HOME 3.8 CAMSHAFTS, DRIVE CHAINS AND CAMSHAFT TIMING GENERAL 8. With cam timing verified and the TDC positioning tool showing exact TDC on the front cylinder: This section provides information on removal and installation of the timing chains, camshafts, and timing of the cam system. a. Clean surface of alternator bolt with solvent and a shop towel. CAMSHAFT AND SECONDARY TIMING CHAIN REMOVAL b. Use a paint pen and mark on alternator bolt an align- ment mark with the TDC mark on alternator cover. TOOL NAME PART NUMBER NOTE If alternator bolt is being removed for a complete engine disas- sembly, this procedure would need to be repeated upon final assembly.
CRANKSHAFT ROTATING WRENCH HD-45314 ALTERNATOR ROTOR REMOVER HD-45315 TAPPET COMPRESSING TOOL HD-45491 TDC POSITIONING TOOL HD-45653 9. Remove TDC positioning tool. 1. See Figure 3-11 removal of alternator derby cover; 2. Remove alternator derby cover. See 3. PLUGS AND COIL . 4. See Figure 3-12 5. See Figure 3-13 NOTE Figure 3-11.TDC Timing Alignment Never insert a foreign object, such as a screwdriver, in the spark plug hole. Engine damage can result. Rotate engine toward front cylinder only. Do not rotate engine toward rear cylinder, as engine damage can result. (00409c) 6. Using CRANKSHAFT ROTATING WRENCH (Part No. HD- 45314), rotate the engine counter-clockwise (direction of operation).
Note when exhaust valve is closing (TDC positioning tool will start to extend as valve closes) and engine is approaching TDC. 7. When the TDC positioning tool is fully extended, verify 2009 VRSC Service: Engine 3-19 oil pump assembly. TE timing procedures not requiring cover; VRSC engines use an d with a TDC timing mark to timing when crankshaft keyway ernator derby cover is removed, mplete remainder of procedure ool (HD-45653). cover. See 7.19 ALTERNATOR. d spark plugs. See 1.22 SPARK cam cover fasteners in reverse and remove cam covers. DC POSITIONING TOOL (Part ark plug hole. sm06465 2 1 1. TDC marking on cover 2. Crankshaft keyway cam timing.
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