Removing The Valves - KTM 350 EXC-F EU 2012 Repair Manual

30/ENGINE - WORK ON THE INDIVIDUAL PARTS

Removing the valves

20.20
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Position the camshafts.
The valves are not activated.
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Insert the Plastigauge clearance gauge in area
Plastigauge measuring strips (60029012000) (
302706-10
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Position camshaft bearing bridge
Guideline
Screw, camshaft bearing
bridge
Info
Ensure that the dowel pins are seated properly.
Do not turn the camshaft.
302707-10
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Remove camshaft bearing bridge
gauge with the specifications on the packaging.
Guideline
Camshaft bearing - sleeve bearing
Radial clearance
Wear limit
Info
302708-10
The width of the Plastigauge clearance gauge is a measure of the bearing
play.
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Take off the camshafts and clean the parts.
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Remove screw plugs
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Screw appropriate screw
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Hold cam levers
Info
If the cam levers will continue to be used, note down their installation posi-
tion.
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Take the shims from the valve spring retainers and put them aside corresponding to
their installation position.
302710-10
. Mount and tighten the screws.
1
M7x1
again. Compare the Plastigauge clearance
1
0.020... 0.054 mm (0.00079...
0.00213 in)
0.065 mm (0.00256 in)
with the O-ring.
1
into the cam lever shaft.
2
and remove the cam lever shaft.
3
.
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p. 274)
14 Nm Lubricated with
(10.3 lbf ft) engine oil
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