Chevrolet Equinox Service Manual: Camshaft Cover Installation - Left Side Valvetrain Camshaft

Special ToolsEN 46101 Spark Plug Tube Seal GuideEN-48383 Camshaft Retaining Tools

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Remove the EN-48383-2 from the rear of the left camshafts.

Install the EN 46101 guide onto the spark plug tubes of the left cylinder head.

Install the NEW camshaft cover bolt grommets prior to installing the camshaft coverbolts.Wipe the camshaft cover sealing surface on the left cylinder head with a clean, lint-freecloth.

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Place a bead 8-mm (0.3150-in) in diameter by 4-mm (0.1575-in) in height of RTV sealanton the engine front cover split lines-(1). Refer toAdhesives, Fluids, Lubricants, and Sealersfor recommended sealant.

Place the left camshaft cover into position onto the left cylinder head.

Loosely install the left camshaft cover bolts.

Caution:Refer toFastener Caution.

Tighten the left camshaft cover bolts in the sequence shown.Tighten the left camshaft cover bolts in the sequence to 10-Y (89-lb-in).Tighten the left camshaft cover bolts a second pass in the sequence to 10-Y (89-lb-in).

Remove the EN 46101 guide from the spark plug tubes of the left cylinder head.

Install the NEW spark plugs into the left cylinder head and tighten to 18-Y (13-lb-ft).

Inspect the inside of the ignition coil rubber boot for a thin, even coat of grease.If there is no grease present or additional grease is necessary, complete the followingprocedure:Apply a thin coating of dielectric grease evenly to the inside of the ignition coilrubber boot, up to a depth of 15-mm from the end of the boot. Refer toAdhesives, Fluids, Lubricants, and Sealers.Remove any excess grease from around the end of the boot, and ensure there is notan excessive amount within the boot.Install the ignition coils.

Install the ignition coil bolts and tighten to 10-Y (89-lb-in).