Camshafts in camshaft housing - r.r. - includes camshaft housing replacement if necessary
- Make
- Fiat
- Model
- 500 Factory Service Manual
- Year
- 2007–2024
- Section
- Timing system › Camshafts in camshaft housing - r.r. - includes camshaft housing replacement if necessary
CAMSHAFTS IN CAMSHAFT HOUSING - R.R. - INCLUDES CAMSHAFT HOUSING REPLACEMENT IF NECESSARY
Removing
- Disconnect the negative battery terminal.
| Description | Connector | |
|---|---|---|
| Battery | See A001 BATTERY |
Op. 0010T20 ENGINE COOLANT - CHANGE
Op. 1048A23 COLD AIR INTAKE FOR AIR FILTER - R.R
Op. 1048A10 AIR FILTER ASSEMBLY - R.R.
Op. 1048A32 HOSE FROM AIR FILTER TO INTAKE MANIFOLD - R + R
Op. 1056B60 SINGLE FUEL MANIFOLD PIPE, WITH INJECTORS - R.R.
Op. 1072B10 INLET MANIFOLD - R + R AND REPLACE SEAL
Op. 1056B15 THROTTLE BODY INTERGRAL WITH MDS - R.R.
Op. 1072B10 INLET MANIFOLD - R + R AND REPLACE SEAL
Op. 5510C14 IGNITION COIL/S - R.R.
Op. 5510C30 ENGINE TIMING SENSOR - R+R
Op. 4450B04 RIGHT FRONT WHEEL - R.R
Op. 4410D22 BRACKET FIXING FRONT SUSPENSION CROSSMEMBER TO BODYSHELL (ONE), LEFT OR RIGHT - R.R.
Op. 7055B66 ENGINE COMPARTMENT DUST COVER IN RIGHT FRONT WHEEL ARCH - R.R.
Op. 7055B91 RIGHT FRONT WHEEL ARCH LINER - R.R.
Op. 1088B10 ENGINE COOLANT SUPPLY RESERVOIR - R.R.
Op. 1008B10 POWER UNIT FRONT SUPPORT FLEXIBLE MOUNTING (TIMING SIDE) - REPLACE
Op. 1008A46 POWER UNIT RIGID SUPPORT - TIMING SIDE - R.R.
Op. 1092G11 ENGINE COMPONENTS SINGLE DRIVE BELT - R.R. FOR VERSIONS WITH AIR CONDITIONING
Op. 1032D26 TIMING SYSTEM FRONT PROTECTIVE COVER (UPPER PART) - R.R.
Op. 1032D27 TIMING SYSTEM FRONT PROTECTIVE COVER (LOWER PART) - R.R.
Op. 1008C30 POWER UNIT LOWER REACTION LINK - R.R.
Op. 1008C34 BRACKET ON GEARBOX FOR LOWER REACTION ROD - R.R.
Op. 1092A12 CRANKSHAFT PULLEY - R+R FOR VERSIONS WITH AIR CONDITIONING
Op. 1084A16 OIL DIPSTICK PIPE - R.R
Op. 1016B10 SINGLE CAMSHAFT HOUSING - REPLACE GASKET
1. Remove the tappet retaining tool.
| Tool | Description | Function | Validity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.860.988.000 | Tappet retaining tool | Tappet retaining | 1.4 16V |
- Remove the hydraulic tappets from their housings.
- Fit the head support tool.
| Tool | Description | Function | Validity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.860.470.000 | Mount | Head overhaul | all versions |
- Position the camshaft housing in a vice.
1. Using a dial gauge and magnetic base, check that the inlet side camshaft end float is within the recommended values.
| Measurement | Value | Validity |
|---|---|---|
| Camshaft endfloat (mm) | 0.10 ÷ 0.29 | 1.4 16V |
If the inlet side camshaft end float is not within the recommended limits, replace the cylinder head extension.
- Undo the bolts loosened previously and remove the camshaft idler gears.
1. Remove the tapered plugs.
- Rotate the camshaft housing through 180°.
1. Undo the bolts (1a) and remove the inlet side camshaft protective (1b), complete with O-ring.
2. Remove the exhaust side camshaft oil seal.
3. Undo the tapered plug, timing side.
- Release the camshafts.
