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ENGINE - K SERIES KV6

12-3-96 OVERHAUL

12. Check end-float of camshafts using a DTI. 

 

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 GENERAL DATA, Engine - KV6 

Petrol.

CAUTION: If camshaft end-float exceeds 
limits given, repeat check with new 
camshaft(s). If end-float is still excessive, 
replace cylinder head and camshaft carrier 
as an assembly.

13. Using sequence shown, progressively loosen 

22 bolts securing camshaft carrier to cylinder 
head until valve spring pressure is released 
and remove bolts.

14. Remove camshaft carrier.

15. Remove camshafts and discard oil seals.

Note: Inlet camshafts are colour coded orange, 
exhaust camshafts 

16. Using a stick magnet, remove 12 hydraulic 

tappets from cylinder head.

CAUTION: Store hydraulic tappets in their 
fitted order and store upright. Maintain 
absolute cleanliness when handling 
hydraulic tappets. Failure to observe these 
precautions can result in engine failure.

17. Measure the outside diameter of hydraulic 

tappets. 
 

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 GENERAL DATA, Engine - KV6 

Petrol.

Note: Measurement must be taken half-way 
along tappet body.

18. Using LRT-12-034, and adapter LRT-12-034/1

compress valve spring, remove 2 collets, 
release valve spring and remove LRT-12-034.

19. Remove valve spring cap and valve spring.
20. Remove valve from cylinder head.

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