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TORQUE FOR RIM NUTS
Torque for rim nuts or capnuts is expressed in foot pounds, and is the force exerted in pounds
multiplied
by
the lever arm or wrench length in feet.
Example - 200 pounds x 2.25 ft.= 450 Foot Pounds.
200 Pounds
Hub installation
&
maintenance
Disc Wheel Mounting Instructions for 6 & 10 Stud Hubs used with BALL SEAT Mounted Disc Wheels.
Rims must be correctly assembled, using the correct capnuts and must be correctly aligned to assure
maximum service life and maximum safety.
1. All parts must be clean, free of rust, dirt or paint..
2. Position the inner wheel over the studs being careful not to damage the threads.
3. Install inner capnuts and tighten to 50 FT.LBS. in the sequence shown. Then tighten to full torque
using the same sequence.
6- Stud 10-Stud
4. Position the outer wheel over the inner capnuts being careful not to damage the threads.
5. Install the outer capnuts and tighten to 50 FT. LBS. in the sequence shown in Step 3. Then tighten to
full torque using the same sequence.
6. NOTE: The torque listed is for dry threads with no lubricant.
Proper capnut torque is important.
Insufficient torque can cause stud breakage and damage ball seats. Over torque can stress the studs
and strip the threads.
THREAD SIZE TORQUE
Standard Capnut
3/4-16 and 11/8-16
450-500 FT. LBS.
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