Torque Requirements; Tools Required - Diamondback SHEPPARD CYCLES Owner's Manual

Torque Requirements

When performing routine adjustments on nuts and bolts it is recommended that a torque wrench be used to prevent
overtightening and damage to the threads. The following are key components that should be tightened using a torque wrench.
Component
Front axle nuts
Rear axle nuts
Handlebar clamp nut
Head stem expander bolt
Seat clamp nuts
Seat post binder nut
Brake cable fixing nut
Brake caliper centre bolt nut
Crank attachment systems

Tools Required

1 . Open ended or ring spanners: 8mm, 9mm, 10mm, 12mm, 13mm, 14mm, 15mm
2 . Open end or pedal spanner 15mm
3 . Allen key wrenches: 4mm, 5mm, 6mm
4 . Adjustable wrench
5 . Standard flat head screwdriver
6 . Standard Phillips head screwdriver
7 . Standard slip joint pliers
8 . Crank remover
9 . Torque wrench with Newton Meter gradations
10 . Tyre pump
11 . Tube repair kit
12 . Tyre levers
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Torque
22 - 27 Newton Metres
24 - 29 Newton Metres
17 - 19 Newton Metres
17 - 19 Newton Metres
18 - 25 Newton Metres
15 - 19 Newton Metres
7 - 11 Newton Metres
5 - 10 Newton Metres
12 - 14 Newton Metres
(or as recommended by manufacturer)
4
8
Road/Racing Bicycles
8-10 Newton Metres
8-10 Newton Metres
12
2
5
7
9
1 10
3
6
11