Installation Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 Saturn Vue. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Fig 1: View Of Hydraulic Element Lash Adjusters

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Install the hydraulic element lash adjusters into their bores in the cylinder head.
Lubricate the hydraulic lash adjusters with GM PN 12345501 (Canadian PN 992704) or equivalent.

Fig 2: Lubricating Valve Tips

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Lubricate the valve tips with GM PN 12345501 (Canadian PN 992704) or equivalent.

Fig 3: Identifying Exhaust Camshaft Roller Followers

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IMPORTANT: Used roller followers MUST be returned to the original position on the camshaft. If the camshaft is being replaced, the roller followers actuated by the camshaft must also be replaced.

Position the roller followers on the tip of the valve stem and on the lash adjuster. Apply lubricate GM PN 12345501 (Canadian PN 992704) or equivalent.

Fig 4: Identifying Intake/Exhaust Camshaft

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Install the exhaust camshaft (3). Lubricate with GM PN 12345501 (Canadian PN 992704) or equivalent.

Fig 5: View Of Camshaft Bearing Caps

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Install the camshaft bearing caps. Hand tighten the cap bolts.

NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice .

Tighten the bearing cap bolts in increments of 3 turns until they are seated.
Tighten: Tighten the bolts to 10 N.m (89 lb in).
Install the exhaust camshaft position actuator. Refer to Camshaft Position Exhaust Actuator Replacement .