Torque for pinch bolt for chain adjustment

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  1. duccmann

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    OK so my powers been out since three and not going to be back till 7:30am....so went out and bought a torque wrench...but now cant look up the poundage since my computer has the service manual on it..... This is to adjust my chain on my 2002. any help would be appreciated thanks guys
     
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    Torque pinch bolt to 74N-m (7.5 kgf-m or 54 lbf-ft) For the past few chain changes and adjustments, I just tightened it down really good by feel and have not had any problems. Then again, in the past, I stripped the oil pan plug. So there you have it.
     
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    54 ft lbs.
     
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    Damn Randy, beat me to it !! :cool:
     
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    Thanks Mang
     
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