Skylark L4-144 2.4L DOHC VIN T SFI (1997)
Camshaft: Service and Repair
Intake Camshaft - Installation
TOOL REQUIRED
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J 36660 Torque Angle Meter
1. Install the camshaft housing to the cylinder head with a new gasket. Sealer is unnecessary.
2. Loosely install on camshaft housing to the cylinder head bolt in order to hold the housing in place.
CAUTION: The camshaft lobes and the journals must be adequately lubricated or serious engine damage will occur upon start up.
NOTE: Used lifters must be returned to the original position in the camshaft housing. If the camshaft is being replaced, the lifters actuated by the
camshaft must also be replaced.
3. Install the lifters into the lifter bores.
4. Install the camshaft in the same position as when removed. The timing chain sprocket dowel pin should be straight up and line up with the
centerline of the lifter bores.
5. Install the new camshaft housing to the green colored camshaft housing cover seals and into the cover. Sealant is unnecessary.
6. Remove the bolt holding the housing in place.
7. Apply the pipe sealant GM P/N 1052080 or the equivalent to the camshaft housing and the cover retaining bolt threads.
8. Install the camshaft housing cover to the camshaft housing.
NOTE: The top intake camshaft housing bolts are tightened to a different specification than the other camshaft housing bolts.