Removing The Camshafts - Yamaha FJR1300R Service Manual

CAMSHAFTS
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REMOVING THE CAMSHAFTS

1. Align:
• "T" mark on the pickup coil 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 "T" mark a on the
pickup coil rotor with the crankcase mating
surface b.
NOTE:
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TDC on the compression stroke can be found
when the camshaft lobes are turned away from
each other.
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2. Loosen:
• cap bolt 1
3. Remove:
• timing chain tensioner 2
• gasket
4. Remove:
• camshaft caps
• dowel pins
CAUTION:
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To prevent damage to the cylinder head,
camshafts or camshaft caps, loosen the
camshaft cap bolts in stages and in a criss-
cross pattern, working from the outside in.
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