K16 VVC housing gaskets - remove

K16 VVC housing gaskets - remove

1. Secure VVC housing and camshaft in a soft-jawed vice with camshaft positioned upwards.

CAUTION: Only tighten vice sufficiently to retain housing, damage to mechanism will result if vice is overtightened.

2. Taking care not to allow camshaft to become separated from VVC mechanism, remove clamp 18G 1770 and timing plate 18G 1770/1 - front or 18G 1770/2 - rear.
3. Remove and discard VVC housing gasket.
4. Repeat above procedures for remaining VVC housing gasket.

K16 VVC housing gaskets - refit

NOTE: To assist correct location of VVC housing gasket in its fitted position, apply a light film of grease to gasket face of VVC housing.

1. Lubricate sealing ring of new gasket with engine oil.

2. Fit timing plate 18G 1770/1 - front or 18G 1770/2 - rear.
3. Fit gasket, align bolt holes.
4. Assemble clamp 18G 1770 to camshaft and VVC assembly, fit camshaft gear bolt and washer to retain clamp.
5. Remove VVC housing and camshaft from vice.
6. Repeat above procedures for remaining VVC housing gasket.