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1. See Figure 2-28. Check rear wheel compensator wear.
- a. Hang a weighted string (1) on the left axle spacer.
Note: Do not allow the rear wheel to rotate when rotating the sprocket. A false measurement will occur.
- b. Rotate the rear sprocket by hand in one direction until it stops.
- c. Hold sprocket in place and mark face of sprocket along the string.
- d. Rotate the rear sprocket by hand in the opposite direction until it stops.
- e. Hold sprocket in place and mark face of sprocket along the string.
- f. Measure the distance (2) between the marks. If the measurement exceeds 10.2 mm (0.400 in) replace the rubber isolator. See Rear wheel compensator.
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Figure 2-28. Check Compensator Wear: 1. Weighted string; 2. Measured distance
Inspect rear shock absorber bushings
Inspect
For this scheduled maintenance procedure, see Shock absorbers.