MAINTENANCE WORK ON CHASSIS AND ENGINE 60
13.49Adjusting chain tension - fitting rear wheel
400225-11
– Loosen nuts .
– Adjust the chain tension by turning the adjusting screws left and right.
Guideline
Chain tension 8… 10 mm (0.31… 0.39 in)
Turn the adjusting screws left and right so that the markings on the left and
right chain adjusters are in the same position relative to the reference marks .
The rear wheel is then correctly aligned.
– Tighten nuts .
13.50Adjusting the chain guide x (EXC‑F, EXC‑F SIX DAYS, XCF-W)
400252-10
– Remove screws and . Take off the chain guide.
Condition
Number of teeth: ≤ 44 teeth
– Insert nut in hole . Position the chain guide.
– Mount and tighten screws and .
Guideline
Remaining screws, chassis M6 10 Nm
(7.4 lbf ft)
Condition
Number of teeth: ≥ 45 teeth
– Insert nut in hole . Position the chain guide.
– Mount and tighten screws and .
Guideline
Remaining screws, chassis M6 10 Nm
(7.4 lbf ft)