CAMSHAFT
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EASB29B211
REMOVING THE CAMSHAFT
1. Remove:
• Timing mark accessing screw “1”
• Crankshaft end accessing screw “2”
2. Align:
• Alignment mark
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a. Turn the crankshaft counterclockwise with a
wrench.
b. Align the top dead center (TDC) mark “a” on
the rotor with the alignment mark “b” on the
crankcase cover.
TIP
Align the alignment mark “c” on the exhaust
camshaft sprocket and the alignment mark “d”
on the intake camshaft sprocket with the edge
of the cylinder head.
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3. Remove:
• Timing chain tensioner cap bolt “1”
• Timing chain tensioner “2”
• Gaskets
4. Remove:
• Bolt (camshaft cap) “1”
• Camshaft cap “2”
• Clip “3”
TIP
• Remove the bolts (camshaft cap) in a criss-
cross pattern, working from the outside in.
• In order to prevent the clip from falling into the
crankcase, remove the camshaft cap.
ECA
NOTICE
The bolts (camshaft cap) must be removed
evenly to prevent damage to the cylinder
head, camshafts or camshaft caps.
5. Remove:
• Exhaust camshaft “1”
• Intake camshaft “2”
TIP
Attach a wire “3” to the timing chain to prevent
it from falling into the crankcase.
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b
d
c
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Summary of Contents for YZ 2018 Series
Page 6: ...EASB916006 YAMAHA MOTOR CORPORATION U S A YZ MOTORCYCLE LIMITED WARRANTY...
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Page 40: ...MOTORCYCLE CARE AND STORAGE 1 28...
Page 64: ...LUBRICATION SYSTEM CHART AND DIAGRAMS 2 23...
Page 66: ...LUBRICATION SYSTEM CHART AND DIAGRAMS 2 25...
Page 68: ...LUBRICATION SYSTEM CHART AND DIAGRAMS 2 27...
Page 70: ...CABLE ROUTING DIAGRAM 2 29 EASB29B065 CABLE ROUTING DIAGRAM...
Page 72: ...CABLE ROUTING DIAGRAM 2 31...
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Page 82: ...CABLE ROUTING DIAGRAM 2 41...
Page 84: ...CABLE ROUTING DIAGRAM 2 43...
Page 255: ...OIL PUMP AND BALANCER GEAR 5 58 a 2 10 b 2 9 1 b 5 3 a 4 10 5 9 3 E c d 6 7 8 8 b 6...
Page 276: ...TRANSMISSION 5 79...
Page 290: ...FUEL TANK 7 5 A Left B Right 1 1 A 0 mm 0 in B 1 1 15 mm 0 59 in...
Page 296: ...THROTTLE BODY 7 11...
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Page 313: ...CHARGING SYSTEM 8 14...
Page 321: ...COOLING SYSTEM For JPN 8 22...
Page 351: ...FUEL PUMP SYSTEM 8 52 EASB29B345...
Page 352: ...ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS 8 53 ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS EASB29B346 9 10 11 1 3 2 4 5 6 7 8...
Page 354: ...ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS 8 55 11 10 9 2 3 1 6 7 8 4 5...
Page 356: ...ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS 8 57 EASB29B347 CHECKING THE SWITCHES 4 1 3 2 B B Sb B B B B B B B B...
Page 372: ...ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS 8 73 c Measure the fuel injector resistance...