Cam Chain Removal and Installation: Installation

NOTE:  Keep the cam chain away from magnetic fields.

1. No. 1 Piston at Top Dead Center - Set

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   1. Set the crankshaft to top dead center (TDC). Align the TDC mark (A) on the crankshaft sprocket with the pointer (B) on the engine block.

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   2. Set the camshaft to TDC. The "UP" mark (A) on the camshaft sprocket should be at the top, and the TDC grooves (B) on the camshaft sprocket should aline up with the top edge of the cylinder head.

2. Cam Chain - Install

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   1. Install the cam chain on the crankshaft sprocket with the colored piece (A) aligned with the mark (B) on the crankshaft sprocket.

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   2. Install the cam chain on the camshaft sprocket with the colored link plate (A) aligned with the mark (B) on the camshaft sprocket.

3. Cam Chain Guide and Cam Chain Tensioner Arm - Install
   Fig 1: Cam Chain Guide And Cam Chain Tensioner Arm With Torque Specifications

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4. Cam Chain Auto-Tensioner - Install

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   1. Compress the cam chain auto-tensioner when replacing the cam chain. Remove the pin (A) from the cam chain auto-tensioner that was installed during removal. Turn the plate (B) counterclockwise, to release the lock, then press the rod (C), and set the first cam (D) to the first edge of the rack (E). Insert the 1.0 mm (1/32 in) diameter pin back into the holes (F).NOTE:  If the cam chain auto-tensioner is not set up as described, the cam chain auto-tensioner will be damaged.

   Fig 2: Cam Chain Auto-Tensioner With Torque Specifications

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   2. Install the cam chain auto-tensioner.

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   3. Remove the pin.

5. Oil Pump - Install