5. Check rear axle alignment by making sure
the chain adjuster index marks (4) align
with the rear edge (5) on the swingarm.
Both
left
and
correspond. If the axle is misaligned, turn
the left or right adjusting nut until the marks
correspond on the rear edge of the
adjusting slots and recheck chain slack.
6. Tighten the axle nut to specified torque.
Axle nut torque:
98 N•m (10,0 kgf•m)
If a torque wrench is not used for this
installation, see your Honda dealer as soon as
possible to verify proper assembly.
7. Tighten the adjusting nuts lightly, then
tighten the lock nuts by holding the
adjusting nuts with a spanner.
8. Recheck chain slack.
right
marks
should
Wear inspection:
Check the chain wear label when adjusting
the chain. If the red zone (6) on the label aligns
with the index mark (7) on the swingarm after
the chain has been adjusted to the proper
slack, the chain is excessively worn and must
be replaced. The proper slack is:
20-30 mm
(6) Red zone
(6)
(7)
(7) Index mark
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