Drive Chain: Service and Repair

REMOVAL PROCEDURE
^ Remove the transmission mount. Refer to A/T Mount Replacement (Front) and A/T Mount Replacement (Rear).
^ Remove the transmission support. Refer to Transmission Replacement.
^ Remove the valve body cover. Refer to Valve Body Cover Replacement.
^ Remove the case cover. Refer to Case Cover Replacement.

INSPECTION PROCEDURE





1. Remove the valve body cover.
2. Push the slack strand (bottom strand) of the drive link until all slack is removed at the following locations:
^ Midway between the sprockets.
^ At right angles to the drive link.

3. Use a crayon to mark on the bottom side of the drive link.
4. Push up in the same manner and put a second mark on the case.
5. Ensure that both marks are made from the point on the drive link.
6. Measure the distance between the two marks.
7. Replace the drive link if the distance exceeds 22.2 mm (7/8 inch).
8. Ensure that the three machined surfaces are flush with the machined surface of the case. The drive link measurement will be inaccurate if the surfaces are not flush.

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE
Install the valve body cover.
1. Install the case cover. Refer to Case Cover Replacement.
2. Install the valve body cover. Refer to Valve Body Cover Replacement.
3. Install the transmission support. Refer to Transmission Replacement.
4. Install the transmission mount. Refer to A/T Mount Replacement (Front) and A/T Mount Replacement (Rear).