Tightening Torques - Can-Am DS 450 2008 Shop Manual

INTRODUCTION

TIGHTENING TORQUES

Tighten fasteners to torque mentioned in explod-
ed views and/or text. When they are not speci-
fied, refer to following table.
WARNING
Torque wrench tightening
must strictly be adhered to.
Locking devices (e.g.: locking tabs, elastic
stop nuts, cotter pins, etc.) must be replaced
with new ones.
FASTENER SIZE
M4
M5
M6
M8 15 N•m (133 lbf•in)
M10
M12
M14
XIV
specifications
5.8 Grade
1.5 – 2 N•m 2.5 – 3 N•m N•m
(13 – 18 lbf•in) (22 – 27 lbf•in)
3 – 3.5 N•m 4.5 – 5.5 N•m
(27 – 31 lbf•in) (40 – 47 lbf•in)
6.5 – 8.5 N•m 8 – 12 N•m
(58 – 75 lbf•in) (71 – 106 lbf•in)
25 N•m (18 lbf•ft)
29 N•m (21 lbf•ft) 48 N•m (35 lbf•ft)
52 N•m (38 lbf•ft) 85 N•m (63 lbf•ft)
85 N•m (63 lbf•ft) 135 N•m (100 lbf•ft) 170 N•m (125 lbf•ft) 200 N•m (148 lbf•ft)
In order to avoid a poor assembling, tighten
screws, bolts or nuts in accordance with the
following procedure:
Manually screw all screws, bolts and/or nuts.
Apply the half of the recommended torque value.
CAUTION: Be sure to use the proper tightening
torque for the proper strength grade.
NOTE: When possible, always apply torque on the
nut.
Torque to the recommended torque value.
NOTE: Always torque screws, bolts and/or nuts in
a criss-cross sequence.
FASTENER GRADE/TORQUE
8.8 Grade 10.9 Grade
3.5 – 4 N•m
(31 – 35 lbf•in)
7 – 8.5 N•m
(62 – 75 lbf•in)
10.5 – 15 N•m
(93 – 133 lbf•in)
32 N•m (23 lbf•ft)
61 N•m (45 lbf•ft)
105 N•m (77 lbf•ft)
12.9 Grade
4 – 5 N•m
(35 – 44 lbf•in)
8 – 10 N•m
(71 – 89 lbf•in)
16 N•m (142 lbf•in)
40 N•m (30 lbf•ft)
73 N•m (53 lbf•ft)
128 N•m (94 lbf•ft)
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