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Old May 17, 2011 | 08:15 PM
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Trying to determine the correct size of the rear axle nut on a 2008 Train. Does it take a 36mm socket & a 1 1/8 wrench on the other end? If I take the axle nut off will it change the position of my tire? If I don't mess with the axle adjuster then it should stay aligned & not mess with the slack of the belt correct?

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That is the same size my Deluxe was so it sounds right.
 
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Removing the axle nut won't change the angle of my tire though right???
 
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It will stay where it is as long as you do not move the axle adjusters. 36mm

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Thanks Drew, I'm going to order that RSD air cleaner in a couple of weeks!
 
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