wheel alignment YAMAHA TDM 900 2002 Owners Manual

PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
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To adjust the drive chain slack
1. Loosen the axle nut, the brake cal-
iper bracket bolt and the locknut
on each side of the swingarm.
2. To tighten the drive chain, turn the
adjusting bolt on each side of the
swingarm in direction
a. To loos-
en the drive chain, turn the adjust-
ing bolt on each side of the
swingarm in direction
b, and then
push the rear wheel forward.
NOTE:_ Using the alignment marks on each
side of the swingarm, make sure that
both chain pullers are in the same posi-
tion for proper wheel alignment. _
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CAUTION:_ Improper drive chain slack will over-
load the engine as well as other vital
parts of the motorcycle and can lead
to chain slippage or breakage. To
prevent this from occurring, keep
the drive chain slack within the
specified limits. _
3. Tighten the locknuts, and then
tighten the axle nut and the brake
caliper bracket bolt to the specified
torques.
1. Axle nut
2. Drive chain slack adjusting bolt
3. Locknut
4. Alignment marks
1. Bolt
2. Brake caliper bracket
Tightening torque:
Axle nut:
150 Nm (15.0 m·kgf)
Brake caliper bracket bolt:
40 Nm (4.0 m·kgf)
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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
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6 1. Remove the drive chain cover by
removing the quick fasteners and
the bolts.2. Loosen the axle nut and the brake
caliper bracket bolt.
3. Lift the rear wheel off the ground
according to the procedure on
page 6-39.4. Remove the axle nut.
5. Loosen the locknut on each side of
the swingarm.
6. Turn the drive chain slack adjust-
ing bolts fully in direction
a.
7. Push the wheel forward, tighten
the caliper bracket bolt and then
remove the drive chain from the
rear sprocket.
NOTE:_ The drive chain does not need to be
disassembled in order to remove and
install the rear wheel. _
1. Quick fastener
2. Pin
After removal
Before installation
1. Axle nut
2. Drive chain slack adjusting bolt
3. Locknut
4. Alignment marks
1. Bolt
2. Brake caliper bracket
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