OEM 2000 Cadillac Catera Camshaft

2000 Cadillac Catera Camshaft Parts Questions & Experts Answers

• Q: How to replace the left camshaft on 2000 Cadillac Catera?

  A: Begin left Camshaft replacement by taking out the intake plenum with its intake air resonator and the lh Camshaft cover together with the Timing Belt cover and Timing Belt. The counterclockwise Crankshaft rotation should achieve the 60 degrees btdc mark to stop piston and valve interaction. The Timing Belt alignment kit (J 42069) must be inserted into both Camshaft gears after which the Camshaft gear bolt and Camshaft gear can be removed. First remove the Camshaft bearing cap bolts and caps one at a time while keeping record of the code marks (R1, R2, R3, etc.) followed by removal of the Camshaft with its attached seal. Prepare all bearing and sealing surfaces by cleaning the areas before applying gm p/n 1052367 or equivalent lubricating agent to the Camshaft bearing surfaces. Caution must be taken when installing the Camshaft into the cylinder head as the exhaust Camshaft pin requires placement in the 12 o'clock position and the intake Camshaft pin needs to be set at the 7 o'clock position. Use loctite 573 or an equivalent adhesive to treat the front bearing caps before placing them in correct positions then tighten bearing bolts evenly to 8 nm torque. Use a Camshaft/front main seal installer (J 35268-A) to insert the lip of the Camshaft Seal while applying gm p/n 12377985 or equivalent coating material. To install the new Camshaft gear bolt use the Timing Belt alignment kit (J 42069) to stabilize the Camshaft gear during torquing to 50 nm (37 ft. Lbs.) + 60 degrees + 15 degrees with torque/angle meter (J 36660-A). Reposition the Crankshaft at tdc and place the Timing Belt back in its appropriate place before reinstaling the front Timing Belt cover and both the lh Camshaft cover and intake plenum along with the intake air resonator and lastly reattach the battery negative cable.