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Installation Procedure

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    Fig 1: View of Intake Camshaft
    GM609682Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
    NOTE:

    Be careful to prevent the exposed section of the camshaft cover seal from being damaged by the edge of the cylinder head casting.

  1. Install the camshaft cover seal as required.
  2. Install the camshaft cover end over the intake camshaft end.
    3. Fig 2: Proper Positioning of Camshaft Cover
    GM609685Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  3. 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.
    4. Fig 3: View of Camshaft Cover Bolts
    GM500277Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
    CAUTION:

    Refer to Fastener Caution .

  4. Tighten the camshaft cover bolts.

    Tighten 

    Tighten the bolts to 10 N.m (89 lb in).

    5. Fig 4: View of Camshaft Seal
    GM522689Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  5. Install a NEW camshaft seal as follows:
    1. Lubricate the camshaft seal lip with engine oil.
    2. Push the camshaft seal into position around the camshaft using the protective sleeve supplied with the seal.
    6. Fig 5: Identifying Camshaft Seal Bolts
    GM500275Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  6. Coat the threads of the camshaft seal bolts with sealant. Refer to Adhesives, Fluids, Lubricants, and Sealers .
  7. Install the camshaft seal (1) bolts.

    Tighten 

    Tighten the bolts to 3 N.m (27 lb in).

    8. Fig 6: View of Water Pump Drive Pulley Installer
    GM52985Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  8. Install the water pump drive pulley onto the intake camshaft.
  9. Install the water pump pulley using the J 38823 . During installation, the tool will bottom out on the camshaft at the proper depth.
    10. Fig 7: Identifying Plastic Dust Cap
    GM1662863Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  10. Install the plastic dust cap (2) into the end of the camshaft.
    11. Fig 8: View Of Water Pump Drive Belt Tensioner
    GM1662860Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  11. Position the water pump drive belt tensioner to the water pump housing.
  12. Install the water pump drive belt tensioner studs.

    Tighten 

    Tighten the studs to 10 N.m (89 lb in).

    13. Fig 9: View Of Water Pump Drive Belt Tensioner Shield
    GM1662858Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  13. Install the water pump drive belt over the pulleys.
  14. Install the water pump drive belt shield over the tensioner studs.
  15. Install the water pump drive belt shield bolt/nuts.

    Tighten 

    Tighten the bolt/nuts to 10 N.m (89 lb in).

    16. Fig 10: Identifying ICM Wiring Harness Ground
    GM1662856Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  16. Position the ground wire terminal/bolt to the camshaft cover.
  17. 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).

    18. Fig 11: View Of Engine Harness & Clips
    GM1662854Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  18. Position the engine harness and install the engine harness clips (2) to the camshaft cover.
  19. Install the ignition coils. Refer to Ignition Coil Replacement - Bank 2 .
    20. Fig 12: Identifying PCV Fresh Air Tube
    GM1661022Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  20. Connect the PCV fresh air tube quick connect fitting to the camshaft cover. Refer to Plastic Collar Quick Connect Fitting Service
    21. Fig 13: View Of Radiator Inlet Hose & Clamp
    GM1664570Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  21. Install the radiator inlet hose (2) to the water pump housing.
  22. Position the radiator inlet hose clamp (1).
  23. Install the upper tie bar. Refer to Front End Upper Tie Bar Replacement .
  24. Fill the cooling system. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling (Static Fill) , Cooling System Draining and Filling (Vac-N-Fill) .
  25. Install the fuel injector sight shield. Refer to Fuel Injector Sight Shield Replacement .
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