OEM 2000 Chevrolet Astro Camshaft

2000 Chevrolet Astro Camshaft Parts and Q&A

• Q: How to replace the camshaft on 2000 Chevrolet Astro?

  A: Changing the Camshaft begins with removing the engine cover, air cleaner assembly, radiator, a/c condenser, radiator grille, and valve lifters from the system. Clean the Camshaft along with its bearings after removing the Timing Chain and Camshaft sprocket and balance shaft drive gear. Through complete examination check both the Camshaft and bearings. Installing a new Camshaft requires engine oil along with filter replacement and addition of gm engine oil supplement gm p/n 1052367 and an equivalent. Begin by installing the engine block-mounted Camshaft before fastening on the balance shaft drive gear that must align precisely to the driven gear. After installing the Timing Chain and Camshaft sprocket users must insert valve lifters and A/C Condenser before adding Radiator grille and finally Radiator. Before installing the air cleaner assembly with engine cover it's essential to fill the engine cooling system while also recharging the air conditioning system.