61. Camshaft Installation

Camshaft Installation





1. Lubricate the following components with clean engine oil, engine oil supplement GM P/N 1052367, or equivalent:
^ The camshaft lobes
^ The camshaft bearing journals
^ The camshaft bearings

Notice: All camshaft journals are the same diameter, so care must be used in removing or installing the camshaft to avoid damage to the camshaft bearings.

2. Install the three 8-1.25 x 100 mm bolts in the camshaft front bolt holes.
3. Using the bolts as a handle, install the camshaft.
4. Remove the three bolts from the front of the camshaft.





5. Install the camshaft retainer.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

6. Install the camshaft retainer bolts.
^ Tighten the camshaft retainer bolts to 12 Nm (106 inch lbs.).