Installing The Camshafts - Yamaha YZFR6X(C) 2008 Service Manual

NOTE:
Prior to installing the timing chain tensioner
rod, drain the engine oil from the timing chain
tensioner housing.
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a. Install the timing chain tensioner springs,
timing chain tensioner spring seat, and tim-
ing chain tensioner rod "1".
b. Squeeze the timing chain tensioner clip "2",
and then push the timing chain tensioner
rod "3" into the timing chain tensioner hous-
ing.
NOTE:
Do not release the timing chain tensioner clip
while pushing the rod into the housing, other-
wise the rod may be ejected.
c. Hook the clip "4" to the timing chain ten-
sioner rod "3".
NOTE:
Hook the timing chain tensioner rod pin "5" to
the center of the clip "4". After the installation,
check that the clip "4" can come off by its own
weight by pushing the timing chain tensioner
rod "3" at the position of installation.
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INSTALLING THE CAMSHAFTS

1. Align:
• TDC mark on the pickup rotor
(with the crankcase mating surface)
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a. Turn the crankshaft clockwise.
b. When piston #1 is at TDC on the compres-
sion stroke, align the TDC mark "a" on the
pickup rotor with the crankcase mating sur-
face "b".
b
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CAMSHAFTS
a