Camshaft Cover Installation - Left Side

Special Tools

• J 38823  Water Pump Pulley Installer
• J 44212  Camshaft Holding Tool

For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools .

Fig 1: Using Camshaft Holding Tool
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1. Remove the J 44212  tool from the left cylinder head camshafts.
Fig 2: View of Camshaft Cover
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2. Ensure new camshaft cover seals are installed.
3. Place the camshaft cover in position on the cylinder head.
Fig 3: View of Intake Camshaft
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4. Insert the intake camshaft end through the hole in the end of the camshaft cover.
Fig 4: Camshaft Cover
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5. Using your fingers, guide the camshaft cover up over the edge of the cylinder head. Be careful not to damage the exposed section of the camshaft cover seal on the edge of the cylinder head.
Fig 5: Proper Positioning of Camshaft Cover
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6. 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.
7. Install the NEW camshaft cover bolt grommets prior to installing the camshaft cover bolts.
CAUTION:

Refer to Fastener Caution .

8. Install the camshaft cover bolts and tighten to 10 N.m (89 lb in).
Fig 6: View of Camshaft Seal
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9. Install a new camshaft seal as follows:
   1. Lubricate the lips of the camshaft seal with engine oil.
   2. Push the camshaft seal into position around the intake camshaft using the protective sleeve supplied with the seal.
Fig 7: Identifying Camshaft Seal Screws
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10. Coat the seal screws with sealant, GM P/N 1052080, (Canadian P/N 10953480), or equivalent.
11. Install the screws. Tighten the camshaft cover seal screws to 3 N.m (27 lb in).
Fig 8: View of Water Pump Drive Pulley
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12. Place the water pump drive pulley in position on the intake camshaft.
Fig 9: Water Pump Pulley Installer
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13. Install the water pump pulley on the intake camshaft using the J 38823  installer. During installation, the tool will bottom out on the camshaft at the proper depth.
Fig 10: Identifying Intake Camshaft End Cap
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14. Install the camshaft end cap in the camshaft. Tighten the camshaft end cap to 2 N.m (18 lb in).
Fig 11: Identifying Left Camshaft Cover Ignition Coil Ground Strap Bolt
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15. Install the left ignition coil ground strap to the left cylinder head and left camshaft cover.
16. Install the left cylinder head ignition coil ground strap bolt and tighten to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).
17. Install the left camshaft cover ignition coil ground strap bolt and tighten to 10 N.m (89 lb in).