Honda NC700 2012, Service Manual

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CYLINDER HEAD/VALVES
Turn the crankshaft clockwise and align the index lines
[1] with the crankcase matting surface, while the "TOP"
mark [2] is facing down.
Make sure the " " mark [1] on the cam sprocket facing
the lower cylinder head index line [2].
If the " " mark on the cam sprocket is facing the upper
cylinder head index line [3], turn the crankshaft
clockwise one full turn (360°) and realign the " " mark
with the lower cylinder head index line.
Remove the cam chain tensioner (page 10-12).
Insert the gear holder [1] between the primary drive
gear and driven gear.
Remove the cam sprocket bolt [2].
Remove the cam sprocket [3] by removing the cam
chain [4] from the cam sprocket.
Attach a piece of wire to the cam chain to prevent it
from falling into the crankcase.
NC700XD/SD:
NC700X/XA/S/SA: [1]
Align
[1]
[2]
[2]
Align
[1] [2]
[3]
TOOL:
Gear holder, 2.5
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[2]
[4]
[3]
[1]