Service and Repair Manual Appendix
Standard tightening torques
Size Tightening torque Size Tightening torque
1)
VSTI ED VSTI o-ring
1)
VSTI ED VSTI o-ring
M60x2 - 400 Nm
295 ft-lb
- - -
Tab. 77: VSTI screw plug tightening torques for aluminium parts
1)
Do not use hydropneumatic screwdriver.
5.3.11 Assembling pipes with DKO connectors (EL, ET, EW, GZ, GZR,
RED)
Fig. 339: DKO connector
Fig. 340: DKO connector lubrication
Information
Tolerances of the indicated tightening torques: 10 %.
Always lubricate the thread before tightening these parts (engine oil).
Information
To assemble pipes with DKO connectors, observe the following steps:
u When tightening the nut, make sure the connector does not rotate.
u Tighten the nut by hand.
u Hold a wrench as close as possible to the nut.
u Tighten the nut with the wrench until the resisting point.
u Tighten the nut a further 90°.
Alternatively, refer to the following table for tightening sequence of the nut:
Size Equivalent specification Size Equivalent specification
06L 20 Nm
15 ft-lb
06S 25 Nm
18 ft-lb
KD62V12 33525088601_7_1 EN_US
2021-07
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