Installing The Camshafts - Yamaha YZFR6V Service Manual

NOTE:
Prior to installing the timing chain tensioner rod,
drain the engine oil from the timing chain ten-
sioner housing.
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a. Install the timing chain tensioner springs, tim-
ing chain tensioner spring seat, and timing
chain tensioner rod "1".
b. Squeeze the timing chain tensioner clip "2",
and then push the timing chain tensioner rod
"3" into the timing chain tensioner housing.
NOTE:
Do not release the timing chain tensioner clip
while pushing the rod into the housing, other-
wise the rod may be ejected.
c. Hook the clip "4" to the timing chain tensioner
rod "3".
NOTE:
Hook the timing chain tensioner rod pin "5" to the
center of the clip "4". After the installation, check
that the clip "4" can come off by its own weight
by pushing the timing chain tensioner rod "3" at
the position of installation.
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INSTALLING THE CAMSHAFTS

1. Align:
• TDC mark on the pickup rotor
(with the crankcase mating surface)
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a. Turn the crankshaft clockwise.
b. When piston #1 is at TDC on the compres-
sion stroke, align the TDC mark "a" on the
pickup rotor with the crankcase mating sur-
face "b".
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