Honda InterceptorVF700F Shop Manual page 153

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V45 INTERCEPTOR
C Y L I N D E R H E A D / V A L V E
Turn the crankshaft counterclockwise until there
is maximum cam chain free play, then install the
oil pipes under the cam chain.
Install the cam chain guide on the oil pipe base plate.
Tighten the cylinder head bolts in a criss-cross
pattern in 2-3 steps,
T O R O U E :
9 mm: 38-42 N'm (3.8-4.2 kg-m, 27-30 ft-lb)
8 mm: 21-25 N.m (2.1-2.5 kg-m, 15-18 ft-lb)
6 m m : 1 0 - 1 4 N . m ( 1 . 0 - 1 . 4 k g - m , 7 - 1 0 f t - l b l
Lubricate the cam lobes with oil.
Adjust the valve clearance (page 3-8).
lnstall the new cylinder head cover gasket.
NOTE
Clean the gasket before applying sealant.
Apply sealant to the cylinder head cover gasket.
Install the rear cylinder head cover with its tabs'
facing forward, and install the front cylinder head
cover with its tabs facing down.
Tighten the cylinder head cover bolts.
TOROUE: 8-12 N.m (0.S-1.2 kg-m,6-9 ft-lbl
Install the remaining parts in the reverse order of
removal.
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F R O N T C Y L I N D E R H E A D C O V E R
R E A R C Y L I N D E R H E A D C O V E R
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Date of lssue: October, 1983
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