1. Check:
Bent teeth
Replace the drive
chain sprockets
as a set.

b. Correct
1. Drive chain roller
2. Drive chain sprocket
Checking the rear wheel sprocket
Refer to "CHECKING AND REPLACING THE REAR WHEEL SPROCKET" on page 4-15.
Checking the rear wheel drive hub
Refer to "CHECKING THE REAR WHEEL DRIVE HUB" on page 4-15.
Checking the drive chain
Installing the drive chainChecking the friction plates
The following procedure applies to all of the friction
plates.
1. Check:
Friction plate
Damage/wear Replace the
friction plates
as a set.
2. Measure:
Friction plate thickness
Out of specification Replace
the friction
plates as a set.
NOTE:
Measure the friction plate ...
Checking the rear shock absorber assembly
1. Check:
Rear shock absorber rod
Bends/damage Replace the rear
shock
absorber assembly.
Rear shock absorber
Oil leaks Replace the rear
shock absorber
assembly.
Spring
Damage/wear Replace the
rear shock absorber
assembly.
Bushing
Damage/wear Replace the rea ...
Rear wheel
To remove the rear wheel
WARNING
To avoid injury, securely support the
vehicle so there is no danger of it
falling over.
Loosen the axle nut.
Axle nut
Drive chain slack adjusting bolt
Locknut
Brake caliper
Lift the rear wheel off the ground
according to the pr ...