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Visually inspect the chain assembly drive for
the below listed possible malfunctions.
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Loose pins
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Damaged rollers
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Excessive wear
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If found any defects, the chain assembly drive
must be replaced with a new one.
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Similarly, to check the drive chain elongation,
count 21 pins on the drive chain and measure
the distance between 20 pitch. (Fig. 2.99)
Vernier caliper
Service limit
256 mm
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If the measured distance exceeds the service
limits, replace the driver chain with a new one.
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If the drive chain is found OK, assemble back to
the vehicle. Adjust the drive chain slackness
and lubricate.
RETAINER OIL SEAL (Drive shaft oil seal)
Inspect at initial 500 - 750 km and every
3000 km thereafter. Replace the retainer
every 9000 km.
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Remove the sprocket engine along with drive
chain as explained in page no. 2-33. Inspect the
retainer oil seal for any physical damage. If
found any,
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Remove the hexagonal flange bolt (M6x16 -
2 nos.) from the mounting of retainer oil seal
and take out. (Fig. 2.100)
8 mm spanner
Tightening torque
10 ± 2 Nm
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Replace the retainer with a new one.
Note:
Please remember the retainer oil seal must
be replaced at every 9000 km irrespective
its condition.
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Reassemble the parts in the reverse order of
dismantling. Check the drive chain play and if
required readjust as explained earlier.
TVS APACHE RTR 200
SERVICE MANUAL
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE
2-36
Fig. 2.99
Fig. 2.100