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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Saturn 🢒 2007 🢒 VUE - AWD 🢒 Engine 🢒 Engine Mechanical - 3.5L (L66) 🢒 Camshaft Replacement - Right Side

Removal Procedure
  1. Remove the battery. Refer to Battery Replacement .
  2. Remove the battery tray. Refer to Battery Tray Replacement .
  3. Remove the underhood fuse/relay box.
  4. Disconnect the fuel feed line from the fuel rail. Refer to Fuel Hose/Pipes Replacement - Chassis .
  5. Disconnect the engine harness connectors to gain access.
  6. Remove the powertrain control module (PCM). Refer to Powertrain Control Module Replacement .
  7. Remove the right rocker arm cover. Refer to Valve Rocker Arm Cover Replacement - Right Side .
  8. Remove the right camshaft drive sprocket. Refer to Camshaft Drive Sprocket Replacement - Right Side .

    9. Object Number: 1308051 Size: SH
  9. Alternately loosen the rocker shaft retaining bolts a few turns at a time using the loosening sequence.
  10. Remove the rocker arm and shaft assembly.

    11. Object Number: 897137 Size: SH
  11. Remove the rear camshaft cap (211) , bolts (212) , and O-ring (210).
  12. Remove the camshaft from the cylinder head.
  13. Remove the camshaft seal (223).
  14. Clean all of the bearing surfaces.
  15. Clean all of the sealing surfaces.
  16. Clean and inspect the camshafts. Refer to Camshafts Cleaning and Inspection .

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 897137 Size: SH
  1. Lubricate the camshaft journals and bores with clean engine oil.

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

  2. Install the camshaft, NEW O-ring (210) , cap (211) , and bolts (212).

    3. Tighten
    Tighten the bolts to 22 N·m (16 lb ft).

  3. Install a new camshaft seal (223). Refer to Camshaft Front Oil Seal Replacement .

    4. Object Number: 1308051 Size: SH
  4. Install the rocker arm and shaft assembly. Refer to Valve Rocker Arm and Shaft Replacement .
  5. Install the right camshaft drive sprocket. Refer to Camshaft Drive Sprocket Replacement - Right Side .
  6. Install the right rocker arm cover. Refer to Valve Rocker Arm Cover Replacement - Right Side .
  7. Install the PCM. Refer to Powertrain Control Module Replacement .
  8. Connect the engine harness connectors .
  9. Connect the fuel feed line to the fuel rail. Refer to Fuel Hose/Pipes Replacement - Chassis .
  10. Install the underhood fuse/relay box.
  11. Install the battery tray. Refer to Battery Tray Replacement .
  12. Install the battery. Refer to Battery Replacement .