Honda 2005-2008 RX500 FA Service Manual page 196

'61HN252' by American Honda Motor Co. - Page 196 of 540
[2005-2008] [TRX500 FA/FGA]
CYLINDER/PISTON
Be careful not to
damage the piston
rings and cylinder
wall.
Tighten the cylinder
bolts after installing
the cylinder head
cover.
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CYLINDER INSTALLATION
Clean the gasket surfaces of the cylinder and crank-
case thoroughly, being careful not to damage them,
and being careful not to allow gasket material into
the crankcase.
Blow through the oil passage (stud bolt hole) in the
cylinder with compressed air.
Install the cam chain guide into the crankcase so
that its end rests in the groove properly as shown.
Install the dowel pins and a new gasket.
Apply engine oil to the cylinder wall, piston outer
surface and piston rings.
Install the cylinder over the piston while compress-
ing the piston rings with your fingers.
Align the cam chain guide bosses with the grooves
in the cylinder properly to seats the cylinder onto
the crankcase.
Make sure that the cylinder is touched to the crank-
case evenly. Install and temporarily tighten the four
cylinder bolts
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CAM CHAIN GUIDE
DOWEL PINS
GASKET
CYLINDER
PISTON
CAM CHAIN GUIDE
BOSSES
PISTON RINGS
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