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C. Cylinder Head
D. Valve Cover
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.
6. Place the head 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.
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7. Turn the crankshaft as required to align the “T” mark
on the rotor/flywheel with the index mark on the
right-side crankcase cover.
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8. With the index hole in the camshaft gear directed
away from the cylinder head and the two punch
marks aligned with the cylinder head surface, install
the timing gear into the cam chain and seat the cam-
shaft into the camshaft journals.
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9. Install the two alignment pins; then install the cam-
shaft holder and secure with the four cylinder head
nuts and washer. Using a crisscross pattern, tighten
to 18 ft-lb.
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10. Install the cam chain tensioner assembly and tighten
the mounting cap screws to 9 ft-lb; then turn the ten-
sioner screw counterclockwise to tension the cam
chain.
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.
