Camshaft Cover Installation

Fig 1: Identifying Camshaft Cover Components And Bolts With Tightening Sequence (L5Q)

Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

Callout	Component Name
1	Camshaft Cover Gasket NOTE: Use a NEW gasket. Procedure Assemble the camshaft cover and a NEW gasket. Ensure that the gasket is located in the retaining groove in the camshaft cover.
2	Camshaft Cover Procedure Ensure proper use of room temperature vulcanizing (RTV) sealant. Use of Room Temperature Vulcanizing (RTV) and Anaerobic Sealant Apply approximately a 5 mm (0.2 in) thick bead of camshaft cover sealant on both sides between the cylinder head and the engine front cover. Refer to Adhesives, Fluids, Lubricants, and Sealers (Europe L5Q)Adhesives, Fluids, Lubricants, and Sealers (North America L5Q) .
3	Camshaft Cover Bolt [13x] Procedure Tighten the engine front cover bolts and stud in sequence.
4	Camshaft Cover Stud [2x] CAUTION: Refer to Fastener Caution . Procedure Tighten the engine front cover bolts and stud in sequence. Tighten in sequence a first pass to 10 N.m (89 lb in) Tighten in sequence a final pass to final torque specification. Tighten 15 N.m (11 lb ft)
5	Oil Level Indicator