Intermediate Shaft Sprocket Bolt Tightening Sequence and Specification

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Fig 1: Identifying Intermediate Shaft Sprocket

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CAUTION: Always replace the intermediate shaft sprocket. Otherwise the backlash will not adjust itself and it could result in engine damage. The new intermediate shaft sprocket has an anti-friction coating that wears off after a short period of use, which automatically adjusts the backlash.

-- Tighten the bolt in 4 passes as described below:

-- Tighten the bolt to 10 Nm.

-- Rotate the sprocket.

The sprocket cannot have any play. If it does, loosen the bolt and retighten it again.

-- Tighten the bolt to 30 Nm.

-- Tighten the bolt an additional 90° (1/4) turn.