Camshaft/Rocker Arms Removal - Honda 2003 NPS50 Ruckus Service Manual

CAMSHAFT /ROCKER ARMS REMOVAL
Remove the following:
- Belt case cover (page 1 0-6)
- Water pump (page 7-8)
- Cylinder head cover (page 9-6)
Rotate the drive pulley (crankshaft) counterclock­
wise and align the index line on the cam sprocket
with the index mark on the stopper plate.
Make sure the cam lobe faces the cylinder side (TDC
on the compression stroke).
lfthe cam lobe is facing the rocker arm side (TDC on
exhaust stroke), rotate the crankshaft counterclock­
wise 360" (one full turn) so the cam lobe faces the
NOTE:
cylinder side.
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Move the rocker arms to the spring side and remove
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the shims.
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Do not allow the shims to fall into the crankcase.
Mark all shims to ensure correct reassembly in
their original locations.
The shims can be easily removed with tweezers
or a magnet.
'03 - '05 model: Remove the screw and D-ring from the cam chain r.'��. ..,
tensioner lifter.
After '05 model: Remove the bolt, washer, PCV joint and 0-rings.
Turn the tensioner shaft clockwise with a special
tool to hold the tensioner in the fully retracted posi­
tion.
TOOL:
Cam chain tensioner stopper
070MG-0010100 or
07 AMG-001A 100
(U.S.A. only)
CYLINDER HEAD/VALVES
9-7