KTM 1190 RC8 EU 2008 - Removing the Idler and Timing Chain on the Left

30/DISASSEMBLING THE ENGINE 81
19.15Removing the front camshafts
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– Remove spark plug shaft insert .
– Loosen and remove screws  from the outside to the inside.
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The cams should not activate the valves.
– Remove the camshaft bearing bridge.
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– Raise the camshaft at the rear and take the timing chain off of the rear sprocket.
Remove the camshaft.
19.16Removing the front cylinder head
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– Remove nuts  with the washers.
– Alternately loosen screws  and remove them.
– Take off the cylinder head. Remove the cylinder head gasket.
19.17Removing the front piston
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– Carefully pull off the cylinder.
– Make sure that the two pins remain in place. Remove the cylinder base gasket.
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– Remove piston pin retainer .
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Do not damage the groove of the oil scraper ring!
– Remove the piston pin and take off the piston.