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Makes 🢒 Pontiac 🢒 2003 🢒 Vibe - FWD 🢒 Engine 🢒 Engine Mechanical - 1.8L (LNK) 🢒 Exhaust Camshaft Installation

    Object Number: 235547 Size: SH

    Important: When performing any service procedure that pertains to the camshaft or the camshaft actuator, unlock the camshaft actuator locking pin. Refer to Camshaft Actuator Locking Pin Adjustment .

  1. Install the intake camshaft onto the cylinder head with the number 1 cam lobes facing as shown.

    2. Important: Each bearing cap has a number and a directional arrow marked on the bearing cap.

  2. Install the camshaft bearing caps in their proper locations with the arrows facing forward.

    3. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.


    Object Number: 886591 Size: SH
  3. Install the camshaft bearing cap bolts.

    4. Tighten
    Tighten the bolts in the sequence shown to 19 N·m (14 lb ft).

  4. Install the camshaft timing gear and camshaft bearing cap and secure with bolts.

    5. Tighten
    Tighten the bolts to 19 N·m (14 lb ft).


    Object Number: 625493 Size: SH
  5. Install the exhaust camshaft sprocket to the camshaft.
  6. Install the exhaust camshaft sprocket bolt to the camshaft.

    7. Tighten
    Tighten the bolt to 55 N·m (40 lb ft).

  7. Unlock the intake camshaft actuator locking pin. Refer to Camshaft Actuator Locking Pin Adjustment .