General Torque Specifications - Volvo 5.0OSiE-J Operator's Manual

General Torque Specifications

Metric Conversion Chart
The following tables provide general torque specifications for a variety of bolt sizes and threads. Unless specific
torque values are called out in the instructions, consult this table whenever you are tightening bolts.
NOTICE! Always use the specific torque values called out in the procedural steps. In the event that specific torque
values are not provided, you may use the values in these tables. Failure to use the correct torque may
cause parts to fail, leading to engine damage or injury to occupants of the boat.
Thread
M6
M8
M10
M12
M14
M16
Thread
M6
M8
M10
M12
Thread
1/4 – 20
5/16 – 18
3/8 – 16
7/16 – 14
1/2 – 13
9/16 – 12
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METRIC - COARSE THREAD (ENGINE ONLY)
Torque Range (ft. lb.)
METRIC - COARSE THREAD (STERNDRIVE ONLY)
Torque Range (ft. lb.)
US STANDARD THREAD
Torque Range (ft. lb.)
4.4 – 7.4
11 – 18
23 – 38
41 – 66
66 – 103
103 – 170
6.3 – 8.5
14.8 – 20.7
29.5 – 41.3
51.6 – 73.8
5.2 – 8.1
10 – 16
18 – 30
30 – 49
44 – 74
66 – 111
Torque Range (Nm)
6 – 10
15 – 25
31 – 51
55 – 90
90 – 140
140 – 230
Torque Range (Nm)
8.5 – 11.5
20.1 – 28.1
40.0 – 56.0
70.0 – 100
Torque Range (Nm)
7 – 11
14 – 22
25 – 41
40 – 67
60 – 100
90 – 150
VPA 7748131 English 09-2007