Camshaft Installation
- Coat the camshaft journals with clean engine oil.
- Coat the camshaft lobes with prelube GM P/N United States 12345501, GM P/N Canada 992704 or the equivalent.
- Install the camshaft using the following procedure:
- Install a large screwdriver into the camshaft bolt hole for support. Do not damage the threads.
- Rotate the camshaft while installing the camshaft into the camshaft bearings.
- Install the camshaft thrust plate.NOTE: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE .
- Install the camshaft thrust plate screws.
Tighten
Tighten the camshaft thrust plate screws to 10 N.m (89 lb in).
- Install the camshaft position sensor.
- Install the camshaft position sensor bolt.
Tighten
Tighten the camshaft position sensor bolt to 10 N.m (89 lb in).