CYLINDER HEAD

ENG

REMOVING THE CYLINDER HEAD

1.Align:

“T” mark

(with stationary pointer)

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Checking steps:

Turn the crankshaft counterclockwise with a wrench.

Align the “T” mark 1 on the rotor with the stationary pointer 2 on the crankcase cover. When the “T” mark is aligned with the stationary pointer, the piston is at the Top Dead Center (T.D.C.).

NOTE:

When the piston is at the Top Dead Center (T.D.C.) on the compression stroke, there should be clearance between the valve stem tips and their respective rocker arm adjusting screws.

If there is no clearance, rotate the crankshaft counterclockwise one turn.

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2.Loosen:

Camshaft sprocket bolt 1

NOTE:

Use the rotor holding tool 2 to hold the starter pulley.

Rotor holding tool:

P/N. YU-01235, 90890-01235

3.Loosen:

Timing chain tensioner cap bolt 4.Remove:

Timing chain tensioner

Camshaft sprocket

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Yamaha 5TE-F8197-10, LIT-11616-16-02 service manual Removing the Cylinder Head, Rotor holding tool YU-01235