Honda XL650V Owner's Manual page 94

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5. Check rear axle alignment by making
sure the chain adjuster index marks ( )
align with the rear edge ( ) of the
adjusting slots.
Both left 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.
6. Tighten the axle nut to specified torque.
Axle nut torque:
88 N·m (9.0 kgf·m , 65 lbf·ft)
If a torque wrench is not used for this
installation, see your Honda dealer as soon
as possible to verify proper assembly.
7. Tighten the adjusting nuts lightly, then
tighten the lock nuts by holding the
adjusting nuts with a spanner.
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