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How do you set cam timing on a Yamaha big bear 350 4x4?

1. Remove the camshaft cover.

- Loosen and remove the camshaft cover bolts with a wrench or socket set.

- Remove the camshaft cover from the engine block.

2. Remove the camshaft sprocket bolt.

- Use the flywheel holder to prevent the crankshaft from turning.

- Loosen the camshaft sprocket bolt with a wrench or socket set.

- Remove the camshaft sprocket bolt.

- Be cautious not to drop the washer between the camshaft sprocket and the camshaft.

3. Remove the camshaft sprocket.

- Use a camshaft sprocket puller to remove the camshaft sprocket from the camshaft.

4. Align the camshaft timing marks.

- Turn the crankshaft until the "T" mark on the flywheel aligns with the index mark on the engine block.

- The "IN" mark on the camshaft sprocket should align with the index mark on the camshaft cover.

5. Install the camshaft sprocket.

- Place the camshaft sprocket onto the camshaft, aligning the timing marks.

- Install the camshaft sprocket bolt and tighten it to the specified torque.

6. Install the camshaft cover.

- Place the camshaft cover back in place and secure it to the engine block with the camshaft cover bolts. Tighten the bolts to the specified torque.