Yamaha FZS1000(N) 2001, Service Manual

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CYLINDER HEAD
ENG
NOTE:
NOTE:
NOTE:
EAS00223
REMOVING THE CYLINDER HEADS
1. Remove:
cylinder head nuts
cylinder head cap nuts
cylinder head bolts
Loosen the nuts in the proper sequence as
shown.
Loosen each nut 1 / 2 of a turn at a time. After all
of the nuts are fully loosened, remove them.
EAS00230
CHECKING THE CYLINDER HEADS
The following procedure applies to all of the cyl-
inder heads.
1. Eliminate:
carbon deposits
(from the combustion chambers with a
rounded scraper)
Do not use a sharp instrument to avoid damag-
ing or scratching:
spark plug threads
valve seats
2. Check:
cylinder head
Damage / scratches
Replace.
cylinder head water jacket
Mineral deposits / rust
Eliminate.
3. Measure:
cylinder head warpage
Out of specification
Resurface the cylin-
der head.
Cylinder head warpage
Less than 0.1 mm
a. Place a straightedge 1 and a thickness
gauge 2 across the cylinder head.
b. Measure the warpage.
c. If the limited is exceeded, resurface the cylin-
der head as follows.
d. Place a 400
X
600 grit wet sandpaper on the
surface plate and resurface the cylinder
head using a figure-eight sanding pattern.
To ensure an even surface, rotate the cylinder
head several times.