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3 CYLINDER HEAD & CAMSHAFT
CYLINDER HEAD
Removal
1.
Remove the seat and disconnect the battery
negative (black) lead first then the positive (red)
lead.
2.
Remove the side panel assembly as detailed in the
body section.
3.
Remove both lower fairings (where fitted) as
described in the body section.
4.
Remove the fuel tank and airbox assembly as
detailed in the fuel system section.
5.
Disconnect the electrical connections to the ignition
coils, then remove the coils from the cam cover.
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1. Coil Connections
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6.
Disconnect and remove the camshaft position
sensor (if fitted).
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1.
Camshaft Position Sensor (if fitted)
2.
Sensor Connection
7.
Progressively release the camshaft bolts in the
sequence shown above right.
NOTE:
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Two longer bolts are fitted at the right hand end
adjacent to the cam chain.
Cam Cover Bolt Release Sequence
8.
Ease the water hoses to allow the cover to be
removed from the left hand side of the motorcycle.
CAUTION: Never use a lever to remove
the camshaft cover from the head.
Using a lever will cause damage to the head and
cam cover which could lead to an oil leak.
9.
Remove the cam cover gasket.
10.
Remove any residual oil from the front of the head
using a syringe or lint free cloth.
11.
Release the coolant drain plug and drain the
coolant into a clean receptacle. Retain the coolant
for re-use unless contaminated or due for
replacement.
WARNING: Do not remove the coolant
pressure cap when the engine is hot.
When the engine is hot, the coolant inside the
cooling system is hot and also under pressure.
Contact with the pressurised coolant will cause
scalds and skin damage.
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