Checking The Timing Chain Tensioner; Installing The Camshafts - Yamaha XP500 Service Manual

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• timing chain guide (intake side) 1

• timing chain guide (exhaust side) 2

• timing chain guide (top side) 3

Damage/wear → Replace the defective

CHECKING THE TIMING CHAIN

• timing chain tensioner

Cracks/damage/rough movement →

a. Lightly press the timing chain tensioner rod

into the timing chain tensioner housing by

While pressing the timing chain tensioner rod,

wind it clockwise with a thin screwdriver 1

until it stops.

b. Remove the screwdriver and slowly release

the timing chain tensioner rod.

c. Make sure that the timing chain tensioner

rod comes out of the timing chain tensioner

housing smoothly. If there is rough move-

ment, replace the timing chain tensioner.

• intake camshaft 1

• exhaust camshaft 2

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