Yamaha XVS1100(L) Service Manual page 116

CYLINDER HEADS
4. Remove:
S timing chain tensioner
S gasket
5. Remove:
S bolt (camshaft sprocket) 1
S camshaft sprocket 2
NOTE:
To prevent the timing chain from falling into the
crankcase fasten a wire to it.
6. Remove:
S cylinder head
NOTE:
S Loosen the bolts and nuts in the proper se-
quence.
S Follow the numerical order shown in the il-
lustration. Loosen each bolt 1/4 of a turn at a
time until all of the bolts are loose.
Front cylinder head
NOTE:
When removing the front cylinder head, repeat
the rear cylinder head removal procedures.
However, note the following points.
1. Align:
S "I" mark
(with the stationary pointer)
Removal steps:
S Turn the crankshaft clockwise 290_.
S Align the "I" mark a with the stationary pointer
b on the crankcase cover (left) when the front
piston is at TDC on the compression stroke.
S When the "I" mark is aligned with the stationary
pointer the punch mark c on the camshaft
sprocket should be aligned with the stationary
pointer d on the cylinder head.
S The front piston is at TDC on the compression
stroke when there is clearance at both of the
rocker arms.
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