Rear Swing Arm Adjustment

[Larry in Arkansas]

I've replaced the swing arm bearings and in looking at the swing arm installation notes on chapter 12, page 12, it says to torque the adjuster nut T-4 to 13.0 foot pounds while holding the lock nut. Is this to set the preload on the bearings?

My reason for asking is that the last time I repacked the swing arm bearings some years ago, I was advised not to tamper with this bolt as it would affect the alignment of the swing arm.

Which is correct?

[carl leo]

this is to set the preload, you only do this when replacing the bearings.. after torquing loosen the bolt and re torque to set the inner races.....

[Larry in Arkansas]

Thanks Carl. I thought that was correct.