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5
ENGINE
ENGINE REMOVAL......................................................................................... 5-1
REMOVING THE SILENCER ..................................................................... 5-6
REMOVING THE EXHAUST PIPE 2.......................................................... 5-6
REMOVING THE DRIVE SPROCKET ....................................................... 5-6
REMOVING THE ENGINE ......................................................................... 5-7
CHECKING THE SILENCER AND EXHAUST PIPE.................................. 5-7
CHANGING THE SILENCER FIBER ......................................................... 5-7
INSTALLING THE ENGINE........................................................................ 5-8
INSTALLING THE BRAKE PEDAL ............................................................ 5-9
INSTALLING THE DRIVE SPROCKET...................................................... 5-9
INSTALLING THE EXHAUST PIPE AND MUFFLER............................... 5-10
CAMSHAFT.................................................................................................... 5-11
REMOVING THE CAMSHAFT ................................................................. 5-13
CHECKING THE CAMSHAFT.................................................................. 5-14
CHECKING THE TIMING CHAIN AND CAMSHAFT SPROCKET .......... 5-15
CHECKING THE TIMING CHAIN TENSIONERS .................................... 5-15
CHECKING THE DECOMPRESSION SYSTEM...................................... 5-16
INSTALLING THE CAMSHAFTS ............................................................. 5-16
CYLINDER HEAD........................................................................................... 5-19
REMOVING THE CYLINDER HEAD........................................................ 5-21
CHECKING THE TIMING CHAIN GUIDE (INTAKE SIDE) ...................... 5-21
CHECKING THE CYLINDER HEAD ........................................................ 5-21
INSTALLING THE CYLINDER HEAD ...................................................... 5-22
VALVES AND VALVE SPRINGS................................................................... 5-24
REMOVING THE VALVES ....................................................................... 5-25
CHECKING THE VALVES AND VALVE GUIDES ................................... 5-26
CHECKING THE VALVE SEATS ............................................................. 5-27
CHECKING THE VALVE SPRINGS......................................................... 5-29
CHECKING THE VALVE LIFTERS .......................................................... 5-29
INSTALLING THE VALVES ..................................................................... 5-30
CYLINDER AND PISTON............................................................................... 5-32
REMOVING THE PISTON ....................................................................... 5-33
CHECKING THE CYLINDER AND PISTON ............................................ 5-33
CHECKING THE PISTON RINGS............................................................ 5-34
CHECKING THE PISTON PIN ................................................................. 5-35
INSTALLING THE PISTON AND CYLINDER .......................................... 5-35
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ENGINE REMOVAL
5-7
REMOVING THE ENGINE
1. Remove:
• Pivot shaft “1”
TIP
If the pivot shaft is pulled all the way out, the
swingarm will come loose. If possible, insert a
shaft of similar diameter into the other side of
the swingarm to support it.
2. Remove:
• Engine “1”
From the right side.
TIP
• Make sure that the couplers, the hoses, and
the cables are disconnected.
• Lift up the engine, and remove this from its
lower part toward the right of the chassis.
EAS1SL1201CHECKING THE SILENCER AND EXHAUST
PIPE
1. Check:
•Gasket “1”
Damage Replace.
EAS1SL1202CHANGING THE SILENCER FIBER
1. Remove:
•Bolt “1”
• Silencer body “2”ECA33DD026
NOTICE
Do not hit the silencer stay “a” as it may do
damage to the silencer.
TIP
Remove the inner pipe while holding the silenc-
er in place with a vise etc.
2. Remove:
•Rivet “1”
• Silencer cap “2”
1
1
1
a
1
2
2
1
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ENGINE REMOVAL
5-10
EAS1SL1206INSTALLING THE EXHAUST PIPE AND
MUFFLER
1. Install:
•Gasket
• Exhaust pipe 1 “1”
• Nut (exhaust pipe 1) “2”
TIP
First temporarily tighten nuts to 7 Nm (0.7
m·kgf, 5.1 ft·lbf). Then retighten them to 10 Nm
(1.0 m·kgf, 7.2 ft·lbf).
2. Install:
•Clamp
• Exhaust pipe 2 “1”
• Bolt (exhaust pipe 2) “2”
TIP
Install and temporarily tighten the exhaust pipe
2 with its end positioned as shown with respect
to the exhaust pipe 1.
