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Exhaust Camshaft Installation

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    Fig 1: View Of Hydraulic Lash Adjusters
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  1. Install the hydraulic lash adjusters into their bores in the cylinder head and lubricate. Refer to Adhesives, Fluids, Lubricants, and Sealers .
    2. Fig 2: View Of Valve Tips
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  2. Lubricate the valve tips. Refer to Adhesives, Fluids, Lubricants, and Sealers .
    3. Fig 3: View Of Exhaust Camshaft Roller Finger Followers
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    NOTE: Used roller followers must be returned to the original position on the camshaft. If the camshaft is being replaced, the roller followers actuated by the camshaft must also be replaced.
  3. Position the roller followers on the tip of the valve stem and on the lash adjuster and lubricate. Refer to Adhesives, Fluids, Lubricants, and Sealers .
    4. Fig 4: Identifying Proper Exhaust/Intake Camshaft Alignment positions
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  4. When installing camshafts, ensure the intake camshaft notch is in the 5 o'clock position (2) and the exhaust camshaft notch is in the 7 o'clock position (1). The number 1 piston should be at top dead center (TDC), crankshaft key at 12 o'clock.
    5. Fig 5: View Of Intake Camshaft & Caps
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  5. Set the exhaust camshaft on top of the roller followers in the camshaft bearing journals and lubricate. Refer to Adhesives, Fluids, Lubricants, and Sealers .
    6. Fig 6: Identifying Oil Seals
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  6. Rotate the oil seal in the groove of the number one camshaft journal so the split line (1) is at approximately the 12:00 position before installing the camshaft caps.
    7. Fig 7: Identifying Proper Exhaust/Intake Camshaft Alignment positions
    GM1825076Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Install the exhaust camshaft with the notch on the front (1) at approximately the 7 o'clock position.
  8. Install the camshaft caps and hand start the camshaft cap bolts.
    9. CAUTION: Refer to Fastener Caution .
  9. Lubricate and tighten the camshaft cap bolts in increments of 3 turns until they are seated. Tighten the camshaft caps to 10 N.m (89 lb in).
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