LEMON Manuals: Even more car manuals for everyone
Home >> Pontiac >> 2006 >> Vibe Base, AWD >> Repair and Diagnosis (Single Page) >> Engine Mechanical >> Engine Mechanical - 1.8L (LV6) >> Repair Instructions >> Off-Vehicle Repair Instructions >> Intake Camshaft and Lifter Installation

Intake Camshaft and Lifter Installation

    Fig 1: Camshaft Lobes
    GM235547Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    IMPORTANT: When performing any service procedure that pertains to the camshaft or the camshaft actuator, unlock the camshaft actuator locking pin. Refer to Camshaft Actuator Locking Pin Adjustment .
    IMPORTANT: Used lifters must be returned to their original position in the cylinder head. If the camshaft is being replaced, the lifters must also be replaced.
  1. Oil the lifters and install the lifters into the lifter bores.
  2. Install the intake camshaft onto the cylinder head with the number 1 cam lobes facing as shown.
    3. IMPORTANT: Each bearing cap has a number and a directional arrow marked on the bearing cap.
  3. Install the camshaft bearing caps in their proper locations with the arrows facing forward.
    4. Fig 2: Intake Camshaft Bearing Cap Bolt Tightening Sequence
    GM427001Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.
  4. Install the camshaft bearing cap bolts.

    Tighten: 

    • Tighten the camshaft bearing cap bolts in the sequence shown to 13 N.m (10 lb ft).
    • Tighten the front bearing cap bolts to 23 N.m (17 lb ft).

    5. Fig 3: View Of Sprocket Locating Pins
    GM625493Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Install the intake camshaft sprocket to the camshaft.
  6. Install the intake camshaft sprocket bolt to the camshaft.

    Tighten:  Tighten the bolt to 55 N.m (40 lb ft).

  7. Unlock the intake camshaft actuator locking pin. Refer to Camshaft Actuator Locking Pin Adjustment .
scientia non olet · About LEMON Manuals