62. Camshaft Installation

Camshaft Installation

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.





1. Lubricate the following components with clean engine oil GM P/N United States 12345610, GM P/N Canada 993193, or equivalent, or engine oil supplement GM P/N United States 1052367, GM P/N Canada 992367, or equivalent:
^ The engine camshaft lobes
^ The camshaft bearing journals
^ The camshaft bearings
^ The distributor drive gear
2. Install the 3 5/16-18 x 4.0 inch bolts in the engine camshaft bolt holes.
3. Install the engine camshaft using the bolts as a handle.
4. Remove the 3 bolts from the engine camshaft.





Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

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