Cylinder Head Removal; Cam Chain Tensioner Lifter - Honda 2003 NPS50 Ruckus Service Manual

CYLINDER HEAD/VALVES

CAM CHAIN TENSIONER LIFTER

Remove the two bolts and tensioner lifter (page 9-
7).
Check the lifter operation:
- The tensioner shaft should not go into the body
when it is pushed.
- When it is turned clockwise with a screwdriver,
the tensioner shaft should be pulled i nto the
body. The shaft should spring out of the body as
soon as the screwdriver is released.
CYLINDER H EAD REMOVAL
Remove the following:
NOTE:
- Muffler (page 3-9)
- Camshaft/rocker arm (page 9-7)
•
Disconnect the ECT sensor connector.
Loosen the spark plug and ECT sensor when dis­
assembling the cylinder head.
Disconnect the vacuum hose ('03 - '05 model only)
and water hose.
Remove the intake manifold joint bolts.
Be careful not to Remove the bolts and cylinder head.
damage the mating
surface.
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TENSIONER SHAFT