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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Holden 🢒 2009 🢒 VE Ute 🢒 Engine 🢒 Engine Mechanical - 4.8L, 5.3L, 6.0L, 6.2L, or 7.0L 🢒 Camshaft Installation

    Object Number: 1950823 Size: SH
  1. Lubricate the camshaft (2) journals and bearings with clean engine oil.
  2. Install M8 -1.25 x 100 mm ( M8 -1.25 x 4.0 in) bolts (1) in the front of the camshaft (2).

    3. Important: 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 bolts (1) as a handle, carefully install the camshaft (2) into the cylinder block (3).
  4. Remove the bolts (1) from the front of the camshaft (2).

    5. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.


    Object Number: 1950817 Size: SH

    Important: The gasket surface on the engine block should be clean and free of dirt or debris.

  5. Install the camshaft retainer (2).
  6. Install the camshaft retainer to cylinder block retaining bolts (1).

    7. Tighten
    Tighten the bolts to 25 N·m (18 lb ft).