Installation Procedure

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Fig 1: View Of Bolts In Camshaft Front Bolt Holes

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Apply lubricant GM P/N 12345501 (Canadian P/N 992704), or equivalent to the following components:
- The camshaft lobes
- The camshaft bearing journals
- The camshaft bearings
  NOTE: All camshaft journals are the same diameter, so care must be used in removing or installing the camshaft to avoid damage to the camshaft bearings.
Install three 8 - 1.25 x 100 mm bolts into the camshaft threaded bolt holes.
Using the bolts as a handle, carefully install the camshaft.
Remove the bolts from the front of the camshaft.

Fig 2: View Of Camshaft Retainer

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NOTE: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE in Cautions and Notices.

Install the camshaft retainer and bolts.
Tighten: Tighten the bolts to 12 N.m (106 lb in).
Install the timing chain and sprocket. Refer to Timing Chain and Sprockets Replacement .
Install the valve lifters. Refer to Valve Lifter Replacement .
Install the A/C condenser. Refer to Condenser Replacement in Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning.
Install the grille. Refer to Grille Replacement (GMC) or Grille Replacement (Chevrolet) in Exterior Trim.