HOME 2. See Figure 1-82 . Clean oil from cam drive gear and chain link. Make a reference mark on chain and cam drive gear, both intake and exhaust, as shown. sm01752 NOTE Copper colored links are for initial assembly of complete cam drive system. 3. See Figure 1-83 . Remove secondary cam chain tensioner. NOTES • NEVER rotate engine with secondary cam chain tensioner removed. Engine damage and/or loss of correct timing will occur. • Do not remove cam drive gear bolts. It is not necessary for the lash adjustment. sm01750 Figure 1-83. Secondary Cam Chain Tensioner 4. See Figure 1-84 . Remove cam journal fasteners and caps from the cam needing adjustment.
NOTE Remove and adjust only one camshaft at a time. 5. See Figure 1-85 . Carefully move cam and drive gear aside. Keep cam drive gear and chain engaged. NOTE Handle chain and cam assembly carefully so as not to remove reference marks. Figure 1-81. Front Cylinder 10 and 2 O'clock Cam Lobe Position 6. Carefully remove tappet. Oil film will usually cause shim to adhere to the under side of the tappet. Take care that shim does not dislodge and fall into engine. To remove tappet, use of a strong magnet is suggested.This will keep shim and tappet together during removal. sm01751 sm04768 Figure 1-82. Reference Mark Cam Gear and Chain Link Figure 1-84. Cam Journal Caps 2009 VRSC Service:
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