User Guide

Chapter 5 Part B Steering, suspension and final drive (XV700-1100 models)
5B-21
13.5c Final drive housing (chain drive models) -
exploded view
1 Rear sprocket housing
2 Upper chain case
3 Lower chain case
4 Front chain case clamps
5 Rear chain case clamps
6 Clamp screws
7 Sprocket housing cover bolts
8 O-ring
9 Access plug
10 Filler plug
11 Sealing washer
12 O-ring
13 Sprocket retaining ring
14 Grease seal
13.8 These two bolts secure the chain cases to the swingarm
13.9 Remove the bolts, lockwashers and washers (arrows) to
detach the rear sprocket housing from the frame
new chain on worn sprockets or a worn chain on new sprockets will
accelerate wear of the new components.
13 Check the sprocket retaining ring oil seal for wear and replace it
as necessary.
14 Clean all parts thoroughly with solvent. Be sure to remove all old
grease from the chain and from inside the chain cases.
15 Place the chain
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on a clean flat surface and stretch it out straight.
Squeeze the chain links together, keeping the chain in a straight line.
Measure the length of the chain. Secure one end of the chain to the flat
surface, then pull it out straight and measure its length again. If the
difference between the two measurements is more than one-quarter
inch per foot of chain length, replace the chain. Note: Do not use an Cl-
ang chain. The O-rings will be damaged by being pulled through the
grease in the chain cases and sprocket housings.
13.12 Check the sprockets in the areas indicated to
see if they are worn excessively