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1
2
3
4Removing the cylinder head cover
Fuel tank
Side and bottom cowlings
Throttle body assembly
Radiator assembly
Air cut-off valve
Ignition coil
Spark plug
Cylinder head cover
Cylinder head cover gasket4
4
1
1Remove the parts in the order listed.
Refer to “FUEL TANK” in chapter 3.
Refer to “COWLINGS” in chapter 3.
Refer to “THROTTLE BODIES” in
chapter 7.
Refer to “RADIATOR” in chapter 3.
Refer to “AIR INDUCTION SYSTEM” in
chapter 7.
13 Nm (1.3 mkg, 9.4 ftlb)
8 Nm (0.8 mkg, 5.7 ftlb)
12 Nm (1.2 mkg, 8.7 ftlb)
CAMSHAFTENG
EAS00194
CAMSHAFT
CYLINDER HEAD COVER
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CAMSHAFTENG
NOTE:
NOTE:
NOTE:
3. Install:
timing chain tensioner spring
timing chain tension rod
1
Prior to installing the timing chain tensioner rod,
drain the engine oil from the timing chain ten-
sioner housing.
a. Install the timing chain tensioner spring and
timing chain tensioner rod
1.
b. Squeeze the timing chain tensioner clip
2
and push the timing chain tensioner rod 3.
When the timing chain tensioner rod
3 is
pushed while holding the grip of the timing chain
tensioner clip
2, make sure not to release the
timing chain tensioner rod
3 before releasing
the timing chain tensioner clip
2. (Otherwise,
the timing chain tensioner rod
3 may run off.)
c. Hook the clip
4 to the timing chain tensioner
rod
3.
Hook the timing chain tensioner rod pin
5 to the
center of the clip
4. After the installation, check
that the clip
4 can come off by its own weight by
pushing the timing chain tensioner rod
3 at the
position of installation.
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CAMSHAFTENG
10 Nm (1.0 mkg, 7.2 ftlb)
NOTE:
CAUTION:
24 Nm (2.4 mkg, 17 ftlb)
CAUTION:
5. Install:
camshaft cap bolts
Tighten the camshaft cap bolts in stages and in
a crisscross pattern, working from the inner
caps out.
Lubricate the camshaft cap bolts with the
engine oil.
The camshaft cap bolts must be tightened
evenly or damage to the cylinder head,
camshaft caps, and camshafts will result.
Do not turn the crankshaft when installing
the camshaft to avoid damage or improper
valve timing.
6. Tighten:
camshaft sprocket bolts
1
Camshaft wrench
90890-04143
Be sure to tighten the camshaft sprocket
bolts to the specified torque to avoid the
possibility of the bolts coming loose and
damaging the engine.
7. Align:
camshaft punch mark
a
Align the camshaft punch mark a and the
camshaft cap arrow mark
b.
Camshaft wrench
90890-04143
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CAMSHAFTENG
10 Nm (1.0 mkg, 7.2 ftlb)
CAUTION:
WARNING
8. Install:
O-ring
New
timing chain tensioner
1
timing chain tensioner bolts 2
The “arrow” mark a on the timing chain ten-
sioner should face up.
Always use a new O-ring.
9. Turn:
crankshaft
(several full turns clockwise)
10. Check:
“T” mark
a
Make sure the “T” mark on the pickup rotor is
aligned with the crankcase mating sure face
b.
camshaft punch mark
c
Make sure the punch mark c on the cam-
shaft is aligned with the camshaft cap arrow
mark
d.
Out of alignment Adjust.
Refer to the installation steps above.
11. Measure:
valve clearance
Out of specification Adjust.
Refer to “ADJUSTING THE VALVE CLEAR-
ANCE” in chapter 3.
12. Install:
pickup coil rotor cover
Refer to “CRANKSHAFT POSITION SEN-
SOR”.
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CYLINDER HEADENG
8 Nm (0.8 mkg, 5.8 ftlb)
NOTE:
NOTE:
19 Nm (1.9 mkg, 14 ftlb)
67 Nm (6.7 mkg, 48 ftlb)
12 Nm (1.2 mkg, 8.7 ftlb)
NOTE:
EAS00233
INSTALLING THE CYLINDER HEAD
1. Check:
cylinder head bolts
1
Retighten the cylinder head bolts to specifica-
tion, before installing the cylinder head.
2. Install:
gasket
New
1
dowel pins
3. Install:
cylinder head
Pass the timing chain through the timing chain
cavity.
4. Tighten:
cylinder head nuts
1 10
1st
2nd
cylinder head bolts
11 12
First, tighten the nuts 1 10 to approximate-
ly 19 Nm (1.9 mkg, 14 ftlb) with a torque
wrench, and then tighten the 67 Nm (6.7 mkg,
48 ftlb).
Lubricate the cylinder head nuts with engine
oil.
Tighten the cylinder head nuts in the proper
tightening sequence as shown and torque
them in two stages.
5. Install:
exhaust camshaft
intake camshaft
Refer to “INSTALLING THE CAMSHAFTS”.
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VALVES AND VALVE SPRINGSENG
Order Job / Part Q’ty Remarks
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9Removing the valves and valve
springs
Cylinder head
Intake valve lifter
Intake valve pad
Intake valve cotter
Intake valve upper spring seat
Intake valve spring
Intake valve oil seal
Intake valve lower spring seat
Intake valve
Intake valve guide12
12
24
12
12
12
12
12
12Remove the parts in the order listed.
Refer to “CYLINDER HEAD”.
EAS00236
VALVES AND VALVE SPRINGS
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10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18Exhaust valve lifter
Exhaust valve pad
Exhaust valve cotter
Exhaust valve upper spring seat
Exhaust valve spring
Exhaust valve oil seal
Exhaust valve lower spring seat
Exhaust valve
Exhaust valve guide8
8
16
8
8
8
8
8
8
For installation, reverse the removal
procedure.
VALVES AND VALVE SPRINGSENG
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NOTE:
NOTE:
After replacing the valve guide, reface the valve
seat.
Valve guide remover
Intake (4.0 mm, 0.16 in)
90890-04111
Exhaust (4.5 mm, 0.18 in)
90890-04116, YM-4116
Valve guide installer
Intake (4.0 mm, 0.16 in)
90890-04112
Exhaust (4.5 mm, 0.18 in)
90890-04117, YM-4117
Valve guide reamer
Intake (4.0 mm, 0.16 in)
90890-04113
Exhaust (4.5 mm, 0.18 in)
90890-04118, YM-4118
3. Eliminate:
carbon deposits
(from the valve face and valve seat)
4. Check:
valve face
Pitting / wear Grind the valve face.
valve stem end
Mushroom shape or diameter larger than the
body of the valve stem Replace the valve.
5. Measure:
valve margin thickness
a
Out of specification Replace the valve.
Valve margin thickness
0.5 0.9 mm
(0.0197 0.0354 in)
: 0.5 mm (0.02 in)
6. Measure:
valve stem runout
Out of specification Replace the valve.
When installing a new valve, always replace
the valve guide.
If the valve is removed or replaced, always re-
place the oil seal.
Valve stem runout
0.01 mm (0.0004 in)
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