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Camshaft Installation - Right Side

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Fig 1: Camshaft - Right Side (LGX)
GM4045948Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
Callout Component Name
1 Exhaust Camshaft
Procedure 
Make sure the camshaft flats with laser etched markings are straight up in relation to the cylinder head and that the crankshaft is in the stage 2 position. The crankshaft key way will be at approximately the 3 o'clock position. Refer to Timing Chain Alignment Diagram .
NOTE:

Ensure the flat is facing upward when installed to help when installing timing chains.

2 Intake Camshaft
Procedure 
Make sure the camshaft flats with laser etched markings are straight up in relation to the cylinder head and that the crankshaft is in the stage 2 position. The crankshaft key way will be at approximately the 3 o'clock position. Refer to Timing Chain Alignment Diagram .
NOTE:

Ensure the flat is facing upward when installed to help when installing timing chains.

3 Dowel Pin
4 Camshaft Bearing Cap - Intermediate
5 Camshaft Bearing Cap
6 Camshaft Bearing Cap
7 Camshaft Bearing Cap Bolt
CAUTION:

Refer to Fastener Caution .

Tighten in sequence

  1. First Pass: 6 N.m (53 lb in)
  2. Final Pass: 60 degrees
8 Dowel Pin
9 Camshaft Bearing Cap
10 Camshaft Carrier Bolt

Tighten in sequence

  1. First Pass: 6 N.m (53 lb in)
  2. Final Pass: 45 degrees
11 Camshaft Bearing Cap Bolt

Tighten in sequence

  1. First Pass: 6 N.m (53 lb in)
  2. Final Pass:45 degrees