KTM Freeride E-XC 2019 - Adjusting the Chain Tension

13 SERVICE WORK ON THE CHASSIS
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13.28 Adjusting the chain tension
Warning
Danger of accidents Danger caused by incorrect chain tension.
– If the chain is too taut, the components of the secondary power transmission (chain, chain pinion,
rear sprocket, bearings in the transmission and in the rear wheel) will be under additional load. In
addition to premature wear, this can cause the chain or the countershaft of the transmission to break
in extreme cases. If the chain is too loose, however, it may fall off the chain pinion or rear sprocket
and block the rear wheel or damage the motor. Ensure that the chain tension is correct and adjust it if
necessary.
Preparatory work
– Deactivate the vehicle. ( p. 43)
–
Fold the seat up. ( p. 69)
– Remove the KTM PowerPack. ( p. 107)
– Mount the protection cap. ( p. 71)
– Raise the motorcycle with a lift stand. ( p. 57)
– Check the chain tension. ( p. 73)
F01191-10
Main work
–
Loosen nut
1
.
–
Loosen nuts
2
.
–
Adjust the chain tension by turning adjusting screws
3
left
and right.
Guideline
Chain tension 36 … 40 mm (1.42 …
1.57 in)
Turn adjusting screws
3
on the left and right so that the
markings on the left and right chain adjusters are in the
same position relative to reference marks
A
. The rear
wheel is then correctly aligned.
–
Tighten nuts
2
.
–
Make sure that chain adjusters
4
are fitted correctly on
adjusting screws
3
.
–
Tighten nut
1
.
Guideline
Nut, rear wheel spin-
dle
M20x1.5 80 Nm (59 lbf ft)
Info
The wide adjustment range of the chain adjusters
enables different secondary ratios with the same chain
length.
Chain adjusters
4
can be turned by 180°.
Finishing work
– Remove the motorcycle from the lift stand. ( p. 57)
– Install the KTM PowerPack. ( p. 108)
– Lock the seat. ( p. 69)