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ENGINE / COOLING SYSTEM

3. Remove the two bolts retaining the fixed cam chain 7. Lift upward on the intake camshaft while rotating it
guide u and remove the assembly from the engine. counter-clockwise. Walk the timing chain off of the
Inspect the guide for wear and replace if necessary. sprocket. Carefully remove the intake camshaft from
the engine.

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4. Remove the remaining six bolts that retain the
camshaft carrier i and carefully lift the carrier off the 8. Remove the cam chain from the exhaust camshaft
camshafts. sprocket a and remove the exhaust camshaft from
the engine.

CAMSHAFT SPROCKET INSPECTION

NOTE
Camshaft sprocket removal is not necessary unless the
replacement of the sprockets is required.

Inspect cam sprocket teeth q for wear or damage.
Replace timing chain and sprockets as a set if worn or
damaged.

NOTE
The crankcase has a lower guide to prevent the chain
from falling off the crankshaft.

5. Attach a hook or other tool to the camshaft chain to
prevent it from dropping down into the engine.
6. Mark the intake o and exhaust a camshafts to
ensure proper assembly.

TORQUE
Camshaft Sprocket Bolt:
14 ft-lb (19 Nm)Replace camshaft sprocket bolt if
loosened or removed.

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