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Old Aug 29, 2006 | 11:00 PM
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Does anyone know the torque specs for the nut on the front wheel?
 
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Old Aug 29, 2006 | 11:13 PM
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Clymer says 50 to 55 ft lbs for non-springers.
 
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for my 98 it says to tighten the slider cap nuts to prevent the axle from turning then tighten the axle nut to 50-ft-lbs.After axle nut is tightend, losen then retighten the slider cap nuts to 9-13 ft-lbs. Hope this helps. Brian
 
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Thanks for the help!
 
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