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EN 46109 Guide Pin Set


    Object Number: 928279  Size: SH

    Notice: DO NOT remove the camshaft position actuator magnet unless it needs to be replaced. The camshaft position actuator magnet is precisely aligned to the camshaft position actuator oil control valve on the end of the camshaft during engine assembly. If the camshaft position actuator magnet is removed and/or needs to be replaced, it will be necessary to realign the camshaft position actuator magnet to the camshaft position actuator oil control valve after the camshaft position actuator housing is installed to the cylinder head. Failure to realign the camshaft position actuator magnet to the camshaft position actuator oil control valve can lead to poor engine performance and engine component damage.

  1. Install the right camshaft position actuator housing.
  2. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.


    Object Number: 1254561  Size: SH
  3. Install the right camshaft position actuator housing short studs (345) and long studs (346).
  4. Tighten
    Tighten the right camshaft position actuator housing studs to 10 N·m (89 lb in).


    Object Number: 928266  Size: SH
  5. Install the right camshaft position sensors.
  6. Install the right camshaft position sensor bolts.
  7. Tighten
    Tighten the right camshaft position sensor bolts to 10 N·m (89 lb in).

Camshaft Position Actuator Magnet Alignment

  1. If the camshaft position actuator magnet has been removed or is being replaced the camshaft position actuator magnet will need to be resealed to the camshaft position actuator housing and realigned to the camshaft position actuator oil control valve.

  2. Object Number: 1285513  Size: SH
  3. Use the 2 6 mm (0.236 in) pins, EN 46109-1, from the EN 46109 or make 2 loading pins from 2 6 mm (0.236 in) bolts at least 75 mm (3.00 in) long (a) with the hex head removed (1).

  4. Object Number: 1285515  Size: SH
  5. Make an alignment pin from 15/64 inch drill rod (a) with a diameter of 5.954 mm (0.2344 in) and at least 75 mm (3.00 in) long (b).

  6. Object Number: 1285517  Size: SH
  7. To verify proper insertion distance create a stop (1) on the alignment pin by placing tape or shrink tubing 13 mm (0.5118 in) from the end (a) that will be inserted through the camshaft position actuator magnet.

  8. Object Number: 1285519  Size: SH
  9. Remove the camshaft position actuator magnet bolts.

  10. Object Number: 1285521  Size: SH
  11. Remove the camshaft position actuator magnet.

  12. Object Number: 1285522  Size: SH
  13. Verify that the alignment pin will pass through the camshaft position actuator magnet alignment hole.

  14. Object Number: 1285524  Size: SH
  15. Verify that the alignment pin will fit into the alignment hole in the camshaft position actuator oil control valve.

  16. Object Number: 1285526  Size: SH
  17. Place the camshaft position actuator magnet into place and verify the alignment pin will insert through the camshaft position actuator magnet and into the camshaft position actuator oil control valve to verify alignment pin stop distance.

  18. Object Number: 1285521  Size: SH
  19. Remove the camshaft position actuator magnet.

  20. Object Number: 1285527  Size: SH
  21. Install the 2 6 mm (0.236 in) loading pins in 2 of the camshaft position actuator magnet bolt holes in the camshaft position actuator housing.

  22. Object Number: 1285528  Size: SH
  23. Apply a 2 mm (0.079 in) bead (1) of RTV sealant GM P/N 12378521 (Canadian P/N 88901148) or equivalent around the flange of the camshaft position actuator magnet as shown.

  24. Object Number: 1285531  Size: SH
  25. Slide the camshaft position actuator magnet over the 6 mm (0.236 in) loading pins.

  26. Object Number: 1285533  Size: SH
  27. In order to align the camshaft position actuator magnet to the camshaft position actuator oil control valve, install the alignment pin through the camshaft position actuator magnet and into the camshaft position actuator oil control valve alignment hole.

  28. Object Number: 1285535  Size: SH
  29. Verify that the alignment pin has been inserted into the camshaft position actuator oil control valve alignment hole by observing the stop has reached the hole in the camshaft position actuator magnet.

  30. Object Number: 1285539  Size: SH
  31. With the alignment pin still installed, remove the loading pins and install the camshaft position actuator magnet bolts.
  32. Tighten
    Tighten the camshaft position actuator magnet bolts to 8 N·m (71 lb in).


    Object Number: 1285540  Size: SH
  33. Remove the alignment pin.

  34. Object Number: 1285541  Size: SH
  35. Install a NEW camshaft position actuator magnet plug.
  36. Repeat steps 10 through 18 for any remaining camshaft position actuator magnets that have been removed.