Checking The Timing Chain And Camshaft Sprocket; Checking The Timing Chain Tensioners; Checking The Decompression System; Installing The Camshafts - Yamaha WR450F 2021 Owner's Service Manual

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CHECKING THE TIMING CHAIN AND
CAMSHAFT SPROCKET
1. Check:
• Timing chain "1"
Damage/stiffness  Replace the timing
chain and camshaft as a set.
2. Check:
• Camshaft sprocket
More than 1/4 tooth wear "a"  Replace the
camshaft and the timing chain as a set.
a
b
a. 1/4 tooth
b. Correct
1. Timing chain roller
2. Camshaft sprocket
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CHECKING THE TIMING CHAIN
TENSIONERS
1. Check:
• Timing chain tensioner
Crack/damage  Replace.
a. While pressing the tensioner rod lightly
with your fingers, use a thin screwdriver
"1" to wind the tensioner rod up fully clock-
wise.
b. When releasing the screwdriver by press-
ing lightly with your fingers, make sure that
the tensioner rod will come out smoothly.
c. If not, replace the tensioner assembly.
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2
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CHECKING THE DECOMPRESSION SYSTEM

1. Check:
• Decompression system
a. Check that the decompressor cam "1"
moves smoothly.
b. Check that the decompressor lever pin "2"
projects from the camshaft.
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INSTALLING THE CAMSHAFTS

1. Install:
• Exhaust camshaft "1"
• Intake camshaft "2"
CAMSHAFT
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