SERIES 60 SERVICE MANUAL

Torque Specifications - Fasteners

The proper bolt and nut torque is dependent on its size. Standard (non-metric) nut and bolt
torque specifications are listed in Table 7. The proper torque specifications for metric nuts and
bolts are listed in Table 8.

Nut and Bolt Size, mm 280M or Better Torque, N·m 280M or Better Torque, lb·ft
No.10-24 5-7 4-5
1/4 in.-20 9-12 7-9
1/4 in.-28 11-14 8-10
5/16 in.-18 18-23 13-17
5/16 in.-24 20-26 15-19
3/8 in.-16 41-47 30-35
3/8 in.-24 47-53 35-39
7/16 in.-14 62-68 46-50
7/16 in.-20 77-83 57-61
1/2 in.-13 96-102 71-75
1/2 in.-20 112-126 83-93
9/16 in.-12 122-136 90-100
9/16 in.-18 145-159 107-117
5/8 in.-11 186-199 137-147
5/8 in.-18 228-241 168-178
3/4 in.-10 325-339 240-250
3/4 in.-16 393-407 290-300
7/8 in.-9 556-569 410-420
7/8 in.-14 644-657 475-485
1 in.-8 789-799 580-590
1 in.-14 928-942 685-695

Table 7 Standard (Non-metric) Fastener Torque Specifications

Nut and Bolt Size, mm Property Class 10.9 Torque, N·m Property Class 10.9 Torque, lb·ft
M6 X 1.0 13-16 10-12
M8 X 1.25 30-38 22-28
M10 X 1.5 58-73 43-54
M12 X 1.75 101-126 75-93
M14 X 2.0 160-200 118-148
M16 X 2.0 245-306 181-226
M20 X 2.5 478-598 353-441

Table 8 Class 10.9 Torque Specifications for Metric Fasteners

All information subject to change without notice. (Rev. 2005)

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