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3. To tighten the drive chain, turn the
drive chain slack adjusting nut at
each end of the swingarm in direc-
tion (a). To loosen the drive chain,
turn the adjusting nut at each end
of the swingarm in direction (b),
and then push the rear wheel for-
ward.
TIP
Using the alignment marks on each
side of the swingarm, make sure that
both drive chain pullers are in the same
position for proper wheel alignment.
4. Tighten the axle nut and both
locknuts to the specified torques.
5. Adjust the brake pedal free play.
6. Make sure that the drive chain
pullers are in the same position,
the drive chain slack is correct,
and the drive chain moves
smoothly.
7. Install the lower chain cover by in-
stalling the bolts.
1. Axle nut
2. Drive chain slack adjusting nut
3. Locknut
1. Alignment marks
2. Drive chain puller
3. Drive chain slack adjusting nut
2
3
1
(b)
(a)
3
2
1
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htenin
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torques:
Axle nut:
60 N·m (6.0 kgf·m, 44 lb·ft)
Locknut:
7 N·m (0.7 kgf·m, 5.2 lb·ft)
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