RSV4 1100 Factory
side hole and the hole on the crank-
shaft are perfectly aligned.
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If this is not the case, repeat the timing
operations.
Specific tooling
020851Y Camshaft timing pin
020852Y Crankshaft timing pin
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Check if the clearance between the cam on the shaft and the tappet is correct.
•
If not, repeat the valve clearance adjustment procedure.
Rear cylinder head valves
Check the rear cylinder head valve clearance val-
ues and adjust if necessary to attain the correct
values, following the procedure described below:
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Remove both cylinder head covers, the
soundproofing covers, the alternator
side cover and the clutch cover.
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Move cylinder piston 1 (left rear piston)
to the TDC.
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Start rotating the crankshaft in the di-
rection of rotation of the engine with a
wrench applied to the primary gear fas-
tener nut. As soon as the first fastener
screw of the camshaft gear is visible,
remove the screw.
•
Continue rotating the crankshaft in the
direction of rotation of the engine to
complete one full turn + 90° (450° in
total) relative to the starting position in
the previous step.
•
Insert the pin from the flywheel side in-
to the hole in the crankshaft.
Specific tooling
020852Y Crankshaft timing pin
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