Shimano E6100 - Chain; Measuring and Adjusting the Chain Tension

EN-22 Original User Guide | Pedelec Shimano Steps Version 1
CAUTION
Disc brake
Disc brakes: Avoid touching the brake discs
after intensive use of the brakes – they can
become very hot. You could burn yourself if
you touch them.
3.10 Chain*
Bicycle chain
WARNING
Always remove the battery before starting to work on the pedelec.
The cycle could switch on without warning and you could be seriously
injured.
CAUTION
Check the chain for signs of wear before every trip. A worn or
damaged chain can break. If this happens while you are riding the
bike, you can easily injure yourself.
3.10.1 Measuring and adjusting the chain tension
Measuring the chain tension
1. Remove the pedelec battery.
2. Press the chain up or down at its tautest point. The tension is correct if
you can move the chain up and down by about 5 mm.
3. Check the chain at four or ve points over a complete revolution of the
crank.
Adjusting the chain tension
1. Remove the pedelec battery.
2. Undo the rear wheel nuts.
3. Remove the brake anchor as required.
4. Pull the rear wheel back in the drop-outs until the chain just has the
permissible amount of play.
5. Carefully tighten all bolts in a clockwise direction to a torque setting of
35 – 40 Nm. Make sure the wheel is retted straight.
*dependent on model