Tensioner Lifter Inspection; Cylinder Head Cover Disassembly; Rocker Arm/Shaft Inspection - Honda XL200 2001 Shop Manual

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TENSIONER LIFTER INSPECTION

Remove the cam chain tensioner lifter sealing bolt and O-ring.
Check the lifter operation:
– the tensioner shaft should not go into the body unless it is
pushed.
– When it turned clockwise with a screwdriver, the tensioner
shaft shoud be pulled into the body. The shaft should spring
out of the body as soon as the screwdriver is released.
Make a tensioner shaft stopper tool out of a thin piece of steel
(0.8 mm thick) using the diagram.
(0.8 mm thick)

CYLINDER HEAD COVER DISASSEMBLY

Remove the rocker arm shaft plate by removing the setting
screw.
Remove the rocker arm shafts by screwing a 6 mm bolt into the
threaded ends as shown.
Remove the rocker arms.

ROCKER ARM/SHAFT INSPECTION

Inspect the rocker arm slipper surfaces for excessive wear.
Inspect the rocker arms and shafts for wear or damage.
NOTE
• If the rocker arms require servicing or replacement, inspect
the cam lobes for scoring, chipping or flat spots.
Measure the I.D. of each rocker arm.
SERVICE LIMIT: 12.05 mm (0.474 in)
Measure the O.D. of each rocker arm shaft.
SERVICE LIMIT: 11.93 mm (0.470 in)
Calculate the rocker arm-to-shaft clearance.
SERVICE LIMIT: 0.08 mm (0.003 in)
CYLINDER HEAD/VALVES
TENSIONER LIFTER
PLATE
SCREW
ROCKER ARM SHAFT ROCKER ARM
6 mm BOLT
ROCKER ARM ROCKER ARM SHAFT
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