Torque Protocol for Rear Axles with Cotter Pin?

 2006 Suzuki Katana 600.

After chain adjustment, owner's manual says to torque to 47 ft-lbs and then
secure cotter pin.

I did this, and the holes for the cotter pin didn't quite line up so I could
insert the pin.

What is the protocol?  Do I loosen it a bit?  Tighten it a bit?  What is the
right approach to get the pin in?

We are talking no more than 30 degrees of rotation (I think).

I do have a guess as to what to do, but I'd like professional advice.

Thanks a lot.
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Professional advice from reeky ? On what, pray tell ?

I'd line it up, drop the pin in and not worry.

 David T. Ashley wrote:

  Whichever is easiest.  Once you have the pin in, it won't matter.

John

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What I actually did was tighten it slightly more so I could get the pin in.

I was just concerned about damaging the parts, that kind of thing.

Wasn't sure whether to loosen or tighten, or if there was some obscure rule
known only to experts about which to do.

 
In general, I would advise loosening rather than over tightening.
Especially in a case when the fastener is going to be mechanically
secured anyway.