GT STREET MACHINE Tightening torques for screws, part, screw, connection, tightening torque

Tightening torques for screws

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 the latest due to changes in the product line!

part	connection	screw		tightening torque
brake lever	handlebar/grip clamping	M6	SW5	4	Nm
brake lever	compensating tank	Torx T7		0,6	Nm
brake caliper	caliper/frame	M6	SW5	6	Nm
brake disc	disk/hub	M4 Torx T25		4	Nm
brake house	brake lever	SW8		4	Nm
dynamo	dynamo/mount	M6	SW5	6–8 Nm
	mount/frame	M6	SW5	6–8 Nm
suspension element	element/frame	M6		6–8 Nm
rear swing arm	axle
	- without rear rack	M8x25		14–16 Nm
	- with rear rack	M8x45		17–19 Nm
b.b. set	cartridge/frame			50–60 Nm
chain roller	roller/frame	M8	SW 6	14–16 Nm
crank	crank/axle			35	Nm
	chain ring screws			8–11 Nm
hub	safety ring of the			38–42 Nm
	rear cassette
	quick release			9–12 Nm
	disc brake adapter
	- centering screws			1,5–2 Nm
	- safety ring			35–40 Nm
pedal	pedal/crank	SW15		35–40 Nm
twist grip	grip/handlebar	SW3		1,9	Nm
derailleur	derailleur/frame	SW6		8–10 Nm
	cable clamping			4–6 Nm
mudguard	stay/frame	M5	SW4	4–6 Nm
seat	seat/seat mounts	M6	SW4	8–10 Nm
	quick release			9–12 Nm
frame	front boom clamping	M8	SW6	22–24 Nm
front derailleur	front derailleur/frame	M5	SW4	5–6 Nm
	cable clamping			4–6 Nm
stem	fork/stem	M8	SW6	18–20 Nm
	stem adjustment	M8	SW6	18–20 Nm
	handlebar/stem	M6	SW5	10–12 Nm

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