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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Chevrolet 🢒 2007 🢒 Corvette 🢒 Engine 🢒 Engine Mechanical - 7.0L 🢒 Camshaft Replacement

Special Tools

    • EN-47812 Installer Bolt
    • EN-47813 Front Cover Alignment

Removal Procedure

    Object Number: 1507244 Size: SH
  1. Remove the engine assembly. Refer to Engine Replacement.
  2. Remove the crankshaft balancer. Refer to Crankshaft Balancer Replacement.
  3. Remove the left and right exhaust manifolds Refer to Exhaust Manifold Replacement - Left Side and Exhaust Manifold Replacement - Right Side.
  4. Remove the water pump. Refer to Water Pump Removal.
  5. Remove the intake manifold. Refer to Intake Manifold Removal.
  6. Remove the left and right valve rocker arm covers. Refer to Valve Rocker Arm Cover Removal - Left Side and Valve Rocker Arm Cover Removal - Right Side.
  7. Remove the valve rocker arms and push rods. Refer to Valve Rocker Arm and Push Rod Removal.
  8. Remove the left and right cylinder heads. Refer to Cylinder Head Removal - Left Side and Cylinder Head Removal - Right Side.
  9. Remove the valve lifters. Refer to Valve Lifter Removal.
  10. Remove the oil pan-to-front cover bolts.

    11. Object Number: 1552543 Size: SH
  11. Remove the front cover bolts (501).
  12. Remove the front cover (502) and gasket (503). Discard the old gasket.

    13. Object Number: 1649254 Size: SH
  13. Rotate the engine in order to align the timing marks (1, 2).

    14. Object Number: 1552489 Size: SH
  14. Remove the camshaft sprocket bolts.
  15. Remove the timing chain from the camshaft sprocket, and allow the timing chain to rest on the crankshaft sprocket.
  16. Remove the camshaft. Refer to Camshaft Removal.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 1649254 Size: SH
  1. Install the camshaft. Refer to Camshaft Installation.
  2. Align the camshaft sprocket alignment mark in the 6 o'clock position (1).

    3. Object Number: 1552489 Size: SH
  3. Install the camshaft sprocket and timing chain.

    4. Recheck the alignment of the timing marks.

    Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

  4. Install the camshaft sprocket bolts.

    5. Tighten
    Tighten the camshaft sprocket bolts to 25 N·m (18 lb ft).

  5. Apply a 5 mm (0.2 in) bead of sealant 20 mm (0.8 in) long to the oil pan to engine block junction. Refer to Adhesives, Fluids, Lubricants, and Sealers for the correct part number.

    6. Object Number: 1552543 Size: SH
  6. Install the front cover (502) and a new gasket (503).
  7. Install the front cover bolts (501) until snug.

    8. Object Number: 1507244 Size: SH
  8. Install the oil pan-to-front cover bolts until snug.
  9. Install the EN-47812 over the bolt to the crankshaft.
  10. Install the EN-47813 .
  11. Insert the tapered surface of the tool into the oil seal bore of the cover EN-47812 washer and nut.

    12. Tighten the nut by hand until snug. Do not overtighten.

    Tighten
    Tighten the engine front cover bolts to 25 N·m (18 lb ft).

  12. Remove the tools.
  13. Install a NEW crankshaft front oil seal. Refer to Crankshaft Front Oil Seal Installation.
  14. Install the valve lifters. Refer to Valve Lifter Installation.
  15. Install the right and left cylinder heads. Refer to Cylinder Head Installation - Right Side and Cylinder Head Installation - Left Side.
  16. Install the valve rocker arms and push rods. Refer to Valve Rocker Arm and Push Rod Installation.
  17. Install the right and left valve rocker arm covers. Refer to Valve Rocker Arm Cover Installation - Right Side and Valve Rocker Arm Cover Installation - Left Side.
  18. Install the intake manifold. Refer to Intake Manifold Installation.
  19. Install the water pump. Refer to Water Pump Installation.
  20. Install the left and right exhaust manifolds. Refer to Exhaust Manifold Installation - Left Side and Exhaust Manifold Installation - Right Side.
  21. Install the crankshaft balancer. Refer to Crankshaft Balancer Installation.
  22. Install the engine assembly. Refer to Engine Replacement.