Removing The Camshafts - Yamaha XJR1300(L) 99 Service Manual

CAMSHAFTS
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REMOVING THE CAMSHAFTS

1. Align:
S "T" mark on the timing plate
(with the stationary pointer on the pickup coil
base plate)
a. Turn the crankshaft counterclockwise.
b. When piston #1 is at TDC on the compres-
sion stroke, align the "T" mark a with the
pickup coil mark b .
NOTE:
TDC on the compression stroke can be found
when the camshaft lobes are turned away from
each other.
2. Remove:
S timing chain guide (top side) 1
3. Loosen:
S camshaft sprocket bolts
4. Loosen:
S cap bolt 2
5. Remove:
S timing chain tensioner
NOTE:
To prevent the timing chain from falling into the
crankcase, fasten it with a wire 5 .
6. Remove:
S timing chain guide (exhaust side)
S camshaft caps 3
NOTE:
For reference during installation, put identifica-
tion marks on each camshaft cap.
CAUTION:
To prevent damage to the cylinder head,
camshafts or camshaft caps, loosen the
camshaft cap bolts in stages and in a criss-
cross pattern, working from the outside in.
7. Remove:
S intake camshaft 6
S exhaust camshaft 7
S camshaft sprockets 4
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