CX500 Torque Values and Thread Sizes
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Engine Internal
| Item |
Quantity |
Thread Diameter |
ft/lb |
kg/m |
| Camshaft sprocket |
2 |
7mm |
12-14 |
1.6-2.0 |
| Camshaft sprocket boss |
1 |
20mm |
58-72 |
8.0-10.0 |
| Crankshaft Cap |
7 |
8mm |
14-17 |
2.0-2.4 |
| Connecting Cap Rod |
4 |
8mm |
20-23 |
2.8-3.2 |
| Clutch center nut |
1 |
20mm |
58-72 |
8-10 |
| Cylinder Head Bolt |
8 |
12mm |
36-40 |
5.0-5.5 |
| Flywheel |
1 |
12mm |
58-72 |
8-10 |
Primary drive gear
(under 17mm front cap) |
1 |
12mm |
58-69 |
8-9.5 |
| Starting clutch (outer) |
3 |
8mm |
13-18 |
1.8-2.5 |
| Valve adusting nut |
8 |
6mm |
11-13 |
1.5-1.8 |
Engine External
| Item |
Quantity |
Thread Diameter |
ft/lb |
kg/m |
| Cooling fan bolt |
1 |
8mm |
14-18 |
2.0-2.5 |
| Gear shift lever bolt |
1 |
6mm |
7-10 |
1.0-1.4 |
| Radiator drain bolt |
1 |
12mm |
1.1-2.2 (very low) |
0.15-0.30 |
Frame
| Item |
Quantity |
Thread Diameter |
ft/lb |
kg/m |
| Engine hanger bolt |
4 |
10mm |
25-33 |
3.5-4.5 |
| Engine hanger bolt |
1 |
12mm |
43-51 |
6.0-7.0 |
| Front fork bottom bridge |
2 |
8mm |
13-18 |
1.8-2.5 |
| Front axle |
1 |
14mm |
40-47 |
5.5-6.5 |
| Front axle holder |
4 |
8mm |
13-18 |
1.8-2.5 |
| Final drive flange nut |
3 |
10mm |
25-33 |
3.5-4.5 |
| Foot pegs |
2 |
10mm |
22-29 |
3.0-4.0 |
| Front brake disc |
5 |
8mm |
20-24 |
2.7-3.3 |
| Front caliper |
2 per side |
10mm |
22-29 |
3.0-4.0 |
| Rear axle |
1 |
14mm |
40-47 |
5.5-6.5 |
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