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Rover K Series Engine Overhaul Manual03 · Overhaul
03 · General

Camshaft carrier and camshafts - K16 VVC engines - refit (page 5 of 7)

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Engine & gearbox overhaul K Series Engine Overhaul Manual
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Overhaul
OverhaulCamshaft carrier and camshafts - K16 VVC engines - refit · page 5 of 7
Diagram
  1. Using a screwdriver, rotate control shaft as far as possible in an anti-clockwise direction, viewed from front of camshaft carrier.

NOTE: Timing slots in both VVC control sleeves should now be visible.

  1. Push hydraulic control unit piston to top of bore.
  2. Fit hydraulic control unit, fit and lightly tighten 3 bolts.
Fit hydraulic control unit, fit and lightly tighten 3 bolts.
  1. Check that timing slots on both front and rear VVC control sleeves are visible. If slots are still not visible, repeat the foregoing procedure as necessary.
Check that timing slots on both front and rear VVC control sleeves are visible. If slots a
  1. Apply low pressure air to oil temperature transmitter port in hydraulic control unit to extend rack.
  2. Check that rack is fully extended i.e. rack teeth are at limit of travel and timing slots are no longer visible through holes in camshaft carrier.
  3. Tighten hydraulic control unit bolts to 25 Nm.

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