6. Using an awl, rotate the C-ring in its groove until 9. Remove the four cylinder head cap screws and
it is out of the cylinder head; then remove the washers. Note that the two cap screws on the right
C-ring. side of the cylinder head nearest the cam sprocket
are longer than the two cap screws on the left
NOTE: Care should be taken not to drop the (spark plug) side.
C-ring down into the crankcase.
CD211
MD1131 10. Remove the cylinder head from the cylinder,
7. Noting the timing marks for installing purposes, remove the gasket, and account for two alignment
drop the sprocket off the camshaft. While holding
the cam chain, slide the sprocket and camshaft out
pins.
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of the cylinder head. Account for an alignment
pin.
NOTE: Loop the chain over the cylinder and
secure it with a wire to keep it from falling into the
crankcase.
MD1163
AT THIS POINT
To service valves and cylinder head, see Servicing
Top-Side Components sub-section.
11. Remove the cam chain guide.
MD1132
8. Remove the cam chain tensioner by lifting it from AT THIS POINT
the chain cavity; then remove the two lower nuts To inspect cam chain guide, see Servicing Top-Side
securing the cylinder head to the cylinder, one in Components sub-section.
front and one in rear.
MD1173
MD1192
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