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For 1990-2009 cars only

Removal Procedure

  1. Disconnect the battery negative cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection in Engine Electrical.
  2. Remove the engine cover. Refer to Engine Cover Replacement in Interior Trim.
  3. Remove the air cleaner assembly. Refer to Air Cleaner Assembly Replacement in Engine Controls.
  4. Remove the radiator. Refer to Radiator Replacement in Engine Cooling.
  5. Remove the A/C condenser. Refer to Condenser Replacement in Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning.
  6. Remove the engine cooling fan. Refer to Fan Clutch Replacement in Engine Cooling.
  7. Remove the valve lifters. Refer to Valve Lifter Replacement .

  8. Object Number: 9847  Size: SH
  9. Remove the timing chain and the camshaft sprocket. Refer to Timing Chain and Sprocket Replacement .
  10. Remove the balance shaft drive gear.
  11. Remove the camshaft. Refer to Camshaft Removal .
  12. Clean and inspect the camshaft and the bearings. Refer to Camshaft and Bearings Cleaning and Inspection .

Installation Procedure

    Important: Whenever a new camshaft is installed, do the following procedures:

       • Change the engine oil.
       • Change the engine oil filter.
       • Add GM Engine Oil Supplement GM P/N 1052367 or the equivalent to the engine oil.

  1. Install the camshaft into the engine block. Refer to Camshaft Installation .
  2. Install the balance shaft drive gear. Refer to Balance Shaft Installation for alignment of the balance shaft drive gear and the driven gear.
  3. Install the timing chain and camshaft sprocket. Refer to Timing Chain and Sprocket Replacement .
  4. Install the valve lifters. Refer to Valve Lifter Replacement
  5. Install the A/C condenser. Refer to Condenser Replacement in Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning.
  6. Install the engine cooling fan. Refer to Fan Clutch Replacement in Engine Cooling.
  7. Install the radiator. Refer to Radiator Replacement in Engine Cooling.
  8. Fill the engine cooling system. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling in Engine Cooling.
  9. Recharge the air conditioning system. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging in Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning.
  10. Install the engine cover. Refer to Engine Cover Replacement in Interior Trim.
  11. Connect the battery negative cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection in Engine Electrical.