12 SERVICE WORK ON THE CHASSIS
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400987-10
–
Pull on the upper part of the chain with the specified
weight
A
.
Guideline
Weight of chain wear mea-
surement
10 … 15 kg (22 … 33 lb.)
–
Measure the distance
B
of 18 chain links in the lower chain
section.
Info
Chain wear is not always even, so you should repeat
this measurement at different chain positions.
Maximum distance
B
at
the longest chain section
272 mm (10.71 in)
» If the distance
B
is greater than the specified measure-
ment:
–
Change the drivetrain kit.
Info
When the chain is replaced, the rear sprocket
and engine sprocket should also be changed.
New chains wear out faster on old, worn sprock-
ets.
V00853-10
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Check the chain sliding guard for wear.
» If the bottom edge of the chain bolt is in line with or below
the chain sliding guard:
–
Change the chain sliding guard.
–
Check that the chain sliding guard is firmly seated.
» If the chain sliding guard is loose:
–
Tighten the screws on the chain sliding guard.
Guideline
Screw, chain
sliding guard
M6
14 Nm (10.3 lbf ft)
Loctite
®
243™
