APRILIA SL 750 SHIVER Service Station Manual page 179

SL 750 SHIVER
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Check there are no mineral deposits or rust in the head water cooled jacket; clean off if
required.
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Use a checking ruler and a thickness gauge positioned diagonally to the ruler to measure
the cylinder head distortion.
Maximum cylinder head distortion: 0.03 mm (0.0012 in)
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Check that the tappet covers and the camshaft toothed wheel cover are not damaged or
worn; replace the defective part(s).
Installing the overhead camshaft
The camshaft refitting procedure is described in the "Timing" section.
See also
Timing
Timing
Key:
1. Camshaft - front inlet
2. Camshaft - front outlet
3. Axial restraint
4. Complete timing system gear
5. Complete front timing system gear
6. Complete rear timing system gear
Engine
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