Yamaha YZF-R6(V) 2006 Service Manual page 225

6. Rotate the crankshaft a few times to release
the timing chain tensioner rod.
NOTE:
If the engine is not disassembled, set the engine
stop switch to " ", and then crank the engine a
few times by pressing the start switch for approx-
imately 0.5–1.0 second each time.
7. Check that the timing chain is taut. If the
chain is slack, reinstall the timing chain ten-
sioner.
NOTE:
If the engine is not disassembled, start the en-
gine and check for any abnormal noise. If any
abnormal noise is heard, reinstall the timing
chain tensioner.
8. Check:
• TDC mark "a"
Make sure the TDC mark on the pickup rotor
is aligned with the crankcase mating surface
"b".
b
a
• Camshaft sprocket match mark "c"
Make sure the marks on the camshaft
sprockets are aligned with the edge of the cyl-
inder head "d".
Out of alignment → Adjust.
Refer to the installation steps above.
9. Measure:
• Valve clearance
Out of specification → Adjust.
Refer to "ADJUSTING THE VALVE CLEAR-
ANCE" on page 3-3.
10.Install:
• Cylinder head cover gasket
• Cylinder head cover
Cylinder head cover bolt
12 Nm (1.2 m·kg, 8.7 ft·lb)
NOTE:
• Apply bond TB1541B "1" onto the mating sur-
faces of the cylinder head cover and cylinder
head cover gasket.
• Apply bond TB1215B "2" onto the mating sur-
faces of the cylinder head cover gasket and
cylinder head.
• Tighten the cylinder head cover bolts stages
and in a crisscross pattern.
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