Suzuki RM-Z450 - Page 114

6-29 CYLINDER HEAD, CYLINDER AND PISTON
• Install the camshaft journal holder.
• Have the camshaft journal holder evenly by tightening the
camshaft journal holder bolts lightly, in the ascending order of
numbers.
NOTE:
* When tightening the camshaft journal holder bolts, the piston
position must be at TDC on the compression stroke.
* The ascending order of numbers are indicated on the cam-
shaft journal holder.
• Tighten the camshaft journal holder bolts in ascending order
of numbers to the specified torque.
$ Camshaft journal holder bolt: 10 N·m
(1.0 kgf-m, 7.0 lb-ft)
CAM CHAIN TENSION ADJUSTER
• Retract the push rod by pushing the stopper
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1.
• Install a new gasket
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2.
• Install the cam chain tension adjuster
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3 with “UP” mark faced
upward.
• Tighten the cam chain tension adjuster mounting bolts to the
specified torque.
$ Cam chain tension adjuster mounting bolt:
10 N·m (1.0 kgf-m, 7.0 lb-ft)
• Install the spring
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4.
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CAUTION
Use the new gasket to prevent oil leakage.