GENERAL INFORMATION
A
C
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1.10 TORQUE FIGURES
D
B
The table below reports the standard torque figures for metric size screws and
bolts in accordance with ISO standards.
Screw or
bolt
thread
M 6
M 8
M 10
M 12
M 14
M 16
For vehicle-specific fastenings see 2.2 (FASTENERS).
Unless otherwise specified, torque figures are intended for application to
clean, dry threads at
room temperature.
IMPORTANT
improper fit:
Screw all fasteners finger-tight.
Tighten down the opposing parts to half the prescribed torque: (A) and (B);
(C) and (D).
Repeat sequence tightening to specified torque.
IMPORTANT
evenly across joint surface.
Tightening
Span-
torque
ner
Nm
kgm
10
6
0,6
12
15
1,5
14
30
3,0
17
55
5,5
19
85
8,5
22
130
13,0
Follow the instructions below to avoid distortion and/or
This way, the load generated by the fasteners is applied
QUASAR 50-100
Release 00/2003- 06