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Tightening torques
Table of tightening torques for all Scorpion models
The values indicated are meant for a friction value
=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 SW5
4 Nm
- brake caliper
- caliper/frame
M6 SW5
5 – 7 Nm
- cable clamping
M6 SW5
6 – 8 Nm
disc brake
- brake lever
handlebar/brake lever clamping
M6 SW5
4 Nm
- brake caliper
caliper/frame
M6 SW5
7 – 9 Nm
- brake disc
disc/hub
M5 Torx T25
5 – 6 Nm
- brake tube
brake tube/brake lever
SW8
4 Nm
dynamo
dynohub/mounting sheet
M6 SW5
6 – 8 Nm
mounting sheet/frame
M5 SW4
4 – 6 Nm
folding hinge
locking wedge screw
M6 SW4
6 Nm
suspension element
frame/susp. element/swing arm
M6 SW4
6 – 8 Nm
rear rack
at the seat tube
M6 SW5
7 – 9 Nm
swing arm
axle/frame
M12x1 SW6
17 – 19 Nm
bottom bracket
cartridge/frame
50
–
60 Nm
chain idler
chain idler/frame
M8 SW6
17 – 19 Nm
crank crank/axle SW8
35
Nm
chain ring screws
SW5
8 – 11 Nm
hub cassette
ring
38
–
42 Nm
front hub quick mount
M8 SW5/SW6
8 – 10 Nm
quick release lever
9 – 12 Nm
pedal pedal/crank SW15
35
–
40 Nm
shifting lever
twist shifter
SW3
2 – 2,5 Nm
barend shifter
SW6
5 – 6 Nm
derailleur
derailleur/frame
SW5
8 – 10 Nm
cable clamping
SW5
4 – 6 Nm
mud guard
stays/frame
M5 SW4
4 – 5 Nm
seat
upper seat/seat mount
M6 SW4
5 – 6 Nm
lower seat/seat mount
M6 SW4
3 – 4 Nm
frame
front boom clamping
M8 SW6
14 – 16 Nm
front derailleur
front derailleur/frame
M5 SW5
5 – 6 Nm
cable clamping
M5 SW5
4 – 6 Nm
handlebar
handlebar/stem
M6 SW5
8 – 10 Nm
stem
main axle/bearing
SW6
6 – 8 Nm
front axle
A-Head-cap
M6 SW5
1 – 2 Nm
clamp on stanchion tube
M6 SW5
7 – 9 Nm
steering rod/knuckles
M6 SW5
7 – 9 Nm
wishbone/strut
M6 SW 10
9 – 10 Nm
wishbone/main frame
M8 SW5
13 – 15 Nm
wishbone/main frame
M6 SW4
7 – 9 Nm