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6occurring, keep the drive chain
slack within the specified limits.
[ECA10572]
TIPUsing the alignment marks on each
side of the swingarm, make sure that
both d YAMAHA XT660Z 2015 Owners Manual PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT
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6occurring, keep the drive chain
slack within the specified limits.
[ECA10572]
TIPUsing the alignment marks on each
side of the swingarm, make sure that
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6occurring, keep the drive chain
slack within the specified limits.
[ECA10572]
TIPUsing the alignment marks on each
side of the swingarm, make sure that
both drive chain pullers are in the same
position for proper wheel alignment.3. Tighten the axle nut, then the lock-
nuts to their specified torques.4. Make sure that the drive chain
pullers are in the same position,
the drive chain slack is correct,
and the drive chain moves
smoothly.
EAU23026
Cleaning and lubricating the
drive chainThe drive chain must be cleaned and
lubricated at the intervals specified in
the periodic maintenance and lubrica-
tion chart, otherwise it will quickly wear
out, especially when riding in dusty or
wet areas. Service the drive chain as
follows.NOTICE
ECA10584
The drive chain must be lubricated
after washing the motorcycle, riding
in the rain or riding in wet areas.1. Clean the drive chain with kero-
sene and a small soft brush.
NOTICE: To prevent damaging
the O-rings, do not clean the
drive chain with steam cleaners,
high-pressure washers or inap-
propriate solvents.
[ECA11122]
2. Wipe the drive chain dry.
3. Thoroughly lubricate the drive
chain with a special O-ring chain
lubricant. NOTICE: Do not use
engine oil or any other lubri-
cants for the drive chain, as they
1. Axle nut
2. Drive chain slack adjusting bolt
3. Locknut
4. Alignment marks
Tightening torques:
Axle nut:
104 Nm
Locknut:
16 Nm
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EAU44792
Front wheel (for non-ABS
models)
WARNING
EWA14841
For the ABS model, have a Yamaha
dealer remove and install the wheel.
EAU56480
To remove the front wheel
WARNING
EWA10822
To avoid injury, securely support the
vehicle so there is no danger of it
falling over.1. Loosen the front wheel axle pinch
bolts, the wheel axle and the
brake caliper bolts.2. Lift the front wheel off the ground
according to the procedure in the
previous section “Supporting the
motorcycle”.
3. Remove the brake caliper on each
side by removing the bolts.
NOTICE: Do not apply the brake
after the brake calipers have
been removed, otherwise the
brake pads will be forced shut.
[ECA11052]
4. Pull the wheel axle out, and then
remove the wheel.To install the front wheel
1. Lift the wheel up between the fork
legs.
2. Insert the wheel axle.
3. Install the brake calipers by install-
ing the bolts.
TIPMake sure that there is enough space
between the brake pads before install-
ing the brake calipers onto the brake
discs.4. Lower the front wheel so that it is
on the ground.
5. Tighten the wheel axle and the
brake caliper bolts to the specified
torques.NOTICE
ECAB0062
Be sure the right brake disc is posi-
tioned exactly between the brake
pads to prevent any brake drag. Tap
the side of the right fork leg to posi-
tion the disc correctly.6. Tighten wheel axle pinch bolt A,
and then pinch bolt B to their
specified torque.
1. Wheel axle
2. Brake caliper bolt
3. Front wheel axle pinch boltZAUM1266
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6 7. Retighten pinch bolt A to the
specified torque.
8. Apply the brake lever several
times, and then while holding the
brake lever in, push down hard on
the handlebar several times to
check for proper fork operation.
EAU44802
Rear wheel (for non-ABS
models)
WARNING
EWA14841
For the ABS model, have a Yamaha
dealer remove and install the wheel.
EAU56711
To remove the rear wheel
WARNING
EWA10822
To avoid injury, securely support the
vehicle so there is no danger of it
falling over.1. Loosen the axle nut.2. Lift the rear wheel off the ground
according to the procedure on
page 6-35.
3. Remove the axle nut.
4. Fully loosen the locknut on each
side of the swingarm.
5. Turn the drive chain slack adjust-
ing bolts fully in direction (a) and
push the wheel forward.
Tightening torques:
Wheel axle:
59 Nm
Front wheel axle pinch bolt:
18 Nm
Brake caliper bolt:
40 Nm
1. Wheel axle nut
2. Drive chain slack adjusting bolt
3. Locknut
4. Drive chainZAUM1267
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6. Remove the drive chain from the
rear sprocket.
TIPIf the drive chain is difficult to re-
move, remove the wheel axle first,
and then lift the wheel upward
enough to remove the drive chain
from the rear sprocket.
The drive chain cannot be disas-
sembled.7. While supporting the brake caliper
bracket, pull the wheel axle out,
and then remove the wheel.
NOTICE: Do not apply the brakeafter the wheel and brake disc
have been removed, otherwise
the brake pads will be forced
shut.
[ECA11073]
To install the rear wheel
1. Install the wheel and the brake cal-
iper bracket by inserting the wheel
axle from the left-hand side.TIPMake sure that the slot in the
brake caliper bracket is fit over the
retainer on the swingarm.
Make sure that there is enough
space between the brake pads
before installing the wheel.2. Install the drive chain onto the rear
sprocket.
3. Install the axle nut, and then lower
the rear wheel so that it is on the
ground.
4. Adjust the drive chain slack. (See
page 6-23.)
5. Apply the rear brake several times,
and then tighten the axle nut to the
specified torque.
1. Wheel axle
2. Drive chain slack adjusting bolt
3. Locknut
4. Brake caliperZAUM1268
Tightening torque:
Axle nut:
104 Nm
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