Yamaha XT1200Z(Z) 2010, Service Manual

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CAMSHAFTS
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d. Tighten the intake camshaft cap bolts.
TIP
To prevent the timing chain from skipping a tooth
on the intake camshaft sprocket, do not remove
the plastic locking tie before installing the timing
chain tensioner.
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6. Install:
• Timing chain tensioner
• Timing chain tensioner gasket
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a. Push and insert timing chain tensioner rod “1”
into the timing chain tensioner housing.
TIP
Push the timing chain tensioner rod in direction
“a”, and turn the timing chain tensioner body “2”
in direction “a” until it stops.
b. Keep pressing the timing chain tensioner rod,
mount clip “3” into groove “4”, and lock the
timing chain tensioner rod.
c. Install the timing chain tensioner in the cylin-
der block.
d. Push the timing chain guide “5” as shown in
the illustration to release the timing chain ten-
sioner rod.
e. Check that the timing chain is taut. If the
chain is slack, reinstall the timing chain ten-
sioner.
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7. Remove:
• Plastic locking tie
TIP
Remove the plastic locking tie that was used to
fasten the timing chain to the intake camshaft
sprocket.
8. Turn:
• Crankshaft
(several turns clockwise)
9. Check:
• “K” mark
Make sure the “K” mark “a” on the pickup ro-
tor is aligned with the crankcase mating sur-
face “b”.
• Camshaft sprocket match mark
Make sure the match marks “c” on the cam-
shaft sprockets are aligned with the cylinder
head mating surface “d”.
Out of alignment
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Adjust.
T
R
.
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Intake camshaft cap bolt
10 Nm (1.0 m·kgf, 7.2 ft·lbf)
4
3
New
a
1
2
T
R
.
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Timing chain tensioner bolt
10 Nm (1.0 m·kgf, 7.2 ft·lbf)
4
3
5