Yamaha XVS650 - Page 118

CYLINDER HEADS ENG
CYLINDER HEAD REMOVAL
Rear cylinder head
1.Align:
•
"T" mark
(with the stationary pointer)
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Removal steps:
.Temporarily install the AC magneto cover
without the pickup coil and stator coil.
• Turn the crankshaft clockwise.
• Align the liT" mark ® with the stationary
pointer (6) on the crankcase cover (left)
when the rear piston is at TDC on the
compression stroke.
• When
the "Til mark is aligned with the
stationary pointer the punch
mark © on
the camshaft sprocket should be aligned
with the stationary pointer @ on the cylin-
der head.
• The rear piston is at
TDC on the compres-
sion stroke when there is clearance at
both
of the rocker arms. If there is no
clearance then turn the crankshaft clock-
wise one full turn.
• Check that the rear piston is
at TDC in the
compression stroke.
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2.Loosen:
• Bolt (camshaft sprocket)
CD
NOTE: _
Use the sheave holder ® to hold the rotor.
'. Sheave holder:
YS-01880,90890-01701
3.Loosen:
•
Cap bolt (timing chain tensioner)
4.Remove:
•
Timing chain tensioner
• Gasket
5.Remove:
• Bolt (camshaft sprocket)
CD
• Camshaft sprocket plate ®
(only rear)
• Camshaft sprocket
®
NOTE:
To prevent the timing chain from falling
into the crankcase fasten a wire to it.
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