Honda Transalp XL700V Manual page 256

Measure the cam chain tensioner wedge B length as
shown.
SERVICE LIMIT: 6 mm (0.2 in)
Replace the cam chain with a new one if the projec-
tion exceeds the service limit.
For the cam chain replacement, remove the follow-
ing:
Front:
– Front camshaft
– Flywheel (page 11-6)
Rear:
– Rear camshaft
– Primary drive gear (page 10-12)
Install the 2 mm pin into the cam chain tensioner
Be careful not to let
wedge A hole while pulling the wedge A straight up
the 2 mm pin fall
and pushing down the wedge B.
into the crankcase.
Remove the cam sprocket bolt, turn the crankshaft
Be careful not to let
counterclockwise one full turn (360°) and remove
the cam sprocket
the other cam sprocket bolt.
bolts fall into the
crankcase.
Remove the CMP sensor rotor (rear cylinder only)
and cam sprocket from the camshaft flange surface.
Attach a piece of wire to the cam chain to prevent it
from falling into the crankcase.
Make sure the piston is at TDC (Top Dead Center) on
the compression stroke.
Loosen the bolts in a crisscross pattern in several
steps, then remove them and camshaft holder
assembly.
CYLINDER HEAD/VALVES
WEDGE B
WEDGE A
2 mm PIN
WEDGE B
CAM SPROCKET
SENSOR ROTOR
CAMSHAFT HOLDER ASSEMBLY
BOLTS
6 mm (0.2 in)
WEDGE A
BOLTS
8-9