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Cam Chain Removal

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NOTE: Keep the cam chain away from magnetic fields.
  1. Turn the crankshaft pulley so its top dead center (TDC) mark (A) lines up with the pointer (B).
    Fig 1: Identifying Crankshaft Pulley At Top Dead Center (TDC)
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  2. Remove the cylinder head cover (see CYLINDER HEAD COVER REMOVAL  ).
  3. Check the No. 1 piston at TDC. The "UP" mark (A) on the camshaft sprocket should be at the top, and the TDC grooves (B) on the camshaft sprocket should line up with the top edge of the head.
    Fig 2: Identifying UP Mark On Camshaft Sprocket
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  4. Remove the right front wheel.
  5. Remove the splash shield.
  6. Loosen the water pump pulley mounting bolts (A). (See Fig 3)
  7. Remove the drive belt (see DRIVE BELT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
  8. Remove the water pump pulley (B).
    Fig 3: Identifying Water Pump Pulley And Mounting Bolts
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  9. Remove the crankshaft pulley (see CRANKSHAFT PULLEY REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION  ).
  10. Remove the drive belt auto-tensioner (see DRIVE BELT AUTO-TENSIONER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
  11. Support the engine with a jack and a wood block under the oil pan.
  12. Remove the ground cable (A), then remove the side engine mount/bracket assembly (B).
    Fig 4: Identifying Ground Cable & Side Engine Mount/Bracket Assembly
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  13. Remove the chain case.
    Fig 5: Identifying Chain Case
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  14. Measure the cam chain separation. If the distance is less than the service limit, replace the cam chain and cam chain tensioner.

    Standard Distance: 19 mm (0.75 in.) 

    Service Limit: 15 mm (0.59 in.) 

    Fig 6: Identifying Distance Between Cam Chain & Tensioner
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  15. Apply new engine oil to the sliding surface of the cam chain tensioner slider (A).
    Fig 7: Identifying Cam Chain Tensioner Slider & Bolt
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  16. Hold the cam chain tensioner slider with the screwdriver, then remove the bolt (B), and loosen the bolt (C).
  17. Remove the cam chain tensioner slider.
    Fig 8: Identifying Cam Chain Tensioner Slider
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  18. Remove the cam chain tensioner (A) and the cam chain guide (B).
    Fig 9: Identifying Cam Chain Tensioner, Cam Chain Guide And Cam Chain
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  19. Remove the cam chain.
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