Installation Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Buick Rendezvous. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Ensure that the marks on the camshaft position actuator and the timing chain (1-4) are aligned.
- DO NOT tighten the camshaft position actuator bolt at this time.
- Locate the camshafts to the cylinder head and assemble the camshaft actuators to the camshafts.
- Install the camshafts and the camshaft bearing caps. Refer to Camshaft Installation - Left .
- Remove the EN 46108 .
- Install and tighten the camshaft position actuators. Refer to Camshaft Position (CMP) Actuator Installation - Left Intake and Camshaft Position (CMP) Actuator Installation - Left Exhaust .
- Install the intake camshaft position actuator solenoid. Refer to Camshaft Position (CMP) Actuator Solenoid Replacement - Bank 2 (Left) Intake in Engine Controls - 3.6L (LY7).
- Install the camshaft sensors. Refer to Camshaft Position (CMP) Sensor Replacement - Bank 2 (Left) Exhaust and Camshaft Position (CMP) Sensor Replacement - Bank 2 (Left) Intake in Engine Controls - 3.6L (LY7).
- Install the crankshaft balancer. Refer to Crankshaft Balancer Installation .
- Install the camshaft cover. Refer to Camshaft Cover Replacement - Left .
- Install the upper intake manifold with the lower intake manifold. Refer to Intake Manifold Replacement - Lower .
IMPORTANT:
NOTE:
Refer to Torque Reaction Against Timing Drive Chain Notice
in Cautions and Notices.
IMPORTANT:
Use an open-end wrench at the camshaft hex to prevent camshaft/engine rotation.