Caution! Always replace the chain, chainwheel and chain sprocket as a set.
Remove the sprocket cover.
Remove rear swinging arm. See Group 33.
Lift chain off chain sprocket and remove by pulling towards the rear.
Inspect chain takeup roller (1) and slide rail (3) for wear and replace if necessary.
Installation is the reverse of the removal procedure: pay particular attention to the following.
Adjust chain tension before tightening the nut on the quick-release axle.
Tightening torques:
- Swinging arm pivot shaft: 100 Nm
- Strut to swinging arm: 41 Nm
- Rear quick-release axle: 100 Nm
- Chain tensioning screws: 10 Nm
- Wheel cover bracket to swinging arm: 9 Nm
Removing and installing chain guide rail
Release fasteners (2) at top and bottom and remove guide rail (3).
Installation is in the reverse of the removal procedure.
Removing and installing chain takeup roller
Note: The chain takeup roller can be removed and installed without removing the chain and the rear wheel.
Remove nut (4) with a/f 6 Allen key.
Remove chain takeup roller (1) together with the fastener.
Installation is the reverse of the removal procedure.
Tightening torques:
- Chain takeup roller to frame: 21 Nm