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I have the 2020 FLHP, The final torque on the axle is 135-145 FT PDS, After setting the drive belt tension. The cam adjuster is coming off the boss, Does it help to have two people doing this adjustment, Short of modifying the swingarm or buying the Performance Machine Axle Adjuster what to do to keep the axle straight. Thanks TD
I use Jim's 3rd hand tool to hold the weld nut stationary.
A torque adapter on the cone nut will eliminate muffler removal.
Final torque is achieved while standing on the right side of the bike.
Helper stays in the kitchen making sandwiches.
How does that 3rd hand tool sit under the axle nut while torqued? Just did my first wheels/tires on my own and battled a bit with two 36mm sockets/wrenches finally making it keep snug against the cam and torqued. These may be worth the cost next time
Non mechanic (but learning) here. Do you all use the 3rd hand tool when simply checking the rear axle torque during service intervals? I have not in the past but did make sure the adjuster did not move. I have not removed rear tire but might in the future so I will bookmark the tool. Thanks.
I have the 2020 FLHP, The final torque on the axle is 135-145 FT PDS, After setting the drive belt tension. The cam adjuster is coming off the boss, Does it help to have two people doing this adjustment, Short of modifying the swingarm or buying the Performance Machine Axle Adjuster what to do to keep the axle straight. Thanks TD
Yes on two people.
Additionally, are you following the procedure in the Shop Manual?
Torquing the Cone nut to 15-20 ft-lbs first, adjusting the tension then torquing the cone nut.
My manual says 95-105 ft-lbs for final torque but yours may be different as it is newer.
How does that 3rd hand tool sit under the axle nut while torqued? Just did my first wheels/tires on my own and battled a bit with two 36mm sockets/wrenches finally making it keep snug against the cam and torqued. These may be worth the cost next time
Looks to just slip over is all...no magic but maybe useful.
Looks to just slip over is all...no magic but maybe useful.
Yes, it fits over the weld nut the same way a 36MM 12 point box end wrench would. The "3rd hand" is the bolt that holds the tool, and weld nut stationary. The bolt is screwed down until the nylon acorn nut firmly contacts the top of the swingarm.
I was taught to use two hands on a torque wrench, one on the handle, the other supporting the head. The 3rd hand tool allows both hands to be used while torquing the cone nut. All from a comfortable standing position on the right side of the bike.
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Axle and torque
