
3-20
MD1344
3. Lubricate the inside wall of the cylinder; then
using a ring compressor or the fingers, compress
the rings and slide the cylinder over the piston.
Route the cam chain up through the cylinder cam
chain housing; then remove the piston holder and
seat the cylinder firmly on the crankcase.
MD1345
4. Loosely install the two nuts securing the cylinder
to the right-side crankcase half.
NOTE: The two cylinder-to-crankcase nuts will be
tightened in step 9.
MD1226A
C. Cylinder Head/Camshaft
D. Valve Cover/Rocker Arms
NOTE: Steps 1-4 in the preceding sub-section
must precede this procedure.
5. While keeping tension on the cam chain, place the
front cam chain guide into the cylinder.
MD1349
6. Place a new gasket into position on the cylinder.
Place the alignment pins into position; then place
the head assembly into position on the cylinder
making sure the cam chain is routed through the
chain cavity.
MD1347
MD1163
! CAUTION
The cylinder should slide on easily. Do not force the
cylinder or damage to the piston, rings, cylinder, or
crankshaft assembly may occur.
! CAUTION
Care should be taken that the bottom of the chain
guide is secured in the crankcase boss.
! CAUTION
Keep tension on the cam chain to avoid damaging the
crankcase boss.
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