MAINTENANCE WORK ON THE CHASSIS 99
– Check the chain tension. ( p. 93)
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– Loosen the screws 1 by four turns.
Alternative 1
– Insert the tool 2 from the tool set into the hole A 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 the element at the rear wheel or using the spe-
cial 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 B is visible. This ensures that the vehicle has the greatest ground
clearance.
– Remove the tool.
– Fully tighten screws 1.
Guideline
Screw, rear wheel eccentric element M8 20 Nm
(14.8 lbf ft)
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