Honda TRX400EX FOURTRAX 1999 Service Manual page 105

Install the cam sprocket onto the cam chain so that
the index lines on the sprocket with the upper surface
of the cylinder head.
Install the camshaft onto the cylinder head through
cam sprocket.
Install the cam sprocket onto the camshaft flange
securely.
Make sure that the index lines on the cam sprocket
with the upper surface of the cylinder head when the
"T"
mark on the flywheel is aligned with the index
notch in the left crankcase cover.
Apply locking agent to the cam sprocket bolt threads.
A l i g n the b o l t holes i n the cam sprocket and
camshaft flange and install the cam sprocket bolt.
Turn the crankshaft counterclockwise one turn and
The crankshaft
install the remaining cam sprocket bolt.
should be turned
only counter-
Tighten the INDEX LINE side bolt first.
clockwise. This
must be done to
TORQUE:
prevent the one-
way decompres-
Turn the crankshaft counterclockwise one turn and
sor system func-
tighten the other cam sprocket bolt t o the same
tioning.
toque.
CAM CHAIN TENSIONER LIFTER
INSTALLATION
Remove the cam chain tensioner lifter plug and
ring.
Check the lifter operation:
- The tensloner shaft should not go into the body
when it is pushed.
- When it is turned clockwlse with a screwdriver, the
tensioner shaft should be pulled into the body.
The shaft springs out
screwdriver is released.
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of the body as soon as the
CYLINDER HEADNALVE
I
(when aligning