Cam chain tensioner removal: Difference between revisions
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*Remove the right hand [[How do I remove the fairing, fuel tank, etc?|side panel]]. | *Remove the right hand [[How do I remove the fairing, fuel tank, etc?|side panel]]. | ||
*There are 2 bolts that hold the tensioner to the crankcase. The tensioner is under pressure from a rather strong spring, so be sure to back the mounting bolts out a little at a time on each side so the tensioner assembly does not become "cocked". Take special care toward the end of the mounting bolts' travel. Two 1/4-drive ratchets used simultaneously work well for this, or you can go back and forth with one ratchet. A 3/8-drive ratchet may be too big to work. | *There are 2 bolts that hold the tensioner to the crankcase. The tensioner is under pressure from a rather strong spring, so be sure to back the mounting bolts out a little at a time on each side so the tensioner assembly does not become "cocked". Take special care toward the end of the mounting bolts' travel. Two 1/4-drive ratchets used simultaneously work well for this, or you can go back and forth with one ratchet. A 3/8-drive ratchet may be too big to work. | ||
*Carefully extract the tensioner assembly while watching for any parts that may fall. | *Carefully extract the tensioner assembly while watching for any parts that may fall. Don't let any of the red Loctite fall into your engine. | ||
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