Chevrolet Sonic Repair Manual: Intake Camshaft Installation

Chevrolet Sonic Repair Manual / Powertrain / Engine / Valvetrain / Camshaft / Intake Camshaft Installation

Note:

Mind the markings on the camshaft bearing caps. Camshaft bearing caps should be installed in their original position.

Lubricate camshaft and camshaft bearing caps with engine oil.
Install the intake camshaft (3).
Install the 5 camshaft bearing caps (2).
Install the 10 camshaft bearing cap bolts (1) and handtighten.

Caution:

Refer to Fastener Caution.

Note:

Tighten the camshaft bearing cap bolts one turn at a time in order to avoid shape distortion of the camshaft.

Tighten the camshaft bearing cap bolts one turn at a time and in a spiral sequence as shown to 8 Y (71 lb in)
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Remove the camshaft bearing cap bolts in a spiral sequence as shown one turn at a time until there is no spring tension pushing on the camshaft. Note: Mind the markings on the ...

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