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Timing Cover




Timing-Case Cover Screws





Replace aluminum screws
A - M6 x 30
First pass 4 Nm (3 ftlb.)
Final pass Tighten 90°
B - M6 x 55
First pass 4 Nm (3 ftlb.)
Final pass Tighten 90°
C - M8 x 55
First pass 10 Nm (7.5 ftlb.)
Final pass Tighten 90°
D - The timing-case cover must be level with the lower part of the crankcase (use steel rule or dial gauge)