Service Manual

Table Of Contents
5.37
ENGINE
5
Camshaft Timing
Also refer to Camshaft Timing Quick Reference (page 5.39).
1. Rotate camshaft clockwise until pin (A) is facing UP (use
a wrench across the flats on the sprocket end).
2. Verify TDC mark on flywheel is aligned with crankcase
parting line.
3. Pull cam chain upward, making sure it is engage with the
drive sprocket on the crankshaft.
4. Place the sprocket (with marks facing out) on the chain and
engage all teeth.
5. Align two sprocket marks with valve cover gasket surface.
6. Slide sprocket onto camshaft, aligning slot in sprocket with
pin.
7. Screw in the sprocket bolt finger tight. Sprocket bolt must
be tightened fully after cam chain tensioner is installed.
8. Verify flywheel TDC mark is still aligned (be sure the
crankshaft has not rotated from TDC) and that sprocket
marks are aligned with gasket surface (note that cam chain
tensioner installation may change the alignment slightly).
9. If marks are not aligned, remove sprocket bolt and correct
alignment.
10. Proceed to Cam Chain Tensioner Installation (page 5.38).
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