Yamaha YZF-R6, Service Manual

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CAMSHAFTS
ENG
24 Nm (2.4 m kg)
24 Nm (2.4 m kg)
NOTE:
NOTE:
CAUTION:
INSTALLING THE CAMSHAFTS
1. Install:
timing chain guide (intake side)
timing chain guide (exhaust side)
2. Install:
intake camshaft sprocket
exhaust camshaft sprocket
Cam sprocket timing mark is outside and align
the cam sprocket hole to camshaft hole.
3. Install:
exhaust camshaft 3
intake camshaft
2
camshaft cap gasket
camshaft cap
The brim 1 of intake camshaft is not pro-
cessed.
The groove is processed around the brim
1 of
exhaust cameshaft as illustration.
a. Turn the crankshaft clockwise.
b. When piston #1 is at TDC on the compres-
sion stroke, align the
a
mark on the pickup
coil rotor with the crankcase mating surface
b .
c. Install the timing chain onto both camshaft
sprockets and then install the camshaft
sprockets onto the camshafts.
Do not turn the crankshaft when installing
the camshaft to avoid damage or improper
valve timing.
d. Install the exhaust and intake camshaft cap.
Camshaft cap bolt
10 Nm (1.0 m kg)