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Installation Procedure

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    Fig 1: Locating Left Secondary Camshaft Drive Chain Timing Marks
    GM1306391Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    NOTE:
    • 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.
  1. Locate the camshafts to the cylinder head and assemble the camshaft actuators to the camshafts.
  2. Install the camshafts and the camshaft bearing caps. Refer to Camshaft Installation - Left Side (LY7) or Camshaft Installation - Left Side (LCS) .
  3. Remove the EN 46108  . See Special Tools .
  4. Fig 2: Preventing Camshaft/Engine Rotation Using Open-End Wrench
    GM1340931Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    NOTE: Use an open-end wrench at the camshaft hex to prevent camshaft/engine rotation.
  5. Install and tighten the camshaft position actuators. Refer to Camshaft Position Actuator Installation - Left Side Intake and Camshaft Position Actuator Installation - Left Side Exhaust .
  6. Install the intake camshaft position actuator solenoid. Refer to Camshaft Position Actuator Solenoid Valve Solenoid Replacement - Bank 2 (Left Side) Intake .
  7. Install the camshaft sensors. Refer to Camshaft Position Sensor Replacement - Bank 2 (Left Side) Exhaust and Camshaft Position Sensor Replacement - Bank 2 (Left Side) Intake .
  8. Install the crankshaft balancer. Refer to Crankshaft Balancer Replacement .
  9. Install the camshaft cover. Refer to Camshaft Cover Replacement - Left Side .
  10. Install the lower intake manifold. Refer to Lower Intake Manifold Replacement .