Camshaft - examination and renovation

Engine repair procedures - 1.05 and 1.3 litre pre August 1985 / Camshaft - examination and renovation

Examine the camshaft bearing surfaces, cam lobes and followers for wear. If wear is excessive, renew the camshaft and followers.

Check the camshaft run-out by turning it between fixed centres with a dial gauge on the centre journal. If the run-out exceeds that specified, renew the shaft (see illustration).

27.2 Checking camshaft run-out