Headset Top Cap Bolt Torque

Do not overtighten it.

Headset top cap bolt torque.

Page 1 of 2 1 2 last. A torque wrench is a good idea at this point. Results 1 to 25 of 34. A typical torque spec is 4 6 nm.

Verify that the bars still turn freely with little resistance. Get it as soon as tue sep 29. It is non load bearing. I have it at 5nm now but i still get a click at times.

You will need to loosen stem then tighten this. 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. Align your handlebar stem and apply the appropriate torque rating to the steerer tube clamp bolts. Continue until the play is gone.

Do up the headset top cap until it is just tight at this point you should be unable to turn your stem spacers. If you feel play loosen the pinch bolts tighten the top cap another 1 8th turn re tighten the pinch bolts and check again. What is the correct torque value for the inner bolt on the headset not the cap. Once the stem is tightened in place is is purely cosmetic and covers the top of the steerer.

Proruck m6x35mm headset stem top cap titanium bolts mtb tapered head ti screws for fixing stem top cap 2pcs. Same is true for the end cap on a shimano hollowtech ii crankset. As others have said the top cap is pre load only. You want the minimum torque to reduce play in the headset.

Top cap is a tiny bit loose. Torque the pinch bolts. If it matters with a carbon frame.