ENGINE MECHANICAL 6A – 23
LOCTITE APPLICATION PROCEDURE
LOCTITE Type LOCTITE Color Application Steps
LOCTITE 242 Blue
LOCTITE 262 Red
LOCTITE 270 Green
LOCTITE 271 Red
1. Completely remove all lubricant and moisture from the bolts and the
female threaded surfaces of the parts to be joined.
The surfaces must be perfectly dry.
2. Apply LOCTITE to the bolts.
3. Tighten the bolts to the specified torque.
4. Wait at least one hour before continuing the installation procedure.
LOCTITE 515 Violet
1. Completely remove lubricant and moisture from the connecting
surfaces.
The surfaces must be perfectly dry.
2. Apply a 2.0 – 2.5 mm bead of LOCTITE to one of the connecting
surfaces.
There must be no gaps in the bead.
3. Tighten the bolts to the specified torque.
4. Let the joined parts set for at least thirty minutes.