drive train assembly order and other question,

[Jackl0426]

ive been reading up im not new to turning wrenches. what is the specific and revelance of drive train assembly order things only go back together one way.

and ive seen more than once to put wheel on and  torque axle before tightening pumpkin to drive shaft housing why is this so important. thanks in advance all

[Chrisj CMA]

The drive splines are easily damaged if not aligned properly. By aligned properly I mean squared up wheel to final drive. Both the wheel and the final drive need to be able to move  when you torque the axle so alignment is achieved. So that means the right side shock should not be connected to the final drive and the final drive nuts finger tight. There should be nothing supporting the rear wheel when you torque the axle nut, then immediately torque the four final drive nuts 

Download my PowerPoint slideshow in shoptalk. It’s called “rear end service by Chrisj”

[98valk]

The drive splines are easily damaged if not aligned properly. By aligned properly I mean squared up wheel to final drive. Both the wheel and the final drive need to be able to move  when you torque the axle so alignment is achieved. So that means the right side shock should not be connected to the final drive and the final drive nuts finger tight. There should be nothing supporting the rear wheel when you torque the axle nut, then immediately torque the four final drive nuts 

Download my PowerPoint slideshow in shoptalk. It’s called “rear end service by Chrisj”

Chris do u feel if it matters or not, if the left shock is also disconnected, which is what I do?  thanks

[Chrisj CMA]

The drive splines are easily damaged if not aligned properly. By aligned properly I mean squared up wheel to final drive. Both the wheel and the final drive need to be able to move  when you torque the axle so alignment is achieved. So that means the right side shock should not be connected to the final drive and the final drive nuts finger tight. There should be nothing supporting the rear wheel when you torque the axle nut, then immediately torque the four final drive nuts 

Download my PowerPoint slideshow in shoptalk. It’s called “rear end service by Chrisj”

Chris do u feel if it matters or not, if the left shock is also disconnected, which is what I do?  thanks

I have both shocks off to raise the swing arm because I don’t remove the exhaust. If you have access to the axle nut with the left side shock on that’s ok. As long as the right side is not attached to the final drive.

[Jackl0426]

Cool thanks I understand now the importance

[Chrisj CMA]

Cool thanks I understand now the importance

Great. My job is done