Lotus Elise Service Notes page 202

ENGINE
13. Fit 32 bolts noting that 4 longest bolts are fitted
at each end of camshaft carrier.
14. Using sequence shown, progressively tighten
bolts to 10 Nm.
15. Remove timing plates 18G 1770/1 - front and
18G 1770/2 - rear.
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17.
Fit and tighten new bolts - front and rear VVC
housings to camshaft carrier to 10 Nm.
Fit and tighten new bolts - VVC housings to
cylinder head to 10 Nm.
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NOTE: Camshaft front oil seal illustrated.
18. Position oil seal protector 18G 1749 over end
of camshaft and fit new exhaust camshaft front
and rear oil seals using tool 18G 1769A .
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NOTE: Front oil seals are coloured
BLACK, rear oil seals are coloured RED.
~ CAUTION: Oil seals must be fitted dry. Do
/ } \ not use tool 18G 1769 for fitting seals as
they will not be positioned correctly within
recess.
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19. Fit new front and rear VVC housing oil seals
using tool 18G 1604A.
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NOTE: Front oil seals are coloured
BLACK, rear oil seals are coloured RED.
~ CAUTION: Oil seals must be fitted dry. Do
/ j \ not use tool 18G 1604 for fitting seals as
they will not be positioned correctly within
recess.
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