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7. Remove the hydraulic tensioner and discard the O-rings.
Camshaft Drive Chain Tensioner – Inspection
1. Inspect the camshaft drive chain tensioner spring for damage and deformation.
Renew as necessary.
2. Inspect the tip of the camshaft drive chain tensioner plunger for wear and damage.
Renew as necessary.
Camshaft Drive Chain Tensioner – Installation
Make sure the motorcycle is stabilised and adequately supported.
A correctly supported motorcycle will help prevent it from falling.
An unstable motorcycle may fall, causing injury to the operator or damage to the
motorcycle.
When turning the crankshaft at the front of the engine (clutch cover end) always turn
anticlockwise.
When turning the crankshaft at the rear of the engine (alternator cover end) always
turn clockwise.
Turning the crankshaft in the wrong direction may cause the camshaft drive chain to
slip on the camshaft sprockets resulting in incorrect camshaft timing.
1. Make sure that the camshaft drive chain tensioner blade is in contact with the
camshaft drive chain.
2. Check that the wedges are between the camshaft sprockets and the crankcase.
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