ODES UTV Desertcross 1000cc-3, Maintenance Manual

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3. ENGINE
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1. Direction of movement
2. Camshaft retaining plate
3. Slot retaining camshaft
For other parts, refer to proper installation
procedure.
CYLINER HEAD
Cylinder Head Access
Refer to BODY and remove:
- Lower console
- LH and RH lateral console panels.
Remove LH passenger handhold bar.
LH PASSENGER HANDHOLD BAR
On cylinder2, remove the shift cable bracket.
Refer to INTAKE MANIFOLD subsection to
remove following parts:
- Plenum, for cylinder 1
- Intake manifold.
Cylinder Head Removal
The removal procedure is the same for both
cylinder heads.
Drain coolant. Refer to ENGINE COOLANT
REPLACEMENT in the PERIODIC
MAINTENANCE PRODURES subsection.
NOTE: Before removing cylinder head, blow out
remaining coolant by air pressure. During cylinder
head removal, the remaining coolant in cylinder
head could overflow into the engine and a little
quantity of coolant could drop into the engine. In
this case, the engine oil will be contaminated.
Disconnect spark plug wire.
Disconnect temperature sensor connector, located
at rear cylinder head.
Remove the valve cover and its gasket (see
VALVECOVER in this subsection).
Refer to TIMING CHAIN subsection and remove
the following parts:
- Timing chain tensioner
- Camshaft timing gear.
First remove the M6 cylinder he1id screws, then
the M10 cylinder head screws.
1. Cylinder head screws M 10
2. Cylinder head screws M 6
Pull up cylinder head.
Remove timing chain guide (fixed).
Remove and discard the cylinder head gasket,