Section 03 ENGINE
Sub-Section 05 (TOP END)
03-05-18
1, Cylinder Head Cover
Install cylinder head cover.
Apply Loctite 242 (blue) below head of screws
no. 15
.
Apply also synthetic grease on threads of screws
no. 15
.
Torque cylinder head screws
no. 15
to 12 N•m (9
lbf•ft) as per following illustrated sequence. Re-
peat the procedure, retightening all screws
no. 15
to 24 N•m (17 lbf•ft).
ADJUSTMENT
RAVE Valve
Turn the red plastic knob
no. 28
until it is equal to
the valve cover.
1. Knob equal with the cover
This will ensure the correct preload on the return
spring
no. 29
in order to open and close the RAVE
valve at the proper RPM.
Combustion Chamber Volume
Measurement
The combustion chamber volume is the region in
the cylinder head above the piston at Top Dead
Center. It is measured with the cylinder head in-
stalled on the engine.
1. Combustion chamber
NOTE:
When checking the combustion chamber
volume, engine must be cold, piston must be free
of carbon deposit and cylinder head must be lev-
eled.
1. Remove both spark plugs and bring one piston
to Top Dead Center a using a TDC gauge.
1. Bring piston to TDC
F01D46A
10 8 2 4 6 12
113 1 59 7
F00D0GA
1
F01D5VA
1
1
F01D2IA