How is a clevis bolt with a fork-end cable terminal secured?

How is a clevis bolt with a fork-end cable terminal secured?

• A. With A Locknut And Washer
• B. With A Shear Nut Tightened To A Snug Fit, But With No Strain On The Fork And Safetied With A Cotter Pin
• C. With A Rivet
• D. With Threadlocker Only

Answer: (B)

Securing a clevis bolt with a fork-end cable terminal relies on applying the right clamp without stressing the fork, then locking the assembly against vibration. A shear nut is tightened just to a snug fit so the joint is held firmly but the fork isn’t strained. After that, a cotter pin is placed through the bolt to safetied the nut and prevent it from turning or loosening. This approach gives a secure, inspectable connection that remains serviceable, and the cotter pin provides a clear tamper-resistant lock. Other methods don’t fit the same needs: a locknut and washer can over- or unevenly load the fork and may loosen under vibration; a rivet would be permanent and not serviceable; threadlocker alone resists loosening but doesn’t provide easy inspection or disassembly, and doesn’t prevent movement if the fork is bent or misaligned.

Securing a clevis bolt with a fork-end cable terminal relies on applying the right clamp without stressing the fork, then locking the assembly against vibration. A shear nut is tightened just to a snug fit so the joint is held firmly but the fork isn’t strained. After that, a cotter pin is placed through the bolt to safetied the nut and prevent it from turning or loosening. This approach gives a secure, inspectable connection that remains serviceable, and the cotter pin provides a clear tamper-resistant lock.

Other methods don’t fit the same needs: a locknut and washer can over- or unevenly load the fork and may loosen under vibration; a rivet would be permanent and not serviceable; threadlocker alone resists loosening but doesn’t provide easy inspection or disassembly, and doesn’t prevent movement if the fork is bent or misaligned.