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Removing Top-Side
Components
A. Valve Cover
B. Cylinder Head
NOTE: Remove the spark plug and timing inspec-
tion plug; then rotate the crankshaft to top-dead-cen-
ter of the compression stroke.
1. Remove the cap screws securing the cylinder head
cover. Account for the O-ring.
KM703
NOTE: Keep the mounting hardware with the cover
for assembly purposes.
2. Remove the plug from the cam chain tensioner; then
turn the cam chain tensioner screw clockwise to
release the chain tension.
KM704A
3. Using a crisscross pattern, loosen the four nuts secur-
ing the camshaft holder to the cylinder head. Use 2-3
steps until the nuts are all free; then remove the cam-
shaft holder. Account for four washers and two
alignment pins.
KM706A
KM707A
4. Remove the camshaft gear from the cam chain; then
secure the timing chain so it will not fall into the
engine. Remove the camshaft.
5. Remove the two cap screws securing the cylinder
head to the cylinder; then remove the cylinder head.
Account for two alignment pins and a cylinder head
gasket.
KM718A
6. Remove the cam chain guide; then remove the cylin-
der. Support the piston with rubber bands or other
suitable supports. Account for two dowel pins and
the cylinder gasket.
AT THIS POINT
To service valves and cylinder head, see Servicing Top-
Side Components sub-section.
AT THIS POINT
To inspect cam chain guide, see Servicing Top-Side
Components sub-section.
