Avalanche 1500 2WD V8-5.3L (2008)
1. Lubricate the camshaft journals and the bearings with clean engine oil.
2. Install the camshaft sprocket bolt into the camshaft front bolt hole.
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 bolt as a handle, carefully install the camshaft into the engine block.
4. Remove the bolt from the front of the camshaft.
Important: The gasket surface on the engine block should be clean and free of dirt and/or debris.
5. Install the camshaft retainer (203) and bolts (204). Install the retainer with the sealing gasket facing the engine block.