JIMS 970 3rd Hand Axle Locker Tool, Holds Welded Axle Nut During Axle Torque, for Harley-Davidson Touring and Trike

JIMS 970 3rd Hand Axle Locker Tool, Holds Welded Axle Nut During Axle Torque, for Harley-Davidson Touring and Trike

• The JIMS 970 3rd Hand Axle Locker Tool is designed to help prevent the welded axle nut from moving while you torque the axle nut after setting belt tension. It installs on the welded nut side and uses an adjusting screw to take up slack so belt adjustment is maintained during final torque.
• Features:
  • Axle locker tool design, helps prevent welded axle nut movement while torquing the axle nut after belt tension adjustment
  • Adjusting screw mechanism, allows hand-tightening to remove slack so the tool stays seated during torque
  • Swingarm-resting neck profile, supports stable placement on the welded nut side during axle tightening
  • Vehicle-specific application, intended for Harley-Davidson Touring models 2002-2016 and Harley-Davidson Trike models 2009-2016
  • Helper-free setup, reduces the need to hold the welded nut from the opposite side of the wheel during axle torque
• Specifications:
  • Manufacturer: JIMS
  • Part Number: 970
  • MPN: 970
  • UPC: 747103794367
  • Category: Motorcycle Tools
  • Subcategory: Wheel and Axle Tools
  • Product Type: Axle locker tool
  • Operation: Installs over welded axle nut and is tightened with an adjusting screw to hold position during axle torque
  • System Compatibility or Application: Designed for Harley-Davidson Touring models 2002-2016 and Harley-Davidson Trike models 2009-2016 to help hold the welded axle nut while torquing the axle nut after belt tension adjustment
  • Quantity: 1 axle locker tool
  • Alternate Part Numbers / Cross References: 38050070, 461082
• The 3rd Hand Axle Locker Tool can also be referred to as axle locker tool, belt tension axle holding tool, axle nut holding tool, touring axle locker tool, and trike axle locker tool.

JIMS manufactures specialty tools and service components for motorcycle maintenance and drivetrain work, supporting professional technicians and enthusiasts with application-specific solutions for Harley-Davidson service, repair, and performance-focused shop tasks.

Q: What problem does this tool help prevent?
A: It helps prevent the welded axle nut from moving while you torque the axle nut after setting belt tension, which can help maintain the belt adjustment during final tightening.

Q: How is the tool used during axle tightening?
A: Place it over the welded axle nut on the left side with the neck resting on the swingarm, then hand-tighten the adjusting screw until snug before torquing the axle nut from the opposite side.

Q: What vehicles is it intended for?
A: It is intended for Harley-Davidson Touring models 2002-2016 and Harley-Davidson Trike models 2009-2016.