Camshaft Installation; Rocker Arm And Rockshaft; Rocker Arm And Rockshaft Removal; Rocker Arm And Rockshaft Inspection - Carter Talon 150 FX Series Service Manual

CAMSHAFT INSTALLATION

• Rotate the flywheel to align the "T" mark on the flywheel with the camshaft mark. The round hole
on the cam chain wheel should be up, and the left and right sit parallel with the cylinder head (the
lobes of the camshaft are down). Then install the camshaft on the cylinder head.
• Mount the cam chain on the chain wheel.
• Install the dowel pins.
• Mount the camshaft holder, washer and bolt cap on the cylinder head.
• Tighten the cylinder head bolt and nut.
While installing, apply some oil on the thread of the camshaft holder
bolt. The camshaft nuts should be tightened diagonally in a 3-step
process. After installing, adjust the valve clearance.
• Turn the cam chain tensioner adjusting bolt counter-clockwise,
and release the lock.
• Apply oil on the new O-ring.
• Mount and tighten the cam chain tensioner cover bolt.
The O-ring must be mounted properly in the groove.
• Replace the valve cover gasket, and mount the cover.
The valve cover gasket must be properly mounted in the groove.
• Tighten the valve cover-positioning bolt.

ROCKER ARM AND ROCKSHAFT

ROCKER ARM AND ROCKSHAFT REMOVAL

• Remove the camshaft holder.
• Take out the rockshaft by removing the bolt.
• Remove the rocker arm.

ROCKER ARM AND ROCKSHAFT INSPECTION

Inspect if there is any abrasion or damage on the rocker arm and rockshaft or if the oil hole is
clogged.
If there is abrasion on the surface of the rocker arm, the camshaft should also be inspected.
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