Camshaft Cover Installation (Left)

^ Tools Required
- J 38823 Water Pump Drive Pulley Installer





1. Install new spark plugs if required.
2. Install a new camshaft cover seal if required.
3. Place the camshaft cover on the cylinder head using the following procedure:
3.1. Insert the intake camshaft end through the hole in the end of the camshaft cover
3.2. Using your fingers, guide the camshaft cover up over the edge of the cylinder head. Be careful not to damage the exposed section of the camshaft cover seal on the edge of the cylinder head.
3.3. Work the camshaft cover into position by pivoting the cover down and to the left allowing the cover to clear the camshaft drive chain and then aligning the bolt holes.
4. Install the camshaft cover bolts.
^ Tighten the screws to 10 Nm (89 inch lbs.).

NOTICE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

5. Lubricate the camshaft seal lips with engine oil.
6. Push the camshaft seal into position around the intake camshaft.
7. Coat the seal retaining screws with sealant, GM P/N 1052080, or equivalent. Install the screws.
^ Tighten the camshaft cover seal screws to 1.1 Nm (10 inch lbs.).





8. Install the water pump pulley on the intake camshaft using the J 38823.





9. Feed the water pump drive belt around the water pump pulley and the water pump drive belt tensioner.
10. Compress the drive belt tensioner. Feed the drive belt around the camshaft pulley.
11. Check the drive belt for proper seating.





12. Install the water pump drive belt shield.
13. Install the water pump shield retaining nuts.
^ Tighten the water pump shield retaining nuts to 10 Nm (89 inch lbs.).