FMC80
SILVER Star
Cruiser heads,
I’m going back together with my rear axle and I’m at the point of torquing the lock nut with the SST to 43lb ft. Then back it off and then torque again but I’m unable to get the proper preload of 12.6 lbs because the holes of the lock washer do not align in order to get the two Phillips/JIS screws in.
Should I:
A. Go past the torque rating of 43lb ft to align the screw holes
B. Loosen the lock nut after reaching the proper torque setting to align the holes knowing my preload will be too low
C. Give up because I’m the worst mechanic ever
Here’s the snapshot of the procedure I’m following:
Thanks for the help fellas and ladies if you’re out there
I’m going back together with my rear axle and I’m at the point of torquing the lock nut with the SST to 43lb ft. Then back it off and then torque again but I’m unable to get the proper preload of 12.6 lbs because the holes of the lock washer do not align in order to get the two Phillips/JIS screws in.
Should I:
A. Go past the torque rating of 43lb ft to align the screw holes
B. Loosen the lock nut after reaching the proper torque setting to align the holes knowing my preload will be too low
C. Give up because I’m the worst mechanic ever
Here’s the snapshot of the procedure I’m following: