MXV 450
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Remove the decompression system
together with the control spring.
See also
Removing the rocker arms
Removing the overhead camshaft
NOTE
TAKE THE PISTON OF THE CYLINDER YOU ARE WORKING ON TO THE TDC IN THE COMBUS-
TION PHASE.
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Undo and remove the fixing screw of
the chain tensioner thrust spring.
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Slide off the chain tensioner (1) internal guide.
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Lock the camshaft with the 6 mm (0.24 in) pin used for timing.
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Unscrew and remove the fixing nut of the camshaft (2) control toothed wheel.
NOTE
THE CAMSHAFT FIXING SCREW OF THE FRONT CYLINDER WORKS ANTICLOCKWISE; THE
FIXING SCREW OF THE REAR CYLINDER, CLOCKWISE.
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Remove the camshaft (3) gear and re-
move the timing chain (4) properly.
Engine
ENG - 105