Camshaft Cover (Unit Repair): Installation

2004 Oldsmobile Bravada AWDSECTION Installation
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  1. Assemble camshaft cover and gasket, use care to make sure that gasket is located in retaining groove on camshaft cover.
  2. Install cover on cylinder head and hand tighten bolts.
    Fig 1: Installing Cover On Cylinder Head
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  3. Install ground strap.

    Torque: 

    Camshaft Cover Bolts: 10 N.m (89 in-lbs) Camshaft Cover Ground Strap Bolts: 10 N.m (89 in-lbs) 

    Fig 2: Installing Ground Strap
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  4. Install spark plugs.

    Torque: 

    Spark Plugs: 20 N.m (15 ft-lbs) 

    Fig 3: Installing Spark Plugs
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  5. Install ignition coil and module assembly to cam cover.

    Torque: 

    Ignition Coil-to-Camshaft Cover Bolts: 8 N.m (71 in-lbs) 

  6. Install power steering backing plate.

Torque: 

Power Steering Backing Plate: 25 N.m (18 ft-lbs) 

Fig 4: Installing Power Steering Backing Plate
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  • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
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