1995-2004 Kawasaki Lakota 300, Lakota Sport, KEF300 Service Manual, Page 71Get this manual
ENGINE TOP END 3-23 Camshaft Chain, Guides and Tensioner Camshaft Chain: Camshaft Chain Removal Remove: Camshaft Sprocket Starter Chain and Sprocket Camshaft Chain Guard [A] Camshaft Chain
Camshaft Chain Installation
Always pull the camshaft chain taut while turning the crankshaft when the camshaft chain is looseThis avoids kinking the chain on the lower (crankshaft) sprocketA kinked chain could damage both the chain and the sprocket
Be sure the camshaft chain guard holes fit onto the pins on the crankcase
Camshaft Chain Wear
Hold the camshaft chain so that it may be pulled tight Measure the length of 20 links (21 pins) with vernier caliperIf the 20 link length of the camshaft chain is greater than the service limit, replace itCamshaft Chain 20-link Length Standard: 160.00160.56 mm Service Limit: 162.4 mm