SW1 L4-1.9L SOHC VIN 8 (1996)
5.
Remove the rear camshaft bearing plug by tapping it inward (toward the camshaft) using a punch and a hammer. Remove the plug from the
cylinder head and discard.
6.
Inspect the end of the camshaft for stamped identification numbers. The identification numbers may be difficult to see. Use various light angles
and/or a magnifying glass to aid viewing if you are unable to distinguish the ID numbers easily.
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If the four digits "7289" are not stamped into the end of the camshaft, the date code is before June 1, 1998 (A/B/C 6018), or the numbers
cannot be determined, obtain and install a new camshaft P/N 21007289 and proceed to next step. (Refer to "Camshaft - In - Vehicle"
procedure in the SOHC Cylinder Head section of the appropriate model year Engine/Fuel/Air Intake/Exhaust service manual.
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If the four digits "7289" (last four digits of P/N 21007289) are stamped into the end of the camshaft and/or the heat treat date is on or after
June 1, 1998 (A/B/C 6018) proceed to next step.
7.
Coat a new rear camshaft bearing plug P/N 21006560 with Saturn P/N 21485277 (Loctite 242(R) or equivalent) and install it using an
appropriately sized standard bushing driver.
8.
Install cylinder head rocker cover. (Refer to the "SOHC (L24) Cylinder Head Installation" procedure in the SOHC (L24) Cylinder Head section of
the appropriate model year Engine/Fuel/Air Intake/Exhaust service manual for rocker cover installation information.)
