Checking the camshaft

The camshaft must not show obvious signs of wear. If the cams are clearly worn or flattened, 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
Outlet, 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
Gas distribution phases, deg
Opening the intake valve before TDC	15	4	6
Inlet valve closing after BDC	30	32	32
Opening the exhaust valve before BDC	28	38	57
Closing the exhaust valve after TDC	13	10	7
Camshaft bearing plate thickness	4.457...4.508 mm	4.457...4.508 mm	4.457...4.508 mm