Honda Rebel 250 2016 Owner's Manual page 70

5. Turn both adjusting nuts an equal
number of turns until the correct drive
chain slack is obtained. Turn the
adjusting nuts clockwise to tighten the
chain. Turn the adjusting nuts
counterclockwise and push the rear
wheel toward the front to provide more
slack.
Adjust the slack at a point midway
between the front sprocket and the rear
wheel sprocket.
Check the drive chain slack.
6. Check rear axle alignment by making
sure the chain adjuster index marks align
with the rear edge of the adjusting slots.
Both marks should correspond. If the
axle is misaligned, turn the right or left
adjusting nuts until the marks are aligned
and recheck chain slack.
Drive Chain
7. Tighten the rear axle nut.
Torque: 65 lbf·ft (88 N·m, 9.0 kgf·m)
8. Tighten the drive chain adjusting nuts
lightly, then hold the adjusting nuts and
tighten the lock nuts.
9. Recheck drive chain slack.
10. Rear brake pedal freeplay is affected
when repositioning the rear wheel to
adjust drive chain slack. Check rear brake
pedal freeplay and adjust as necessary.
P. 67
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If a torque wrench was not used for
installation, see your dealer as soon as
possible to verify proper assembly.
Improper assembly may lead to loss of
braking capacity.
Adjusting the Drive Chain Slack
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P. 61
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