TORQUE VALUES
FOR GENERAL APPLICATIONS
The following tables list the recommended torques applied for general applications
at assembly of the compressor.
For hexagon screws and nuts with strength grade 8.8
For hexagon screws and nuts with strength grade 12.9
FOR IMPORTANT ASSEMBLIES
Thread size Torque value (Nm / lbf.ft)
M6 9 (6.64)
M8 23 (16.97)
M10 46 (34.69
M12 80 (59.04)
M14 125 (92.25)
M16 205 (151.29)
Thread size Torque value (Nm / lbf.ft)
M6 15 (11.07)
M8 39 (28.78)
M10 78 (57.56)
M12 135 (99.63)
M14 210 (154.98)
M16 345 (254.61)
Assemblies Torque value (Nm / lbf.ft)
Wheel nuts 120 (88.56) +/- 15
Bolts, axle/beams 205 (151.29) +/- 20
Bolts, towbar/axle 80 (59.04) +/- 10
Bolts, towbar/bottom 205 (151.29) +/- 20
Bolts, towing eye/towbar 80 (59.04) +/- 10
Bolts, lifting eye/flywheel housing 205 (151.29) + 20
Bolts, engine/drive housing (M12) 80 (59.04) +/- 10
Bolts, engine/drive housing (M14) 125 (92.25) +/- 10
Bolts, compressor element/drive
housing
80 (59.04) +/- 5
Safety switches 35 (25.83) +/- 5
Joints adjustable towbar (M24) 275 (202.95) +/- 25
Joints adjustable towbar (M32) 375 (276.75) +/- 25
Secure the drain cock and tank cap of the fuel tank handtight.