85 400 WRX axles and postioning

[Brad-in-STL]

Sorry guys I really did search the forum for these topics, but I my search skills just suck.

So here I go - Need to know the torque values for both axle nuts and even before that how do I position the rear axle and know that it's straight. The old Jap bikes I've had, always had the small hash marks to count. Not the case on this old Husky. Do I measure the gap at the adjuster?

Is there a whole bike torque table on this site? There's gotta be right?
Thanks in advance.

 

[oldbikedude]

Usually measure between the swing arm pivot & rear axle on both sides. Not sure on torque specs.

 

[Bigbill]

The hash marks aren't always correct or equal side to side. They offer a u shaped block with a binder bolt with a rod that runs parallel to the drive chain. It's like a c clamp with a rod extension, this clamps on the sprocket. The rod runs along side the chain.

I even seen streetbikes were the hash marks were off.

https://www.google.com/search?clien...s-serp..11.5.4389...33i22i29i30k1.pjUoqXCdW_w

 

[justintendo]

i use the motion pro tool, something like what big bill describes. do not go by bolt length of adjuster, visible gaps, etc.. etc..

 

[PEZBerq]

Great looking tool. Just bought one myself.

 

[Bigbill]

It's adjusting the alignment to perfection.

 

[Brad-in-STL]

i use the motion pro tool, something like what big bill describes. do not go by bolt length of adjuster, visible gaps, etc.. etc..

Ok, got to get one of these on order... What about the torque values?

 

[87husky500xc]

Tight enough!? That's my torque value

 

[suprize]

once the elbow gristle goes pop, its tight enough

 

[ruwfo]

Brad,
And don't forget to leave the chain a bit looser then you think it , as it will tighten as you tight the axle nut..
never fails for me, get it where I think it's perfect slack, tight the axle nut & now it's too tight.

 

[justintendo]

tighten until it strips, then back out half a turn

 

[Brad-in-STL]

tighten until it strips, then back out half a turn

 

[suprize]

There is always 1.....

 

[Brad-in-STL]

once the elbow gristle goes pop, its tight enough

Or maybe 2 in this case!

 

[Up-tite]

once the elbow gristle goes pop, its tight enough

Can tell suprize is a young guy, before elbow pops use your foot to push down on the wrench then it's tight enough.
Later George

 

[Joe Chod]

C4 to loosen