MAINTENANCE
2.37
ADJUSTMENT PROCEDURE -
CONCENTRIC
SWINGARM
REAR
AXLE
Loosen (2) caliper
mounting bracket
bolts (Step 3 --
2004 models)
Loosen Eccentric
clamp bolts (Step 2)
1. Loosen chain guard.
2. Loosen two eccentric clamp bolts.
3. 2004 Models -- Loosen caliper mounting bracket
bolts.
4. Using a 2 1/2″ wrench, rotate the housing to
adjust chain slack to the proper dimension, and
then proceed to Step 7; or... follow Ste ps 5 a nd
6 for alternate method if 2 1/2″ wrench is not
available.
T ighten
Loosen
5. Insert a pin punch through the sprocket hub and
into the eccentric axle housing.
Alternate Adjustment Method -- Pin Punch
(Step 5 and 6)
6. Roll the vehicle ahead or back to adjust chain
slack to the proper dimension.
7. Tighten theeccentric clampboltstospecification.
CAUTION: DO NOT OVER-TIGHTEN
ECCENTRIC CLAMP BOLTS. PREMATURE
BEARING FAILURE MAY RESULT.
Pinch Clamp Bolt Torque --
30 ft. lbs. (41 Nm)
Pinch Clamp Bolt Torque
w/ Trailer Hitch -- 40 ft. lbs. (54 Nm)
Eccentric Clamp Bolt Torque Specs
30 ft.lbs. (41 Nm)
Eccentric Clamp Without Hitch
Without Trailer Hitch