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Camshaft Installation

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  1. Coat the camshaft with prelube GM P/N 12345501 (Canadian P/N 992704) or the equivalent.
  2. Install the camshaft.
  3. Install the camshaft thrust plate.
    NOTE: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE in Cautions and Notices.
  4. Install the camshaft thrust plate bolts.

    Tighten 

    Tighten the bolts to 15 N.m (11 lb ft).

    Fig 1: Installing Camshaft Thrust Plate
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