104. Camshaft Cover Installation - Left

Camshaft Cover Installation- Left

^ Tools Required
- J 38823 Water Pump Pulley Installer
- J 44212 Camshaft Holding Tool





1. Remove the J 44212 from the left cylinder head camshafts.





2. Ensure new camshaft cover seals are installed.
3. Place the camshaft cover in position on the cylinder head.





4. Insert the intake camshaft end through the hole in the end of the camshaft cover.





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.





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.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

7. Install the camshaft cover bolts.
^ Tighten the camshaft cover bolts to 10 Nm (89 lb in).





8. Install a new camshaft seal as follows:
8.1. Lubricate the lips of the camshaft seal with engine oil.
8.2. Push the camshaft seal into position around the intake camshaft using the protective sleeve supplied with the seal.





9. Coat the seal screws with sealant, GM P/N US 1052080, Canada 10953480, or equivalent.
10. Install the screws.
^ Tighten the camshaft cover seal screws to 3 Nm (27 lb in).





11. Place the water pump drive pulley in position on the intake camshaft.





12. Install the water pump pulley on the intake camshaft using the J 38823. During installation, the tool will bottom out on the camshaft at the proper depth.





13. Install the camshaft end cap in the camshaft.
^ Tighten the camshaft end cap to 2 Nm (18 lb in).