DS525X
2024 - 2026
Torque specifications
Notes from the manual (2)
- Values from the 'VOGE key parts fastening daily inspection' table.
- Chain adjustor nuts use a two-stage value: 9 N·m for the first nut + adjustor, 22 N·m between two nuts.
Wheels & Brakes
| Ref | Fastener | Thread | Qty | Torque |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Front wheel axle Ref 1 · M18 · Qty 1 | M18 | 1 | 75 N·m |
| 2 | Front wheel axle lock-up Ref 2 · M8 · Qty 2 | M8 | 2 | 18 N·m |
| 3 | Front disc brake caliper Ref 3 · M8 · Qty 4 | M8 | 4 | 32 N·m |
| 7 | Rear wheel axle Ref 7 · M20 · Qty 1 | M20 | 1 | 95 N·m |
| 8 | Chain adjustor nut (first) Ref 8 · M8 · Qty 4 Between two nuts on adjustor: 22 N·m Sources differ: The Hungarian owner's manual (machine translated, PDF page 80) gives the locknuts as 6 N·m (0.61 kgm) to 14 N·m (1.4 kgm). We cannot verify which is correct. | M8 | 4 | 9 N·m |
Engine & Frame
| Ref | Fastener | Thread | Qty | Torque |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | Rear fork axle Ref 4 · M14 · Qty 1 | M14 | 1 | 120 N·m |
| 5 | Engine and frame Ref 5 · M10 · Qty 6 | M10 | 6 | 45 N·m |
| 6 | Rear suspension rack Ref 6 · M12 · Qty 5 | M12 | 5 | 60 N·m |
Steering & Suspension
| Ref | Fastener | Thread | Qty | Torque |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 | Front shock + steering stem Ref 9 · M8 · Qty 6 | M8 | 6 | 18 N·m |
Engine (KEL500F engine workshop manual)
| Fastener | Thread | Qty | Torque |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oil drainage bolt M12 · Qty 1 KEL500F engine workshop manual PDF page 12. Sources differ: The oil change procedure in the same manual (PDF page 27) gives 30 N·m. We cannot verify which is correct. | M12 | 1 | 28 N·m |
| Secondary oil filter M20 · Qty 1 KEL500F engine workshop manual PDF pages 12 and 28. Sources differ: The Hungarian owner's manual (machine translated, PDF page 86) gives 26 N·m. We cannot verify which is correct. | M20 | 1 | 12 N·m |
| Secondary oil filter tube joint M24 · Qty 1 Coat with Loctite from the head over 6.5 mm. KEL500F engine workshop manual PDF page 12. Sources differ: The procedure on PDF page 28 of the same manual gives 24 N·m. We cannot verify which is correct. | M24 | 1 | 27 N·m |
| Spark plug M10 · Qty 2 | M10 | 2 | 16 N·m |
| Water pump drainage bolt M6 · Qty 1 New flat washer. KEL500F engine workshop manual PDF pages 13 and 37. | M6 | 1 | 10 N·m |
| Cylinder head water drainage bolt M6 · Qty 1 New flat washer. KEL500F engine workshop manual PDF pages 13 and 37. | M6 | 1 | 12 N·m |
| Thermostat cover bolt M6 · Qty 1 | M6 | 1 | 12 N·m |
| Swinging arm shaft bolt M12 · Qty 2 Coat the thread with oil and replace the washer. KEL500F engine workshop manual PDF page 12. Sources differ: PDF page 13 and the swinging arm procedure on PDF page 74 of the same manual give 15 N·m. The valve clearance procedure (PDF page 26) gives 16 N·m. We cannot verify which is correct. | M12 | 2 | 16 N·m |
| View cover M45 · Qty 1 Coat thread with grease. KEL500F engine workshop manual PDF page 12. | M45 | 1 | 12 N·m |
Mirrors
| Fastener | Thread | Torque |
|---|---|---|
| Mirror nut 3 | - | 40 N·m |
| Mirror bolt | - | 25 N·m |