Installation Procedure
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- Install the camshaft cover seal as required.
- Install the camshaft cover end over the intake camshaft end.
- Work the camshaft cover into position by pivoting the cover down and to the left allowing the cover to clear the camshaft drive chain and then aligning the bolt holes.
- Tighten the camshaft cover bolts.
Tighten: Tighten the bolts to 10 N.m (89 lb in).
- Install a NEW camshaft seal as follows:
- Lubricate the camshaft seal lip with engine oil.
- Push the camshaft seal into position around the camshaft using the protective sleeve supplied with the seal.
- Coat the threads of the camshaft seal bolts with sealant. Refer to Sealers, Adhesives, and Lubricants .
- Install the camshaft seal (1) bolts.
Tighten: Tighten the bolts to 3 N.m (27 lb in).
- Install the water pump drive pulley onto the intake camshaft.
- Install the water pump pulley using the J 38823 . During installation, the tool will bottom out on the camshaft at the proper depth.
- Install the plastic dust cap (2) into the end of the camshaft.
- Position the water pump drive belt tensioner to the water pump housing.
- Install the water pump drive belt tensioner studs.
Tighten: Tighten the studs to 10 N.m (89 lb in).
- Install the water pump drive belt over the pulleys.
- Install the water pump drive belt shield over the tensioner studs.
- Install the water pump drive belt shield bolt/nuts.
Tighten: Tighten the bolt/nuts to 10 N.m (89 lb in).
- Position the ground wire terminal/bolt to the camshaft cover.
- Tighten the ignition control module (ICM) wiring harness ground bolt (1) to the camshaft cover.
Tighten: Tighten the bolt to 10 N.m (89 lb in).
- Position the engine harness and install the engine harness clips (2) to the camshaft cover.
- Install the ignition coils. Refer to Ignition Coil Replacement - Bank 2 .
- Connect the PCV fresh air tube quick connect fitting to the camshaft cover. Refer to Plastic Collar Quick Connect Fitting Service
- Install the radiator inlet hose (2) to the water pump housing.
- Position the radiator inlet hose clamp (1).
- Install the upper tie bar. Refer to Front End Upper Tie Bar Replacement .
- Fill the cooling system. Refer to Draining and Filling Cooling System (Static Fill) or Draining and Filling Cooling System (Vac-N-Fill) .
- Install the fuel injector sight shield. Refer to Fuel Injector Sight Shield Replacement .
IMPORTANT:
Be careful to prevent the exposed section of the camshaft cover seal from being damaged by the edge of the cylinder head casting.
NOTE:
Refer to Fastener Notice
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