MAINTENANCE WORK ON CHASSIS AND ENGINE
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9.21
Checking chain wear
1 2 3
16 17 18
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Jack up the vehicle on the center stand. (
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Shift the transmission to neutral.
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Pull the lower chain section with specified weight
.
Guideline
Weight, chain wear measurement
15 kg (33 lb.)
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Measure distance
of 18 chain links in the upper chain section.
Info
Chain wear is not always even, so you should repeat this measurement at differ-
ent chain positions.
Maximum distance
at the longest
chain section
272 mm (10.71 in)
» If distance
is greater than the specified measurement:
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Change the chain.
Info
When the chain is replaced, the rear sprocket and engine sprocket
should also be changed.
New chains wear out faster on old, worn sprockets.
For safety reasons, the chain has no chain joint.
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