Sierra 1500 4WD V8-4.8L VIN V (2004)
11. If required, clean and inspect the camshaft and bearings.
Installation Procedure
Important: If camshaft replacement is required, the valve lifters must also be replaced.
1. Lubricate the camshaft journals and the bearings with clean engine oil.
2. Install three M8-1.25 x 100 mm (M8-1.25 x 4.0 inch) bolts to the bolt holes in the front of the camshaft.
Notice: 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. Using the bolts as a handle, carefully install the camshaft into the engine block.
4. Remove the three bolts from the front of the camshaft.
5. Notice:
Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.
Important: Install the retainer plate with the sealing gasket facing the engine block.
The gasket surface on the engine block should be clean and free of dirt and/or debris.
Install the camshaft retainer and bolts.
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Tighten the bolts to 25 Nm (18 ft. lbs.).
