Removal [11/2016 - ]: Procedure

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REMOVE FRONT WHEEL RH
REMOVE FRONT FENDER APRON SEAL RH
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 14
REMOVE V-BANK COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 25
REMOVE NO. 2 ENGINE MOUNTING STAY RH
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 32
REMOVE ENGINE MOVING CONTROL ROD BRACKET
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 33
REMOVE CAMSHAFT TIMING OIL CONTROL SOLENOID ASSEMBLY (for Intake Side of Bank 2)
See step 5

SET NO. 1 CYLINDER TO TDC/COMPRESSION

Turn the crankshaft pulley clockwise until its timing mark (cutout) is aligned with the timing mark on the timing chain cover assembly as shown in the illustration.

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*a	Timing Mark
*b	Timing Mark (Cutout)

Check that the cutout of the camshaft timing gear assembly is at the top.

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*a	Correct	*b	Incorrect
*c	Cutout	*d	Up

HINT:

If the cutout of the camshaft timing gear assembly (for intake side) is not at the top, turn the crankshaft 360° clockwise and align the timing mark (cutout) of the crankshaft pulley with the timing mark on the timing chain cover assembly again.

REMOVE CAMSHAFT TIMING GEAR BOLT

While holding the crankshaft pulley, remove the camshaft timing gear bolt.

NOTE:

If the camshaft timing gear bolt has been struck or dropped, replace it.
Do not turn the crankshaft pulley after removing the camshaft timing gear bolt.