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Old Nov 7, 2013 | 07:05 PM
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2012 FLHTC. I am trying to check the torque on the rear swing arm (fork) bolts (1/2" I think, under the plastic caps). When I turn one, the other side turns as well which sort of tells me the pivot shaft is turning. The service manual isn't much help. Any out there? I'm obviously doing something wrong. Thanks in advance.
 
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2012 FLHTC. I am trying to check the torque on the rear swing arm (fork) bolts (1/2" I think, under the plastic caps). When I turn one, the other side turns as well which sort of tells me the pivot shaft is turning. The service manual isn't much help. Any out there? I'm obviously doing something wrong. Thanks in advance.
The piviot bolt will spin. On the '08 and older 35-45 ft lbs. You have to hold the bolt and torque the nut then reverse positions and torque the bolt.
 
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