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Camshaft Position Actuator Installation - Right Side Exhaust

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    Fig 1: Camshaft Position Actuator Markings
    GM1852281Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  1. Ensure the proper camshaft position actuator is installed. Observe the body of the camshaft position actuator for the "EX" marking (1). The marking is for an exhaust camshaft position actuator.
  2. Ensure the proper timing mark is used. Observe the outer ring of the camshaft position actuator for the triangle marking (2). The marking is for alignment to the highlighted timing chain link on the right side of the engine.
  3. Use an open wrench on the hex cast into the camshaft in order to prevent camshaft rotation when tightening the camshaft position actuator bolt.
  4. Fig 2: Applying Lubricant To Back Of Camshaft Position Actuator And Front Of Camshaft Bearing Cap
    GM2491678Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  5. Apply a liberal amount of lubricant to the back of the camshaft position actuator (1) and front of the camshaft bearing cap (2). Refer to Adhesives, Fluids, Lubricants, and Sealers for recommended lubricant.
  6. Fig 3: Right Exhaust Camshaft Position Actuator
    GM2537360Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  7. Install the right exhaust camshaft position actuator (2).
  8. CAUTION:

    Refer to Fastener Caution .

  9. Install the camshaft position actuator bolt (1) and tighten to 58 N.m (43 lb ft).