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Tightening torques
Table of tightening torques for all Scorpion models
The values indicated are meant for a friction value µ=0,125 (greased threads and screw heads). They only refer
to the indicated parts. Please do always follow the values given in the manuals of the parts manufacturers since
the following values may not be up to date due to changes in the product line!
part
connection
screw
tightening torque
V-brake
- brake lever
handlebar/grip
M6 SIZE 5
4 Nm
- brake calliper
- calliper/frame
M6 size 5
5 – 7 Nm
- cable clamping
M6 size 5
6 – 8 Nm
disc brake
- brake lever
handlebar/brake lever clamping
M6 size 5
4 Nm
- brake calliper
calliper/frame
M6 size 5
7 – 9 Nm
- brake disc
disc/hub
M5 Torx T25
5 – 6 Nm
- brake tube
brake tube/brake lever
size 8
4 Nm
dynamo
dynohub/mounting sheet
M6 size 5
6 – 8 Nm
mounting sheet/frame
M5 size 4
4 – 6 Nm
folding hinge
locking wedge screw
M6 size 4
6 Nm
suspension element
frame/susp. element/swingarm
M6 size 4
6 – 8 Nm
rear rack
at the seat tube
M6 size 5
7 – 9 Nm
swingarm
axle/frame
M12x1 size 6
17 – 19 Nm
bottom bracket
cartridge/frame
50
–
60 Nm
chain idler
chain idler/frame
M8 size 6
17 – 19 Nm
crank
crank/axle
size 8
35 Nm
chain ring screws
size 5
8 – 11 Nm
hub
cassette ring
38
–
42 Nm
(only for E-drive)
solid axle
size 17
38 – 42 Nm
front hub quickmount
M6 / M8 size 5
8 – 10 Nm
front hub quickmount
M12 size 19
13 – 15 Nm
quick release lever
9 – 12 Nm
pedal
pedal/crank
size 15
35
–
40 Nm
shifting lever
twist shifter
size 3
2 – 2,5 Nm
barend shifter
size 6
5 – 6 Nm
derailleur
derailleur/frame
size 5
8 – 10 Nm
cable clamping
size 5
4 – 6 Nm
mud guard
stays/frame
M5 size 4
4 – 5 Nm
seat
upper seat/seat mount
M6 size 4
5 – 6 Nm
lower seat/seat mount
M6 size 4
3 – 4 Nm
GSD battery rail BMZ
battery adapter sheetmetal
M6 size 4
2,5 Nm
frame
front boom clamping
M8 size 6
11 – 12 Nm
front derailleur
front derailleur/frame
M5 size 5
5 – 6 Nm
cable clamping
M5 size 5
4 – 6 Nm
handlebar
handlebar/stem
M6 size 5
8 – 10 Nm
stem
main axle/bearing
size 6
6 – 8 Nm
front axle
A-Head-cap
M6 size 5
1 – 2 Nm
clamp on stanchion tube
M6 size 5
7 – 9 Nm
steering rod/knuckles
M6 size 5
7 – 9 Nm
wishbone/strut
M6 size 10
9 – 10 Nm
wishbone/main frame
M8 size 5
13 – 15 Nm
wishbone/main frame
M6 size 4
7 – 9 Nm