2009 Kawasaki KFX450R Owners Manual - Page 113

2009 Kawasaki KFX450R Manual

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MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT 111 j A. Axle Shaft Housing B. Clamp Bolts C. Wrench Tightening Torque Clamp Bolts: 32 N·m (3.3 kgf·m, 24 ft·b) NOTICE Do not overtighten the chain. Overtightening will cause accelerated wear to engine and drive line components. the clamp bolts to the specified torque fol• Tighten lowing the order shown in the illustration. WARNING HAZARD Loose swingarm clamp bolts. WHAT CAN HAPPEN Can cause the rear brake to fail or the drive chain to become loose and jump off the sprockets. Brake failure, or lock up of the rear wheels from a jammed chain can cause a serious accident. HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD Be sure to tighten the swingarm clamp bolts to the specified torque.

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MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT
111
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A. Axle Shaft Housing
B. Clamp Bolts
C. Wrench
NOTICE
Do not overtighten the chain.
Overtighten-
ing will cause accelerated wear to engine and
drive line components.
Tighten the clamp bolts to the specified torque fol-
lowing the order shown in the illustration.
Tightening Torque
Clamp Bolts: 32 N·m (3.3 kgf·m, 24 ft·b)
WARNING
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Loose swingarm clamp bolts.
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Can cause the rear brake to fail or the drive
chain to become loose and jump off the
sprockets.
Brake failure, or lock up of the
rear wheels from a jammed chain can cause
a serious accident.
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Be sure to tighten the swingarm clamp bolts
to the specified torque.