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Makes 🢒 Pontiac 🢒 2008 🢒 Vibe - FWD 🢒 Engine 🢒 Engine Mechanical - 1.8L (LV6) 🢒 Intake Camshaft and Valve Lifter Installation

    Object Number: 235547 Size: SH

    Important: When performing any service procedure that pertains to the camshaft or the camshaft actuator, unlock the camshaft actuator locking pin. Refer to Camshaft Position Actuator Locking Pin Adjustment .

    Important: Used lifters must be returned to their original position in the cylinder head. If the camshaft is being replaced, the lifters must also be replaced.

  1. Oil the lifters and install the lifters into the lifter bores.
  2. Install the intake camshaft onto the cylinder head with the number 1 cam lobes facing as shown.

    3. Important: Each bearing cap has a number and a directional arrow marked on the bearing cap.

  3. Install the camshaft bearing caps in their proper locations with the arrows facing forward.

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


    Object Number: 427001 Size: SH
  4. Install the camshaft bearing cap bolts.

    5. Tighten

        • Tighten the camshaft bearing cap bolts in the sequence shown to 13 N·m (10 lb ft).
        • Tighten the front bearing cap bolts to 23 N·m (17 lb ft).

    Object Number: 625493 Size: SH
  5. Install the intake camshaft sprocket to the camshaft.
  6. Install the intake camshaft sprocket bolt to the camshaft.

    7. Tighten
    Tighten the bolt to 55 N·m (40 lb ft).

  7. Unlock the intake camshaft actuator locking pin. Refer to Camshaft Position Actuator Locking Pin Adjustment .