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4. Loosen the rear wheel axle nut (2) and the adjuster
bolt locknuts (3).
5. Increase or decrease slack by using the adjuster
bolts.
CAUTION
The alignment marks on the adjuster blocks and the
marks on the swingarm must be adjusted so they
are in the same position on each side of the swing-
arm.
Make sure the drive chain is straight and in-line with
the sprockets.
6. Place a rag between the drive chain and rear sprocket
then rotate the wheel backward to tighten the chain.
7. Tighten the rear wheel axle nut.
TORQUE : Wheels, 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 and adjust if
necessary.
NOTE : Make sure both adjuster blocks are in the same
position on each side of the swingarm.
11. Check the rear wheel alignment.
12. 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
1.
Cotter pin
2.
Rear axle nut
3.
Locknut
4.
Adjuster bolt
1.
Lock nut
2.
Adjuster bolt
3.
Adjuster block mark
4.
Swingarm scale
a. Increase
slack
b.
Decrease slack
1
2
3
4
4
a
b
1
2
3
1.
Cotter pin tabs
1
