Both lef t and right marks should
correspond. If the axle is misaligned, turn
the left or right adjusting nut until the
marks correspond on the rear edge of the
adjusting slots and recheck chain slack.
Tighten the axle nut to :
Tighten the adjusting nuts lightly, then
tighten the lock nuts by holding the
adjusting nuts with a spanner.
Recheck drive chain slack.
Rear brake pedal free play is affected
when repositioning the rear wheel to
adjust drive chain slack. Check rear brake
pedal free play and adjust as necessary
(page
).
Check rear axle alignment by confirming
the chain adjuster index marks ( )
against the rear edge ( ) of the adjusting
slots.
5.
7.
6.
8.
4
5
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If a torque wrench is not used f or this
installation, see your Honda dealer as
soon as possible to verif y proper
assembly.
Damage to the bottom part of the
f rame may be caused by excessive
drive chain slack of more than:
71
50 mm (2.0 in)
88 N·m (9 kgf·m , 65 lbf·ft)
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