Yamaha FZ6-SS 2004, Service Manual, Page: 240 / 456

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CAMSHAFTS
ENG
NOTE:
b. Remove the screwdriver and slowly release
the timing chain tensioner rod.
c. Make sure that the timing chain tensioner rod
comes out of the timing chain tensioner
housing smoothly. If there is rough move-
ment, replace the timing chain tensioner.
3. Check:
S
cap bolt
S
aluminum washer
New
S
gasket
New
Damage / wear
!
Replace the defective
part(s).
EAS00215
INSTALLING THE CAMSHAFTS
1. Align:
S
“T” mark
a
on the pickup rotor
(with the crankcase mating surface b )
a. Turn the crankshaft clockwise.
b. When piston #1 is at TDC, align the “T” mark
a
with the crankcase mating surface b .
2. Install:
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exhaust camshaft 1
S
intake camshaft 2
(with the camshaft sprocket temporarily
tightened)
Make sure the match mark
a
on the camshaft
sprocket is aligned with the cylinder head edge
b
.