Removing The Camshafts - Yamaha 2002 TDM900 Service Manual

CAMSHAFT
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REMOVING THE CAMSHAFTS

1. Remove:
S cylinder head cover
2. Align:
S "T" mark on the generator rotor a
(with the stationary pointer on the generator
cover b )
a. Turn the crankshaft counterclockwise.
b. When piston #1 is at TDC on the compres-
sion stroke, align the "T" mark a with the sta-
tionary pointer b on the generator rotor.
NOTE:
TDC on the compression stroke can be found
when the camshaft lobes are turned away from
each other.
3. Loosen:
S camshaft sprocket bolts 1
4. Loosen:
S cap bolt 1
5. Remove:
S timing chain tensioner 2
S gasket
6. Remove:
S camshaft caps 1
S dowel pins
NOTE:
For reference during installation, put identifica-
tion marks on each camshaft cap.
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