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Printed : 1/9/02
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TO R Q U E :
W heels, rear axle, nut
72.0 lbf•ft (98.0 N• m)
8.
Install a new cotter pin and properly bend the
tabs around the axle nut.
9.
Tighten the drive chain adjuster locknuts
securely.
10. Measure the drive chain freeplay again.
Correct if necessary.
11. Take the vehicle off the stand, roll it forward
and backward a few times and apply the rear
brake. Make sure the rear brake operates
properly. The rear wheel rotates properly and
the brake disc is not rubbing against the brake
pads.
DRIVE CHAIN STRETCH INSPECTION
S E RV IC E :
D rive, chain, length (stretch),
m axim um (see specification for
exact pin count)
6.0 inches (151 m m )
1.
With the upper or lower section of the drive
chain tight between the sprockets, measure the
distance between the span of 13 pins from pin
center to pin center. If the distance exceeds the
service limit, replace the chain.
1. Cotter pin tabs
POTENTIAL HAZARD
Reusing a cotter pin.
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
The cotter pin can break allowing the rear wheel axle
nut to come loose. This could cause a loss of
control resulting in serious injury or death.
HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD
NEVER re-use a cotter pin. Always replace cotter
pins with new ones.
(1)
1. Countershaft sprocket
2. Rear sprocket
a. stretch measurement
(1)
(2)
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