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Special Tools

    • EN 46101 Spark Plug Tube Seal Guide
    • EN 46105 Camshaft Locking Tool

    Object Number: 1836417  Size: SH
  1. Remove the EN 46105-2 from the rear of the left camshafts.

  2. Object Number: 1836418  Size: SH
  3. Install the EN 46101 onto the spark plug tubes of the left cylinder head.

  4. Object Number: 1836419  Size: SH
  5. Install the camshaft cover bolt grommets prior to installing the camshaft cover bolts.
  6. Wipe the camshaft cover sealing surface on the left cylinder head with a clean, lint-free cloth.

  7. Object Number: 1836422  Size: SH
  8. Place a bead 8 mm (0.3150 in) in diameter by 4 mm (0.1575 in) in height of RTV sealant, GM P/N 12378521 (Canadian P/N 88901148) or equivalent, on the engine front cover split lines (1).

  9. Object Number: 1836426  Size: SH
  10. Place the left camshaft cover into position onto the left cylinder head.

  11. Object Number: 1836430  Size: SH
  12. Loosely install the left camshaft cover bolts.
  13. Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.


    Object Number: 1836431  Size: SH
  14. Tighten the left camshaft cover bolts in the sequence shown.
  15. Tighten
    Tighten the left camshaft cover bolts in the sequence to 10 N·m (89 lb in).


    Object Number: 1838439  Size: SH
  16. Remove the EN 46101 from the spark plug tubes of the left cylinder head.

  17. Object Number: 1832340  Size: SH
  18. Install the NEW spark plugs into the left cylinder head.
  19. Tighten
    Tighten the spark plugs to 20 N·m (15 lb ft).


    Object Number: 1832338  Size: SH
  20. Install the ignition coils.

  21. Object Number: 1832337  Size: SH
  22. Install the ignition coil bolt.
  23. Tighten
    Tighten the ignition coil bolt to 10 N·m (89 lb in).