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Installation Procedure

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  1. Clean the camshaft journals, camshaft and the camshaft caps with a clean, lint-free cloth.
    2. Fig 1: View of Camshaft Journals
    GM734814Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  2. Apply a liberal amount of lubricant GM P/N 12345001 (Canadian P/N 992704) or equivalent to the camshaft journals (1).
    3. Fig 2: View of Camshaft Lobes & Journals
    GM880641Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  3. Apply a liberal amount of lubricant GM P/N 12345001 (Canadian P/N 992704) or equivalent to the camshaft lobes (1) and the camshaft journals (2).
    4. Fig 3: Proper Camshaft Sprocket Drive Pins Location
    GM734817Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    NOTE: Ensure each valve rocker arm is properly aligned to the valve tip, the valve lifter and the camshaft lobe. Inspect the alignment prior to and after the camshaft caps are tightened to specifications.
  4. Place the camshaft in the camshaft carriers with the camshaft sprocket drive pins near the 45-60 degree location (1), clockwise from the top of their rotation and the camshaft lobes in a neutral position. The camshafts can be identified by a stamping near the rear journal. For example: L-EXH is defined as left bank exhaust.
    5. Fig 4: View Of Intake Camshaft Bearing Cap Markings
    GM721624Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Observe the markings on the camshaft bearing caps. Each camshaft bearing cap is marked in order to identify its location. The markings have the following meanings:
    • The arrow should point toward the front of the engine.
    • The number indicates the position from the front of the engine.
    • The "I" indicates the intake camshaft.
  6. Apply a liberal amount of lubricant GM P/N 12345001 (Canadian P/N 992704) or equivalent to the right intake camshaft bearing cap journals.
    7. Fig 5: View of Right Intake Camshaft Bearing Caps
    GM880643Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Install the right intake camshaft bearing caps according to the identifications marks.
  8. Hand start all the right intake camshaft bearing cap bolts.
    9. Fig 6: View of Right Cylinder Head Intake Camshaft Bearing Cap Bolts
    GM734820Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    CAUTION: Refer to Fastener Caution .
    NOTE: Ensure each valve rocker arm is properly aligned to the valve tip, the valve lifter and the camshaft lobe. Inspect the alignment prior to and after the camshaft caps are tightened to specifications.
  9. Install the right cylinder head intake camshaft bearing cap bolts.
    1. Tighten the camshaft bearing cap bolts to 5 N.m (44 lb in) .
    2. Tighten the camshaft bearing cap bolts an additional 30 degrees using the J 45059:  meter .
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