SERVICE WORK ON THE CHASSIS 13
101
401665-10
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Shift the transmission into neutral .
–
Pull on the lower chain section with specified weight
A
.
Guideline
Weight, chain wear measure-
ment
15 kg (33 lb.)
–
Measure distance
B
of 18 chain rollers in the upper chain
section.
Info
Chain wear is not always even, so you should repeat
this measurement at different chain positions.
Maximum distance
B
from
18 chain rollers at the
longest chain section
272 mm (10.71 in)
» If distance
B
is greater than the specified measurement:
–
Change the drivetrain kit.
Info
When a new chain is mounted, the rear sprocket
and the engine sprocket should also be
changed.
New chains wear out faster on old, worn sprock-
ets.
For safety reasons, the chain has no chain joint.
E02324-10
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Check chain sliding guard for wear at the recess.
Info
When the chain slider is new, one third of surface
area
C
of chain links
1
is visible at bottom edge
D
of the recess.
» If surface area
C
of the chain links is no longer visible on
bottom edge
D
of the recess:
–
Change the chain sliding guard.
–
Check that the chain slider is firmly seated.
» If the chain sliding guard is loose:
–
Tighten screws on the chain sliding guard.
Guideline
Screw, chain slid-
ing guard
M5x10
5 Nm (3.7 lbf ft)
E02249-01
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Check the chain guide for wear.
» If the chain guide is worn:
–
Change the chain guide.
–
Check that the chain guide is firmly seated.
» If the chain guide is loose:
–
Tighten the screws on the chain guide.
