MAINTENANCE ON CHASSIS AND ENGINE 102
9.26Checking chain wear
– Park the vehicle on a horizontal surface and shift gears to neutral.
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– Pull on the lower part of the chain with the specified weight .
Guideline
Chain-wear measuring weight 10… 15 kg (22… 33 lb.)
– Measure the distance of 18 chain links in the upper chain section.
Info
Chain wear is not always even, so you should repeat this measurement at differ-
ent chain positions.
Maximum distance at the longest
chain section
272 mm (10.71 in)
» If the distance is greater than the specified measurement:
– Replace the chain.
Info
When you replace the chain, you should also replace the rear sprocket
and engine sprocket.
New chains wear out faster on old, worn sprockets.
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