Honda INTERCEPTOR 2002 Service Manual page 443

REAR WHEEL/SUSPENSION
14-14
Remove the 0-ring and distance collar.
Remove the damper rubbers from the driven
sprocket hub.
Check the damper rubbers for wear or damage,
replace if necessary.
Check the condition of the final driven sprocket
teeth.
Replace the sprocket if it is worn or damaged.
• If the final driven sprocket requires replacement,
inspect the drive chain and drive sprocket.
• Never install a new drive chain on a worn
sprocket or a worn chain on new sprockets. Both
chain and sprocket must be in good condition or
the replacement chain or sprocket will wear rap-
idly.
DRIVEN SPROCKET HUB BEARING
INSPECTION/ REPLACEMENT
Turn the inner race of the bearing with your finger.
The bearing shou ld t urn smoothly and quietly.
Also check that the bearing outer race fits tightly in
the driven sprocket hub.
Remove and discard the ball bearing if the races do
not turn smoothly and quietly, or if they fit loosely
in the driven sprocket h ub.
DISTANCE COLLAR
DAMPER RUBBERS
DAMPER RUBBER
DRIVEN SPROCKET