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How to remove the cam chain plate - auto tensioner models, Honda CX500, GL650, CX650, Turbos


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There cam chain plate on the automatic tensioner-equipped engines is slightly smaller than the manual tensioner models, and is held in by three bolts. They're circled in red below:

How to remove the cam chain plate on the automatic tensioner engines - Honda CX500, GL650, CX650, Turbos

A 10mm socket will remove the three bolts, which are identical (part number 95700-0601600, 6x16mm):

How to remove the cam chain plate on the automatic tensioner engines - Honda CX500, GL650, CX650, Turbos

How to remove the cam chain plate on the automatic tensioner engines - Honda CX500, GL650, CX650, Turbos

On my example motor here someone replaced all three bolts with three different bolts... I'll get a photo of what they ought to look like. The cam chain plate itself is part number 14623-MC7-000 and was first used on the Turbo CX500, as you can tell from the product code.

How to remove the cam chain plate on the automatic tensioner engines - Honda CX500, GL650, CX650, Turbos

Now you should have a clear view of the cam chain!

How to remove the cam chain plate on the automatic tensioner engines - Honda CX500, GL650, CX650, Turbos

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