Kawasaki WORKHORSE 250 (2003) [76/322] 12 engine top end

4-12 ENGINE TOP END

Camshaft Sprocket

Camshaft Sprocket Removal

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Remove:

Fuel Tank (see Fuel System chapter)

Front Fender (see Frame chapter)

Recoil Starter (see Recoil Starter chapter)

Bolts [A] and Camshaft Cover [B]

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Turn the crankshaft with a wrench on the alternator rotor

bolt until the punch mark [A] on the camshaft sprocket

aligns with the pointer [B] on the cylinder head.

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Remove the camshaft chain tensioner (see Camshaft

Chain Tensioner Removal).

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Remove the camshaft sprocket bolt [C].

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Hold the crankshaft from turning with a wrench on the

alternator rotor bolt.

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Slide the sprocket off the shoulder on the camshaft and

out from under the chain.

Camshaft Sprocket Installation

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Remove:

Timing Inspection Plug [A]

Special Tool - Filler Cap Driver [B]: 57001-1454

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Check to see that the “T” mark [A] on the alternator rotor

aligns with the slot [B].

If the “T” mark is not aligned, hold the camshaft chain taut

and turn the crankshaft with a wrench on the alternator

rotor bolt.