Yamaha XP500 - Checking the Camshafts

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ENG
CAMSHAFTS
5. Remove:
CAUTION:
Before removing the camshafts from the
cylinder head, tilt up the engine at least 25°.
• intake camshaft cap 1
• exhaust camshaft cap 2
• dowel pins
CAUTION:
To prevent damage to the cylinder head,
camshafts or camshaft caps, loosen the
camshaft cap bolts in stages and in a criss-
cross pattern, working from the outside in.
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6. Remove:
• intake camshaft 1
• exhaust camshaft 2
NOTE:
To prevent the timing chain from falling into the
crankcase, faster it with a wire 3.
7. Remove:
• timing chain guide (exhaust side)
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CHECKING THE CAMSHAFTS
1. Check:
• camshaft lobes
Blue discoloration/pitting/scratches →
Replace the camshaft.