Cam Chain Auto-Tensioner Removal & Installation: Removal

1. Right Front Wheel - Remove
2. Splash Shield - Remove
3. Chain Case Cover - Remove

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4. Cam Chain Auto-Tensioner - Remove

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1. Turn the crankshaft counterclockwise to compress the cam chain auto-tensioner.

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2. Rotate the crankshaft counterclockwise to align the holes on the lock (A) and the cam chain auto-tensioner (B), then insert a 1.2 mm (3/64 in) diameter pin (C) into the holes. Turn the crankshaft clockwise about 90° to secure the pin.

NOTE: If the holes in the lock and the cam chain auto-tensioner do not align, continue to rotating the crankshaft counterclockwise until the holes align, then install the pin.

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3. Remove the cam chain auto-tensioner.