Yamaha 1998 FZS600 5DM1-AE1, Service Manual

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3-7
ADJUSTING THE VALVE CLEARANCE
CHK
ADJ
NOTE:
NOTE:
7. Remove:
timing chain tensioner bolt 1
timing chain tensioner assembly 2
8. Remove:
timing chain guide 1
timing chain guide (upper) 2
camshaft cap 3
9. Remove:
camshaft 1
Refer to “DISASSEMBLING THE ENGINE
– CAMSHAFT AND CYLINDER HEAD” in
chapter 4.
When removing the timing chain and cam-
shafts, fasten a wire to the timing chain to
retrieve it if it falls into the crankcase.
10. Adjust:
valve clearance
a. Remove the valve lifter 1 and the valve
pad 2 .
Cover the timing chain opening with a rag
to prevent the valve pad from falling into
the crankcase.
Make a note of the position of each valve
lifter
1 and valve pad 2 so that they can
be installed in the correct place.
b. Select the proper valve pad from the fol-
lowing table.
Valve pad
thickness range
Available valve
pads
Nos.
120 240
120
2.40 mm
25 thickness
in 0.05 mm
increments