Cap Bolt Tightening Sequence
    GM3252350Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  14. Tighten the 8 intake camshaft bearing cap bolts in the sequence shown to 10 N.m (89 lb in).
    15. Fig 10: Split Intake Camshaft Sprocket Fixing Tool
    GM3252359Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  15. Remove the EN-50509  fixing tool (1) or the transport lock from the exhaust camshaft sprocket (2).
    16. Fig 11: Camshaft Bearing Rear Cap And Bolts
    GM3252344Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  16. Coat all bearing surfaces with engine oil.
  17. Install the camshaft bearing rear cap (2).
  18. Install the 4 camshaft bearing rear cap bolts (1).
    19. Fig 12: Camshaft Rear Cap Bolt Tightening Sequence
    GM3252355Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  19. Tighten the 4 camshaft rear cap bolts in the sequence shown to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).
    20. Fig 13: Camshaft Fixing Tool
    GM3252356Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  20. Install the EN-51143  fixing tool (1), by carefully turning the hexagon of the camshaft.
    21. Fig 14: Camshaft Sprocket Over Pin Of Timing Chain Camshaft Sprocket Fixing Tool
    GM3252340Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  21. Slide the camshaft sprocket (1) over the pin (2) of the EN-51188  fixing tool in arrow direction.
    22. Fig 15: Camshaft Sprocket And Bolts
    GM3252338Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
    NOTE:

    Cover the timing case with a lint-free cloth.

  22. Check that the camshaft sprocket (1) on the camshaft is properly installed.
  23. Install the camshaft sprocket bolts (2), counterhold with a wrench at the camshaft hexagon, and tighten to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).
    24. Fig 16: Timing Chain Camshaft Sprocket Fixing Tool
    GM3252337Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  24. Remove the 2 bolts (3).
  25. Remove the EN-51188  fixing tool (2).
    26. Fig 17: Camshaft Sprocket And Bolt
    GM3252360Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
    NOTE:

    Cover the timing case with a lint-free cloth.

  26. Install the camshaft sprocket bolt (2) to the camshaft sprocket (1), counterhold with a wrench at the camshaft hexagon, and tighten to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).
    27. Fig 18: Camshaft Fixing Tool
    GM3252356Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  27. Remove the EN-51143  fixing tool (1).
  28. Raise the vehicle.
    29. Fig 19: Crankshaft Fixing Tool
    GM3252326Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  29. Remove the 2 bolts (3).
  30. Remove the EN-51140  fixing tool (2).
    31. Fig 20: Crankshaft Pulley Bolts
    GM3252318Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  31. Install the 4 crankshaft pulley bolts (1).

    Rotate the crankshaft 360 degrees in direction of arrow. Use a pry bar at the 4 crankshaft pulley bolts (1).

  32. Lower the vehicle.
    33. Fig 21: Camshaft Sprocket And Bolt
    GM3252319Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
    NOTE:

    Cover the timing case with a lint-free cloth.

  33. Install the camshaft sprocket bolt (2), counterhold with a wrench at the camshaft hexagon, and tighten to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).
  34. Raise the vehicle.
    35. Fig 22: Crankshaft Pulley Bolts
    GM3252318Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  35. Rotate the crankshaft 360 degrees in direction of arrow. Use a pry bar.
  36. Remove the 4 crankshaft pulley bolts (1).
    37. Fig 23: Crankshaft Fixing Tool
    GM3252326Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  37. Install the EN-51140  fixing tool (2).
  38. Install the fixing pin into the engine block bore (1) and tighten the 2 bolts (3).
  39. Lower the vehicle.
    40. Fig 24: Camshaft Fixing Tool
    GM3252356Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
    NOTE:

    If the EN-51143  fixing tool does not fit, adjust timing.

  40. Install the EN-51143  fixing tool (1), by carefully turning the hexagon of the camshaft.
  41. Remove the EN-51143  fixing tool.
  42. Raise the vehicle.
    43. Fig 25: Crankshaft Fixing Tool
    GM3252326Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  43. Remove the 2 bolts (3).
  44. Remove the EN-51140  fixing tool (2).
  45. Install Crankshaft Pulley. Refer to Crankshaft Pulley Replacement 
  46. Install Camshaft Housing. Refer to Camshaft Housing Replacement 
  47. Install Throttle Body Assembly. Refer to Throttle Body Assembly Replacement
  48. Connect the battery negative cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection (KL9)
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