Honda VT600C Shadow VLX Service Manual page 129

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I nstall the camshaft holders and tighten the mounting bolts in
a crisscross pattern i n or 3 steps .
NOTE
Do not rotate the camshaft when using plastigauge.
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TORQUE:
6 mm flange bolt: 1 2 N·m ( 1 . 2 kg-m, 9 ft-lb)
8 mm flange bolt: 23 N•m ( 2 . 3 kg-m, 1 7 ft-lb)
8 mm flange nut: 23 N•m (2.3 kg-m, 1 7 ft-lb)
Remove the camshaft holder and measure the width of each
plastigauge. The widest thickness determines the oil clear­
ance.
SERVICE LIMIT: 0.23 mm (0.009 in)
When the service limit exceeded, replace the camshaft and re­
check the oil clearance .
Replace the cylinder head and camshaft holder if the clearance
still exceeds the service limit.
Camshaft holder/Rocker arm shaft/Rocker arm
Remove the rocker arm shafts by tapping the holder with a
soft hammer.
88 '89 :
' ,
After '89 :
)
( 1
CYLI N D E R H EAD/VALVE
/(2)
6 mm FLANGE
BOLTS
ROCKER ARM SHAFTS
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