Camshaft Bearing and Camshaft Installation

TOOLS REQUIRED
J 33049 Camshaft Bearing Installer or equivalent.

CAMSHAFT BEARING
1. Select the camshaft bearings.
2. Use the following procedure in order to install the camshaft bearings:
a. Assemble the J 33049 according to the manufacturer's instructions.
b. Place the bearing on the tool.
c. Index the bearing oil holes with the cylinder block oil passages.

CAMSHAFT
1. Coat the camshaft with prelude GM P/N 12345507 or the equivalent.
2. Install the camshaft.
3. Install the camshaft thrust plate.
4. Install the thrust plate screws.
^ Tighten the screws to 15 Nm (11 ft. lbs.).