What keeps ATV axle nuts secured during inspection?

Cotter pins. Remember this before every ride.

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  1. Cotter pins ✔
  2. Rubber bands
  3. Valve caps

Why: Make sure axle nuts are tight and secured by cotter pins. Wheel nuts must also be torqued properly.

Huh, didn't know that: A wheel should not show free play when rocked.

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Why did the cotter pin win the award? It always kept things together.
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Answer: Cotter pins. Make sure axle nuts are tight and secured by cotter pins. Wheel nuts must also be torqued properly.

  1. ATV Safety Institute Before You Ride atvsafety.org/before-you-ride
    make sure axle nuts are tight and secured by cotter pins
    Checked 2026-10-21.

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