Removing The Camshafts - Yamaha XP500 2001 Service Manual

CAMSHAFTS

REMOVING THE CAMSHAFTS

1. Remove:
S timing plug 1
2. Align:
S "I" mark a (with the stationary pointer b )
a. Turn the crankshaft clockwise.
b. When piston #1 is at TDC on the compres-
sion stroke, align the TDC mark a on the
stationary pointer b .
NOTE:
TDC on the compression stroke can be found
when the camshaft lobes are turned away from
each other.
3. Remove:
S timing chain tensioner 1
S timing chain tensioner gasket 2
4. Remove:
CAUTION:
When removing the camshaft from the cylin-
der head, first tip up the chassis front side at
least 25_ from the chassis level position.
S camshaft caps 1 (intake and exhaust)
S dowel pins
CAUTION:
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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