Removal & Installation: Camshaft: Installation
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Coat camshaft lobes and bearing journals with High Viscosity Oil with Zinc (12345501) or equivalent. Ensure bearing oil holes align with oil holes in block. On engines where oil holes are difficult to see, use a piece of 3/32" rod to check alignment. Install outer camshaft bearing first. Install camshaft. To complete installation, reverse removal procedure. Fill and bleed cooling system. Replace oil and filter, and add High Viscosity Oil with Zinc (12345501) or equivalent.