3. Install:
•Clamp
• Silencer “1”
• Bolt (silencer) “2”
TIP
Install and temporarily tighten the silencer so
that its joint is positioned as shown with respect
to the exhaust pipe 2.
4. Tighten:
• Bolt (exhaust pipe 2)
•Clamp
TIP
Tighten while checking that their front and rear
joints are inserted in position.
Nut (exhaust pipe)
10 Nm (1.0 m·kgf, 7.2 ft·lbf)
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22
1
2
2mm (0.08in)
Bolt (silencer)
30 Nm (3.0 m·kgf, 22 ft·lbf)
Bolt (exhaust pipe 2)
20 Nm (2.0 m·kgf, 14 ft·lbf)
Clamp
12 Nm (1.2 m·kgf, 8.7 ft·lbf)
T R..
2
2
1
2mm (0.08in)
T R..
T R..
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CAMSHAFT
5-16
EAS1SL1212CHECKING THE DECOMPRESSION SYS-
TEM
1. Check:
• Decompression system
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a. Check that the decompressor cam “1”
moves smoothly.
b. Check that the decompressor lever pin “2”
projects from the camshaft.
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EAS1SL1213INSTALLING THE CAMSHAFTS
1. Install:
• Exhaust camshaft “1”
• Intake camshaft “2”
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a. Turn the crankshaft counterclockwise with a
wrench.
TIP
• Apply molybdenum disulfide oil to the cam-
shafts.
• Apply the engine oil on the decompression
system.
• Fill the cylinder head with engine oil up to the
tops “a” of the valve lifters.
b. Align the top dead center (TDC) mark “a” on
the rotor with the alignment mark “b” on the
crankcase cover.
c. Fit the timing chain “3” onto both camshaft
sprockets and install the camshafts on the
cylinder head.
TIP
Make sure that the alignment mark “c” on the
exhaust camshaft sprocket and the alignment
mark “d” on the intake camshaft sprocket are
aligned with the edge of the cylinder head.
ECA33DD029
NOTICE
Do not turn the crankshaft during the cam-
shaft installation. Damage or improper
valve timing will result.
d. Install the clips, the camshaft caps and the
bolts (camshaft cap).
1
2
Bolt (camshaft cap)
10 Nm (1.0 m·kgf, 7.2 ft·lbf)
a
aa
b
a
c 3
d
T R..
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CYLINDER HEAD
5-19
EAS1SL1214
CYLINDER HEAD
Removing the cylinder head
OrderPart nameQ’tyRemarks
SeatRefer to “GENERAL CHASSIS” on page 4-1.
Side cover (left/right)Refer to “GENERAL CHASSIS” on page 4-1.
Air scoop (left / right)Refer to “GENERAL CHASSIS” on page 4-1.
Fuel tankRefer to “FUEL TANK” on page 7-1.
Exhaust pipe and silencerRefer to “ENGINE REMOVAL” on page 5-1.
Radiator hoseDisconnect.
Coolant temperature sensor couplerDisconnect.
Throttle bodyRefer to “THROTTLE BODY” on page 7-5.
CamshaftRefer to “CAMSHAFT” on page 5-11.
Upper engine bracketRefer to “ENGINE REMOVAL” on page 5-1
1Bolt (cylinder head)2
2Bolt (cylinder head)4
3Cylinder head1
4Cylinder head gasket1
5Timing chain guide (intake side)1
6Oil check bolt2
7 66
1st
2nd
Final20 Nm (2.0 m
kgf, 14 ftIbf)T.
R.
30 Nm (3.0 mkgf, 22 ftIbf)
10 Nm (1.0 mkgf, 7.2 ftIbf)T.R.
10 Nm (1.0 mkgf, 7.2 ftIbf)T.R.
15 Nm (1.5 mkgf, 11 ftIbf)T.
R
.
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CYLINDER AND PISTON
5-35
EAS1SL1230CHECKING THE PISTON PIN
1. Check:
• Piston pin
Blue discoloration/grooves Replace the
piston pin and then check the lubrication
system.
2. Measure:
• Piston pin outside diameter “a”
Out of specification Replace the piston
pin.
3. Measure:
• Piston pin bore inside diameter “b”
Out of specification Replace the piston.
