tightening clutch basket bolts

[The Quad Kid]

does anyone know how tight to tighten the five bolts on the clutch basket of a 400ex. it's those 5 bolts that have springs on them. thanks!

[CJM]

The correct way even according to the manual is "snug" What does snug mean?

Snug means you use a 1/4 drive ratchet and make them tight. If I had to pick a torque value it would be less than 15-20 ft-lbs.

I tightened mine "snug" in a star pattern to make sure they were evenly tightened.

[The Quad Kid]

sounds good to me thanks once again!

[CJM]

No problem. Just take your time doing it and like I said "snug" if you over tighten them your gonna have fun getting the busted pieces out.

[The Quad Kid]

ya that would suck. so better slightly snug than somewhat tight. so they won't come out if i just snug them huh?

[CJM]

Shouldnt. I didnt have any issues.

Tightening them is a feel kinda thing, you just gotta know whats enough really.

[The Quad Kid]

okay so i'm guessing youre still at work lol anyhow so i'm gonna tighten them to the point where i can't tighten them any tighter with my fingers then i'm going to stick my 1/4 inch rachet on it and turn it a 1/4 of a turn what do you think?

[CJM]

should be fine, like I said snug. Trust me when you do it you will know, dont over stress on it.

Im home now, lost my job so I got alot more free time.