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

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CAMSHAFTS

INSTALLING THE CAMSHAFTS

1. Install:
S camshaft sprockets
NOTE:
S Be sure to set the sprockets in the specified
position as shown in the figure.
S Temporarily tighten the bolts in this stage.
A Exhaust side
B Intake side
2. Install:
S camshaft (exhaust)
S camshaft (intake)
a. Turn the crankshaft counterclockwise until
the TDC mark a is aligned with the pickup
coil mark b .
CAUTION:
Do not turn the crankshaft during the cam-
shafts installation. Damage or improper
valve timing will result.
b. Fit the timing chain onto both camshaft
sprockets and install the camshafts.
NOTE:
S Install the exhaust camshaft 1 first, then the
intake camshaft 2 .
S Install the camshafts with the punched mark
facing upward.
S Keep the timing chain as tense as possible on
the exhaust side.
c. Install the camshaft caps 3 with dowel pins.
NOTE:
S Make sure that each camshaft cap is installed
in its original place by reference to its em-
bossed identification mark, as follows:
Intake: I
Exhaust: E
SInstall the camshaft cap with the arrow mark
pointing towards the right side of the engine.
S Temporarily tighten the bolts in this stage.
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