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Rover 800 Workshop Manual (1996-1999)05 · Engine - diesel
05 · Engine

Camshaft (page 7 of 9)

Make
Rover
Model
800 Workshop Manual
Year
1996–1999
Section
Repairs
Engine - dieselCamshaft · page 7 of 9
Diagram
  1. Remove 14 remaining bolts securing sump.
  2. Release and remove sump.
Release and remove sump.
  1. Remove 2 bolts securing oil strainer.
  2. Remove strainer.
  3. Discard 2 ’O’ rings from pick-up pipe.
Discard 2 ’O’ rings from pick-up pipe.
  1. Remove 2 Allen screws securing camshaft thrust plate.
  2. Withdraw and remove camshaft, moving tappets clear of camshaft lobes if necessary.
Withdraw and remove camshaft, moving tappets clear of camshaft lobes if necessary.
  1. Support camshaft gear on bed of press and press camshaft out of gear.
  2. Remove Woodruff key.
  3. Remove camshaft thrust plate.
  4. Check camshaft gear teeth for wear or damage. Renew if necessary.
  5. Check camshaft thrust plate for wear and damage. Renew thrust plate if necessary.

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