Driveline / axle

Diagnostic information and procedures

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Drive chain and sprocket symptom diagnosis
Condition Possible cause Correction / reference item
Noisy drive chain Worn sprocket Replace
Worn drive chain Replace
Stretched drive chain Replace
Too large drive chain slack Adjust
Drive chain out of adjustment Adjust

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