Checking the camshaft (Fiesta 2)

The camshaft should not show any obvious signs of wear. If the cams are clearly worn or have flattened tips, the shaft must be replaced.

Below are the main parameters of the gas distribution system

Cam lift, mm	1.4i	1.6i	diesel 1.8
Inlet valve	5,790	6,570	10,000
Release, valve	5,790	6,570	9,000
Camshaft bearing diameter, mm
I bearing	44.75	27,960...27,980	27,960...27,980
II bearing	45,00
III bearing	45,25
IV bearing	45,50
V bearing	45,75
Camshaft axial clearance	0,05...0,15	0,1...0,24	0,1...0,24
Valve timing, deg
Opening of the intake valve before TDC	15	4	6
Closing of the intake valve after BDC	30	32	32
Exhaust valve opening before BDC	28	38	57
Closing of the exhaust valve after TDC	13	10	7
Thickness of the camshaft support plate	4,457...4,508 mm	4,457...4,508 mm	4,457...4,508 mm

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