Lotus Elise S1 Service Notes page 138

ENGINE
CAMSHAFT TIMING BELT - K8 ENGINES
Remove
CAUTION: Do not use camshaft gear, gear
l \ retaining bolt or timing belt to rotate
crankshaft.
A
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M124960
5. Check that timimg mark on crankshaft pulley is
aligned with mark on timing belt lower cover.
1. Slacken bottom bolt securing timing belt upper
front cover.
NOTE; Remove bottom bolt when cover is
not slotted.
2. Remove 6 bolts from timing belt upper front
cover.
3. Remove timing belt upper front cover and seal
ISO 1571
6. Position flywheel locking tool 18G 1571 to
flywheel.
7. Secure with 2 bolts.
12M0556
4. Rotate crankshaft clockwise to align camshaft
gear timing marks with top face of cylinder
head - 90° BTDC.
OVERHAUL