Lotus Elise S1 Service Notes page 172

Camshafts - K8 and all K16 Non VVC engines -
check end-float
1. Check end-float of each camshaft using a DTI.
Camshaft end-float = 0.06 to 0.19 mm
Service limit = 0.3 mm
2. Renew components as necessary to achieve
correct end-float.
ENGINE
Camshafts - K16 VVC engines - check end-float
Inlet camshafts
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1. Assemble a suitable DTi to camshaft carrier
with stylus of gauge contacting face of front
camshaft number 4 cam.
2. Move camshaft fully rearwards and zero
gauge.
3. Move camshaft fully towards and note
end-float reading on gauge:
Inlet camshaft end-float = 0.03 to 0.15 mm
Service limit = 0.25 mm
4. Repeat above procedure for rear camshaft with
stylus of gauge contacting face of number 5
cam.
5. Renew camshaft/WC assemblies as
necessary to achieve correct end-float.
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