Camshaft Inspection - Honda XL200 2001 Shop Manual

CYLINDER HEAD/VALVES
Remove the engine hanger plate.
Remove the cylinder head cover cap nuts/sealing washers and
flange bolts in a gradual, crisscross pattern.
Remove the cylinder head cover.
Remove the camshaft.
Remove the dowel pins.
NOTE
• It is not necessary to force them out.
Remove the rubber plug; do not lose it.
Clean off any sealant material from the head cover and cylinder
head mating surface.

CAMSHAFT INSPECTION

Turn the outer races of camshaft bearings with your finger.
The bearings should turn smoothly and quietly.
Also check that the inner races fit tightly on the camshaft.
Measure the height of each cam lobe and inspect it for wear or
damage.
SERVICE LIMIT:
Intake: 31.30 mm (1.232 in)
Exhaust: 31.20 mm (1.228 in)
6 -4
CAP NUT/SEALING WASHER
HEAD COVER
CAMSHAFT
RUBBER PLUG
XL2 0 0
BOLTS
DOWEL PIN