ODES UTV Desertcross 1000cc-3 - Timing Chain Removal (MAG Side); Timing Chain Removal (PTO Side)

3. ENGINE
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1. Timing chain
2. Lower timing chain guide
3. Timing chain guide (tensioner side)
NOTE: Mark the operating direction of the timing
chain and check for excessive radial play before
removal. Refer to TIMING CHAIN
INSPECTION.
Carefully pull the timing chain downwards and
sideways, then out of the crankcase.
Timing Chain Removal (PTO Side)
Refer to BOTTOM END subsection and remove
following parts:
- PTO cover
- Breather gear
- Intermediate gear.
Refer to PTO END subsection and remove
following parts:
- Valve cover.
Refer to following procedures in this subsection
and remove following parts:
- Chain tensioner
- Camshaft timing gear.
Remove timing chain guide (tensioner side) and
lower timing chain guide.
1. Timing chain
2. Lower timing chain guide
3. Timing chain guide (tensioner side)
Carefully pull the timing chain sideward and down
from the crankcase.
NOTE: Mark the operating direction of the timing
chain and check for excessive radial play before
removal. Refer to TIMING CHAIN
INSPECTION.
Timing Chain Inspection
Inspection is the same for both timing chains.
Check timing chain on camshaft timing gear for
excessive radial play.
CHECK TIMING CHAIN RADIAL PLAY
Check chain condition for wear and teeth
condition.