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HOMESERVICE MANUALSBUICK2005ALLURE (CANADA) V6-3.6LREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISENGINE, COOLING AND EXHAUSTENGINESERVICE AND REPAIROVERHAULREPAIR INSTRUCTIONS111. CAMSHAFT POSITION ACTUATOR INSTALLATION - LEFT INTAKE
2005 Buick Allure (CANADA) V6-3.6L
111. Camshaft Position Actuator Installation - Left Intake
2005 Buick Allure (CANADA) V6-3.6LSECTION 111. Camshaft Position Actuator Installation - Left Intake
Camshaft Position (CMP) Actuator Installation - Left Intake
1. Notice: Refer to Torque Reaction Against Timing Drive Chain Notice in Service Precautions.
Use an open wrench on the hex cast into the camshaft in order to prevent camshaft rotation when tightening the camshaft position actuator bolt.
2. Install the left intake camshaft position actuator.
3. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.
Install the camshaft position actuator bolt.
Tighten the camshaft position actuator bolt to 58 Nm (43 ft. lbs.).
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Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- β’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- β’ Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- β’ The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- β’ You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- β’ You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.