TORQUE VALUES
FOR GENERAL APPLICATIONS
The following tables list the recommended torques applied for general applications
during 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 8 (6) +/-25 %
M8 20 (15) +/-25 %
M10 41 (30) +/-25 %
M12 73 (54) +/-25 %
M14 115 (85) +/-25 %
M16 185 (137) +/-25 %
Thread size Torque value (Nm / lbf.ft)
M6 14 (10) +/-21 %
M8 34 (25) +/-23 %
M10 70 (52) +/-24 %
M12 120 (89) +/-25 %
M14 195 (144) +/-23 %
M16 315 (233) +/-23 %
Assemblies Torque value (Nm / lbf.ft)
Wheel bolts see section Wheel bolts check
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 80 (59.04) +/- 10
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.