2-21 PERIODIC MAINTENANCE
● Count out 21 pins (20 pitches) on the chain and
measure the distance between the two points.
If the distance exceeds the service limit, the chain
must be replaced.
Drive chain
20-pitch length
▣ ▣ ADJUSTING
● Loosen or tighten chain adjuster � until there is
30 ~ 40 mm (1.2 ~ 1.6 in) of slack at the middle of
the chain between the engine and rear sprockets
as shown.
Drive chain slack
● After adjusting the drive chain, tighten the rear
axle housing nuts � and wrench bolts � in the
described order to the specified torque.
Rear axle housing nut � �
: 70 ~ 100 N∙ ∙ m (7.0 ~ 10.0 kgf∙ ∙ m)
Rear axle housing wrench bolt � �
: 40 ~ 60 N∙ ∙ m (4.0 ~ 6.0 kgf∙ ∙ m)
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Service limit
319.4 mm (12.58 in)
Standard
30 ~ 40 mm (1.2 ~ 1.6 in)
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30 ~ 40 mm
(1.2 ~ 1.6 in)
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