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: 95–105 ft-lbs . 2008–2017 (Twin Cam Softail) : 95–105 ft-lbs .

: On Softail models with low-hanging mufflers, you may need to remove or loosen the exhaust to gain straight access to the axle nut. 3. Critical Installation Steps Check Rear Axle Nut Torque harley-softail-rear-axle-torque-specs

Harley updated the axle profile and material in 2020, requiring higher torque for a tighter tolerance. : 95–105 ft-lbs

The following specifications are based on common service manual data for various Softail generations. 1. Torque Specifications by Model Year 2020–Present (Milwaukee-Eight Softail) : 135–145 ft-lbs . harley-softail-rear-axle-torque-specs

: A 1/2-inch drive torque wrench is recommended to reach the high-torque requirements of 100+ ft-lbs.