c. Install. When installing a new front chain and/or sprocket, it may be necessary to shift transmission ahead in order to get chain on (par. [59] e).
(1) Clean engine shaft taper and sprocket hole.
(2) Place chain on clutch sprocket teeth and install sprocket (par. [65]).
(3) Check chain adjustment (par. [59]).
(4) Install outer front chain guard (par. [102]).
63. REPLACEMENT OF REAR CHAIN ([fig. 41]).
a. Remove. Support vehicle on rear stand. With transmission in “N” (neutral) position, turn rear wheel until chain connecting link is located on rear sprocket teeth, about straight back from axle.
(1) Using pliers, lift split end of connecting link spring clip out of link pin notch, taking care not to damage spring clip. Remove spring clip from other link pin notch.
(2) Pull off link side plate and push link out of chain ends. Replace connecting link and spring clip in one end of chain to prevent its loss.