RECOMMENDED TORQUES
A. GENERAL
The tables shown below give correct torque
values for various bolts and capscrews.
Tighten all bolts to the torques specified in
•
chart, unless otherwise noted throughout
this manual.
•
Check tightness of bolts periodically, using
bolt torque chart as a guide.
•
Replace hardware with the same strength
bolt.
Torque figures are valid for non-greased or
•
non-oiled
threads
otherwise specified. Do not grease or oil
bolts or capscrews unless specified in this
manual.
•
When using locking elements, increase
torque values by 5%.
B. SAE BOLTS
BOLT DIA.
"A"
SAE-5
(in.)
lbf∙ft
1/4
9
5/16
18
3/8
32
7/16
50
1/2
75
9/16
110
5/8
150
3/4
265
7/8
420
1
640
* Torque categories for bolts and capscrews are identified by
their head markings.
Form 169558
GENERAL
and
heads
unless
NC BOLT TORQUE*
SAE-8
N·m
lbf∙ft
N·m
12
11
15
24
25
34
43
41
56
68
70
95
102
105
142
149
149
202
203
200
271
365
495
359
569
600
813
867
890
1205
SAE-5
SAE-8
C. METRIC BOLTS
BOLT
DIA. "A"
lbf∙ft
M3
0.4
M4
2.2
M5
4
M6
7
M8
18
M10
37
M12
66
M14
103
M16
166
M20
321
M24
553
M30
1103
M36
1917
* Torque categories for bolts and capscrews are identified by
their head markings.
4
STD COARSE BOLT TORQUE*
8.8
10.9
N·m
lbf∙ft
0.5
1.3
3
3.3
6
7
10
11
25
26
50
52
90
92
140
148
225
229
435
450
750
774
1495
1550
2600
2710
N·m
1.8
4.5
9
15
35
70
125
200
310
610
1050
2100
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