Crank arm bolt torque on VP BC-73 cartridge bearing?
12-05-23, 12:42 PM
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Crank arm bolt torque on VP BC-73 cartridge bearing?
The VP website lists the bearing but doesn't specify the torque - anyone know what it should be?
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I suspect it's because that spec is a crank arm one and not a BB one. My quick search for an image of description of the BB shows a tapered square version. Generally these will see crank arms that "call out for" between 30 and40 ft lbs of torque for their retaining bolts. I believe the Park Tool Blue Book has many common torque ranges listed. Andy
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