BRP changed the locking nut in 04.For those with out the special tool
how did you do the correct preload torqe?Thanks for the help.

 

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I just guessed as best as I could. I tightened it up fairly snug, backed it off just a tad and then put the clip back on (very scientific, I know). I wouldn't have been doing it at all except that the clip that locks the bolt in place kept popping off, and the nut came loose[img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-shocked.gif[/img] While I was riding[img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-mad.gif[/img] Now I also have a hose clamp over the clip. I've been riding it for about six months this way and I just took it off to put on an extended swingarm. Everythings in good shape!

 

Just like LuvTheBomb said, snug it up then back it off a bit, thats how ive done it and seems fine since.

 

Same way I did it when I swapped out my swingarm. It has been like that for a year now and no problems at all.

 

Also the same way ive done it1[img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif[/img]

 

Thanks for the help.Thats what i did but just wanted to be sure.
Good idea on the hose clamp.