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Installation Procedure

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  1. GM5521009Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
    NOTE:

    Laser Etched or ID flats- Correct Camshaft Location - Bank 2 (C)

    Intake Camshaft - Left Side (1) - Install

    1. Make sure the camshaft flats with laser etched markings are straight up in relation to the cylinder head and that the crankshaft is in the stage 1 position. The crankshaft key way will be at approximately the 11 o'clock position. Timing Chain Alignment Diagram
    2. Ensure the flat is facing upward when installed to help when installing timing chains.
  2. NOTE:

    Laser Etched or ID flats- Correct Camshaft Location - Bank 2 (D)

  3. Exhaust Camshaft - Left Side (2) - Install
    1. Make sure the camshaft flats with laser etched markings are straight up in relation to the cylinder head and that the crankshaft is in the stage 1 position. The crankshaft key way will be at approximately the 11 o'clock position. Timing Chain Alignment Diagram
    2. Ensure the flat is facing upward when installed to help when installing timing chains.
  4. GM5521010Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
    NOTE:

    When installing camshaft bearing cap, make sure number on the cap is in the proper order and arrow on cap facing toward front of engine.

    Camshaft Bearing Cap (1) - Install

  5. Camshaft Bearing Cap (2) - Install [2x]
  6. Camshaft Bearing Cap Bolt (3) - Install and hand tighten [12x]
  7. GM5521011Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Dowel Pin (1) - Install [2x]

  8. Fig 1: Camshaft Bearing Cap Left Side Tightening Sequence
    GM5518232Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
    CAUTION:

    Refer to Fastener Caution .

    Camshaft Bearing Cap Bolt (1) - Tighten in sequence

    1. First Pass: 6 N.m (53 lb in)
    2. Final Pass: 45 degrees
  9. Camshaft Carrier Bolt (2) - Tighten in sequence [4x]
    1. First Pass: 6 N.m (53 lb in)
    2. Final Pass: 45 degrees
  10. Camshaft Bearing Cap Bolt (3) - Tighten in sequence [12x]
    1. First Pass: 6 N.m (53 lb in)
    2. Final Pass: 60 degrees
    3. GM4169709Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

      Camshaft Position Actuator (1) - Install [2x] - Camshaft Position Actuator Replacement - Bank 2