Refitting
- Check that the diameter of the camshaft bearings and the cam lift correspond to the recommended figures.
| Measurement | Value | Validity |
|---|---|---|
| Camshaft bearing diameter - First bearing (mm) | 35.000 ÷ 35.002 | 1.4 16V |
| Measurement | Value | Validity |
|---|---|---|
| Camshaft bearing diameter - Second bearing (mm) | 48.000 ÷ 48.002 | 1.4 16V |
| Measurement | Value | Validity |
|---|---|---|
| Camshaft bearing diameter - Third bearing (mm) | 49.000 ÷ 49.002 | 1.4 16V |
| Measurement | Value | Validity |
|---|---|---|
| Nominal inlet cam lift (mm) | 8.00 | 1.4 16V |
| Measurement | Value | Validity |
|---|---|---|
| Nominal exhaust cam lift (mm) | 7.05 | 1.4 16V |
The surfaces of the cams and the bearings should not show signs of wear, grooves or seizing. If this is not the case, replace the camshafts.
- Place the camshafts in their housings.
- Undo the plugs and fit the camshaft centring pins.
| Tool | Description | Function | Validity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.860.985.000 | Locating pins | Camshaft timing | 1.4 16V |
1. Fit a new oil seal on the exhaust side camshaft using the tool.
| Tool | Description | Function | Validity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.860.990.000 | Fitting tool | Fitting oil seal on exhaust camshaft | 1.4 16V |
- Fit the inlet side camshaft protective cover in place, complete with a new O-ring and secure it using the bolts.
- Rotate the camshaft housing through 180°.
- Fit the tapered plugs in their seats and tighten them to the recommended torque checking that the maximum projection is 1 mm.
| Component | Fastening | dia | Value (daNm) | Validity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Camshaft plugs | M16x1.5 | 1.5 | 1.3 Multijet 1.4 16V |
- Place the camshaft idler gears in position and screw in the fixing bolts without tightening them to torque.
Firstly, fit the exhaust side gear; then fit the inlet side gear aligning the (inner and outer) teeth until they are matched with the teeth on the exhaust side gear.
- Remove the camshaft housing from the vice and separate it from the support tool.
- Place the hydraulic tappets in their housings and fit the retaining tool.
| Tool | Description | Function | Validity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.860.988.000 | Tappet retaining tool | Tappet retaining | 1.4 16V |
Op. 1016B10 SINGLE CAMSHAFT HOUSING - REPLACE GASKET
Op. 1084A16 OIL DIPSTICK PIPE - R.R
Op. 1092A12 CRANKSHAFT PULLEY - R+R FOR VERSIONS WITH AIR CONDITIONING
Op. 1008C34 BRACKET ON GEARBOX FOR LOWER REACTION ROD - R.R.
Op. 1008C30 POWER UNIT LOWER REACTION LINK - R.R.
Op. 1032D27 TIMING SYSTEM FRONT PROTECTIVE COVER (LOWER PART) - R.R.
Op. 1032D26 TIMING SYSTEM FRONT PROTECTIVE COVER (UPPER PART) - R.R.
Op. 1092G11 ENGINE COMPONENTS SINGLE DRIVE BELT - R.R. FOR VERSIONS WITH AIR CONDITIONING
Op. 1008A46 POWER UNIT RIGID SUPPORT - TIMING SIDE - R.R.
Op. 1008B10 POWER UNIT FRONT SUPPORT FLEXIBLE MOUNTING (TIMING SIDE) - REPLACE
Op. 1088B10 ENGINE COOLANT SUPPLY RESERVOIR - R.R.
Op. 7055B91 RIGHT FRONT WHEEL ARCH LINER - R.R.
Op. 7055B66 ENGINE COMPARTMENT DUST COVER IN RIGHT FRONT WHEEL ARCH - R.R.
Op. 4410D22 BRACKET FIXING FRONT SUSPENSION CROSSMEMBER TO BODYSHELL (ONE), LEFT OR RIGHT - R.R.
Op. 4450B04 RIGHT FRONT WHEEL - R.R
Op. 5510C30 ENGINE TIMING SENSOR - R+R
Op. 5510C14 IGNITION COIL/S - R.R.
Op. 1072B10 INLET MANIFOLD - R + R AND REPLACE SEAL
Op. 1056B15 THROTTLE BODY INTERGRAL WITH MDS - R.R.
Op. 1072B10 INLET MANIFOLD - R + R AND REPLACE SEAL
Op. 1056B60 SINGLE FUEL MANIFOLD PIPE, WITH INJECTORS - R.R.
Op. 1048A32 HOSE FROM AIR FILTER TO INTAKE MANIFOLD - R + R
Op. 1048A10 AIR FILTER ASSEMBLY - R.R.
Op. 1048A23 COLD AIR INTAKE FOR AIR FILTER - R.R
Op. 0010T20 ENGINE COOLANT - CHANGE
- Connect the negative battery terminal.
| Description | Connector | |
|---|---|---|
| Battery | See A001 BATTERY |
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