Headset Top Cap Bolt Torque

You will need to loosen stem then tighten this.

Headset top cap bolt torque.

A typical torque spec is 4 6 nm. Get it as soon as tue sep 29. Do not overtighten it. If it matters with a carbon frame.

Slide your headset spacers and handlebar stem back onto the steerer tube and put the top cap and bolt back on top of the stem and begin to preload the headset by tightening the preload bolt. Continue until the play is gone. Same is true for the end cap on a shimano hollowtech ii crankset. What is the correct torque value for the inner bolt on the headset not the cap.

It is non load bearing. I have it at 5nm now but i still get a click at times. Free shipping on your first order shipped by amazon. Page 1 of 2 1 2 last.

As others have said the top cap is pre load only. 4 5 out of 5 stars 21. Superlight aluminum top cap with alloy m6x32mm bolt only 8 grams view similar items in these related categories headsets headset top caps bolts today s stock status 5 available to ship or pickup in 1 2 business days 10 available to ship or pickup in 3 4 business days upc. Torque the pinch bolts.

Do up the headset top cap until it is just tight at this point you should be unable to turn your stem spacers. Once the stem is tightened in place is is purely cosmetic and covers the top of the steerer. A torque wrench is a good idea at this point. You want the minimum torque to reduce play in the headset.

Results 1 to 25 of 34. If you feel play loosen the pinch bolts tighten the top cap another 1 8th turn re tighten the pinch bolts and check again. Align your handlebar stem and apply the appropriate torque rating to the steerer tube clamp bolts.