Camshaft Bearing Installation
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Tools Required
J 33049 Camshaft Bearing Service Set
- Measure the engine block camshaft bearing bores (1-5) to identify the correct OD size bearing for each position. Refer to Engine Mechanical Specifications (LR4 VIN V) or Engine Mechanical Specifications (LM7 VIN T) or Engine Mechanical Specifications (L59 VIN Z) or Engine Mechanical Specifications (LQ4 VIN U) or Engine Mechanical Specifications (LQ9 VIN N) .
- Select the expanding driver (4-8) and washer (2 or 3) from the J 33049 . Refer to Camshaft Bearing Removal .
- Assemble the tool.
- Insert the tool through the front of the engine block and into the bearing.
- Tighten the expander assembly nut until snug.
- Push the guide cone into the front camshaft bearing to align the tool.
- Drive the bearing into the block bore.
- Repeat the above procedures to install the remaining bearings.
IMPORTANT:
The engine block camshaft bearing bores are machined for 3 different outside diameter (OD) size bearings. Positions 1 and 5 are the largest diameter bores. Position 3 is the smallest diameter bore. Positions 2 and 4 are the intermediate size bores. The inside diameter (ID) for all camshaft bearings is the same size.