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For 1990-2009 cars only

Removal Procedure


    Object Number: 470998  Size: SH
  1. Remove the cooling layer. Refer to Cooling Layer Removal.
  2. Remove the valve lifters. Refer to Valve Lifter Replacement.
  3. Remove the timing chain and sprocket. Refer to Camshaft Timing Chain and Sprocket Replacement.
  4. Remove the camshaft retainer bolts and retainer.

  5. Object Number: 471002  Size: SH
  6. Install three 8-1.25 X 100 mm bolts into the camshaft front bolt holes.
  7. Using the bolts as a handle, carefully rotate and pull the camshaft out of the engine block.
  8. Remove the bolts from the front of the camshaft.
  9. Clean and inspect the camshaft.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 471002  Size: SH
  1. Lubricate the following components with clean engine oil, engine oil supplement GM P/N 1052367 (Canadian P/N 992869) or equivalent.
  2. • The camshaft lobes
    • The camshaft bearing journals
    • The camshaft bearings

       Caution: 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.

  3. Install three 8-1.25 X 100 mm bolts into the camshaft front bolt holes.
  4. Using the bolts as a handle, carefully install the camshaft.
  5. Remove the bolts from the front of the camshaft.
  6. Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.


    Object Number: 470998  Size: SH
  7. Install the camshaft retainer and bolts.
  8. Tighten
    Tighten the camshaft retainer bolts to 12 N·m (106 lb in).

  9. Install the timing chain sprocket. Refer to Camshaft Timing Chain and Sprocket Replacement.
  10. Install the valve lifters. Refer to Valve Lifter Replacement.
  11. Install the cooling layer. Refer to Cooling Layer Installation.