Camshaft carrier and camshafts - K16 VVC engines - refit (page 4 of 7)
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- Engine & gearbox overhaul K Series Engine Overhaul Manual
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OverhaulCamshaft carrier and camshafts - K16 VVC engines - refit · page 4 of 7
- Fit rear timing belt backplate, fit and tighten bolts to: M5 bolts - 6 Nm M6 bolts - 10 Nm.
- Ensure that hydraulic control piston is pushed fully to top of bore and that rack teeth will be aligned to control shaft when control unit is fitted.
- Position hydraulic control unit and seal plate to camshaft carrier, engage teeth of rack with those of control shaft.
- Fit and lightly tighten 3 bolts.
- Check that timing slots in front and rear VVC control sleeves are visible through holes in camshaft carrier.
CAUTION: If timing slots are not visible, carry out following procedure.
- Remove hydraulic control unit.
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