Adjusting The Rear Valve Clearance - KTM 1190 RC8 R EU/UK 2009 Repair Manual

36/CYLINDER HEAD

Adjusting the rear valve clearance

26.4
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Remove special tool
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Crank the engine several times. Check the valve clearance and correct it if neces-
sary.
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Remove special tool
Guideline
Plug, crankshaft retainer
200540-10
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Mount and tighten the screw of generator cover
Guideline
Screw in generator cover
200539-10
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Mount and tighten the spark plug using a special tool.
Spark plug wrench (75029172000) (
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Position the valve cover seal.
Info
The rear valve cover is equipped with a connector for the engine vent.
The front valve cover is not equipped with a connector for the engine vent.
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Position the valve cover with the seal. Mount and tighten screws
Guideline
Screw, valve cover
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Mount the ignition coil.
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Attach connector
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Repeat these steps on the second cylinder.
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Install the filter box bottom. (
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Install the side covers. (
200538-10
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Remove the rear camshaft. (
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Raise cam lever
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Remove shims
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Correct and insert the shims as indicated by the results of the valve clearance
check.
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Install the rear camshaft. (
200546-10
.

and screw in and tighten screw

M8
M24x1.5
p. 448)
M6
of the ignition coil.

p. 68)
p. 75)
p. 205)
on the outside.

and set them down according to the installation position.

p. 205)
.

15 Nm
(11.1 lbf ft)
.

8 Nm (5.9 lbf ft)
.

10 Nm (7.4 lbf ft)
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