Drive Chain Lubrication - Can-Am DS 450 2008 Shop Manual

Section 07 DRIVE SYSTEM
Subsection 01 (DRIVE CHAIN/REAR AXLE)
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1. Rotated pin
Measure elongation or stretching of drive chain as
per following procedures:
If the chain is installed on the vehicle, tension the
top of chain by placing transmission on 1
and move vehicle backward.
If the chain is on the bench, securing one end and
apply a tension load of approximately 20 kg (45 lb).
Measure the distance between a span of 16 pins
(center to center), using a caliper or a ruler.
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A. Maximum stretching
DRIVE CHAIN MAXIMUM STRETCHING
SERVICE LIMIT
Replace drive chain if out of specification or if any
defect were detected.
CAUTION: Replace drive chain and sprockets
together to prevent premature wear.
Check slider shoe on swing arm. Replace as re-
quired.
Drive Chain Cleaning
CAUTION: Never wash the chain with a high
pressure washer or gasoline. Damage to the
O-rings will result, causing premature wear
and drive chain failure.
Clean the side surfaces of the chain with a dry
cloth.
NOTE: Do not brush chain.

Drive Chain Lubrication

Lubricate only with an approved O-ring chain lubri-
cant. Other commercial chain lubricant may con-
tain solvent which could damage the O-rings.
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st gear
256.5 mm (10.098 in)
Drive Chain Removal
Select a level surface and set transmission to
NEUTRAL.
Loosen rear axle lock bolts.
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1. Rear axle lock bolts
Insert screwdriver pin (from the vehicle's tool kit)
or an equivalent tool through rear sprocket hub
and into chain tensioner.
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1. Drive chain
2. Screwdriver pin
3. Rear sprocket hub
4. Chain tensioner
Move the vehicle backward to release chain ten-
sion.
Lift the rear of vehicle and install jack stands under
the frame to support vehicle off the ground.
Remove swing arm protector.
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