Yamaha YZF-R1P Service Manual page 253

CAMSHAFT
6. Install:
• timing chain tensioner
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a. While lightly pressing the timing chain ten-
sioner rod by hand, turn the tensioner rod
fully clockwise with a thin screwdriver 1.
b. With the timing chain tensioner rod turned
all the way into the timing chain tensioner
housing (with the thin screwdriver still
installed), install the gasket and the timing
chain tensioner 2 onto the cylinder block.
NOTE:
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The "UP" mark on the timing chain tensioner
should face UP.
WARNING
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Always use a new gasket.
c. Tighten the timing chain tensioner bolts 3
to the specified torque.
Timing chain tensioner bolt
10 Nm (1.0 m · kg, 7.2 ft · lb)
d. Remove the screwdriver, mark sure that the
timing chain tensioner rod releases, and
then tighten the cap bolt to the specified
torque.
Cap bolt
7 Nm (0.7 m · kg, 5.1 ft · lb)
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7. Turn:
• crankshaft
(several turns clockwise)
8. Check:
• TDC mark a
Make sure the TDC mark a is aligned with
the crankcase mating surface b.
• camshaft punch mark c
Make sure the punch mark c on the cam-
shaft is aligned with the camshaft cap arrow
mark d.
Out of alignment → Adjust.
Refer to the installation steps above.
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