MAINTENANCE ON CHASSIS AND ENGINE 86
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– Loosen the screws by four turns.
Alternative 1
– Insert the tool from the tool set into the hole of the rear wheel eccentric ele-
ment.
Alternative 2
– Position the special tool at the rear wheel eccentric element.
Hook wrench (83019011000)
– To adjust the chain tension , slowly turn at the rear wheel or the special tool to rotate
the rear wheel eccentric element forward or backward.
Guideline
Chain tension 140… 145 mm (5.51… 5.71 in)
Info
Rotating the rear wheel eccentric element forward increases chain tension.
Rotating the rear wheel eccentric element backward reduces chain tension.
The rear wheel eccentric element should always be positioned such that the
grease nipple is visible. This ensures that the vehicle has the greatest ground
clearance.
– Fully tighten screws .
Guideline
Screw, rear wheel eccentric element M8 20 Nm
(14.8 lbf ft)
– Remove the tool .