EAS1SL1231INSTALLING THE PISTON AND CYLINDER
1. Install:
• Oil ring expander “1”
• Lower oil ring rail “2”
• Upper oil ring rail “3”
• 2nd ring “4”
• Top ring “5”
TIP
Be sure to install the piston rings so that the
manufacturer’s marks or numbers face up.
2. Install:
• Piston “1”
• Piston pin “2”
• Piston pin clip “3”
TIP
• Apply the engine oil to the piston pin.
• Install the piston with the F mark “a” on it
pointing to its intake (front) side.
• Before installing the piston pin clip, cover the
crankcase opening with a cloth to prevent the
clip from falling into the crankcase.
Piston ring end gap
Top ring
End gap (installed)
0.20–0.30 mm (0.0079–0.0118 in)
Limit
0.55 mm (0.0217 in)
End gap (installed)
0.35–0.50 mm (0.0138–0.0197 in)
Limit
0.85 mm (0.0335 in)
Oil ring
End gap (installed)
0.20–0.50 mm (0.0079–0.0197 in)
Piston pin outside diameter
17.991–18.000 mm (0.7083–
0.7087 in)
Limit
17.971 mm (0.7075 in)
Piston pin bore inside diameter
18.004–18.015 mm (0.7088–
0.7093 in)
Limit
18.045 mm (0.7104 in)
b
New
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CLUTCH
5-42
CHECKING THE PRIMARY DRIVEN GEAR
1. Check:
• Primary driven gear
Damage/wear Replace the primary drive
and primary driven gears as a set.
Excessive noise during operation Re-
place the primary drive and primary driven
gears as a set.
EAS1SL1244INSTALLING THE OIL SEAL
1. Install:
• Oil seal “1”
• Washer “2”
• Circlip “3”
TIP
• Apply is lithium-soap-based grease on the oil
seal lip.
• Install the oil seal in parallel with its manufac-
ture's marks or numbers facing inward.
EAS1SL1245INSTALLING THE RIGHT CRANKCASE
COVER
1. Install:
• Dowel pin “1”
• O-rings “2”
• Collar “3”
• Gasket “4”
TIP
Apply the lithium-soap-based grease on the O-
ring.
2. Install:
• Right crankcase cover “1”
• Right crankcase cover bolt “2”
TIP
• Apply the engine oil on the impeller shaft end.
• When installing the crankcase cover onto the
crankcase, make sure that the impeller shaft
end “3” aligns with the balancer end slot “4.”
• Tighten the right crankcase cover bolts in
stages and in a crisscross pattern.
EAS1SL1246INSTALLING THE CLUTCH
1. Install:
• Push lever shaft “1”
TIP
• Apply the lithium soap base grease on the oil
seal lip.
• Before installation, apply the engine oil to the
push lever shaft sliding surface.
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3
2
1
LS
New
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1
1 4
2
New
New
3
LS
Right crankcase cover bolt
10 Nm (1.0 m·kgf, 7.2 ft·lbf)T R..
12
1
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OIL PUMP AND BALANCER GEAR
5-57
3. Check:
• Oil pump operation
Rough movement Repeat steps (1) and
(2) or replace the defective part(s).
EAS1SL1270ASSEMBLING THE OIL PUMP
1. Install:
• Oil pump drive shaft “1”
• Inner rotor “2”
• Dowel pin “3”
TIP
• Apply the engine oil on the oil pump drive
shaft and inner rotor.
• Fit the dowel pin into the groove in the inner
rotor.
2. Install:
• Outer rotor “1”
TIP
Apply the engine oil on the outer rotor.
3. Install:
• Oil pump cover “1”
• Oil pump cover screw “2”
EAS1SL1271INSTALLING THE OIL PUMP AND BALANC-
ER GEAR
1. Install:
• Oil pump assembly “1”
• Oil pump assembly bolt “2”
ECA1DX1023
1. Inner rotor
2. Outer rotor
3. Oil pump housing
b
a 1
2
3
c
21
3
Oil pump cover screw
2 Nm (0.2 m·kgf, 1.4 ft·lbf)
Oil pump assembly bolt
5 Nm (0.5 m·kgf, 3.6 ft·lbf)
LOCTITE®
1
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T R..
2
1
T R..
1
2
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