Lotus Elise Service Notes page 173

ENGINE
Exhaust camshaft
6. Check camshaft end-float using a DTI.
Exhaust camshaft end-float = 0.06 to 0.19 mm
Sen/ice limit = 0.3 mm
7. Renew components as necessary to achieve
correct end-float.
Camshaft carrier and camshafts - K8 and all K16
Non W C engines - remove
K8
1. Using sequence shown, progressively slacken
22 bolts securing camshaft carrier to cylinder
head until valve spring pressure is released;
remove bolts.
2. Remove camshaft carrier.
NOTE: Dowel located.
3. Remove camshaft.
4. Remove and discard camshaft oil seals.
5. Using a stick magnet, remove 8 tappets from
cylinder head. Retain tappets in their fitted
order and invert to prevent oil loss.
3 6 OVERHAUL