Tightening Torque - BRP Commander 800R Can-Am 2013 Shop Manual

INTRODUCTION

TIGHTENING TORQUE

Tighten fasteners to the torque specified in the exploded view(s) and/or in the written procedure. When
a torque is not specified, refer to the following table.
Torque wrench tightening specifications must be strictly adhered to.
Locking devices when removed (e.g.: locking tabs, elastic stop nuts, self-locking fasteners, cotter
pins, etc.) must be replaced.
In order to avoid a poor assembly, tighten screws, bolts, or nuts in accordance with the following proce-
dure:
1. Manually screw all screws, bolts and/or nuts.
2. Apply half the recommended torque value.
3. Tighten fastener to the recommended torque value.
NOTICE
Be sure to use the recommended tightening torque for the specified fastener used.
NOTE: When possible, always apply torque on the nut.
NOTE: Always torque screws, bolts and/or nuts using a crisscross pattern when multiple fasteners are
used to secure a part (eg. a cylinder head). Some parts must be torqued according to a specific sequence
and torque pattern as detailed in the installation procedure.
FASTENER
SIZE
5.8 Grade
1.5 – 2 N•m
M4
(13 – 18 lbf•in)
3 – 3.5 N•m
M5
(27 – 31 lbf•ft)
6.5 – 8.5 N•m
M6
(58 – 75 lbf•ft)
M8 15 N•m (133 lbf•in)
M10 29 N•m (21 lbf•ft)
M12 52 N•m (38 lbf•ft)
M14 85 N•m (63 lbf•ft)
XVI
WARNING
FASTENER GRADE/TORQUE
8.8 Grade
2.5 – 3 N•m
(22 – 27 lbf•in)
4.5 – 5.5 N•m
(40 – 47 lbf•ft)
8 – 12 N•m
(71 – 106 lbf•ft)
25 N•m (18 lbf•ft)
48 N•m (35 lbf•ft)
85 N•m (63 lbf•ft) 105 N•m (77 lbf•ft)
135 N•m (100 lbf•ft) 170 N•m (125 lbf•ft)
10.9 Grade
3.5 – 4 N•m
(31 – 35 lbf•ft)
7 – 8.5 N•m
(62 – 75 lbf•ft)
10.5 – 15 N•m
16 N•m (142 lbf•in)
(93 – 133 lbf•in)
32 N•m (24 lbf•ft) 40 N•m (30 lbf•ft)
61 N•m (45 lbf•ft) 73 N•m (54 lbf•ft)
128 N•m (94 lbf•ft)
200 N•m (148 lbf•ft)
12.9 Grade
4 – 5 N•m
(35 – 44 lbf•ft)
8 – 10 N•m
(71 – 89 lbf•ft)
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