Tightening Torque
TIGHTENING TORQUEGeneral Tightening Torque
NOTE: Screws coated with a locking fluid or self locking nuts must be replaced with new when reinstalled.
See the table below to find the tightening torques for components not included in the summary.
Nuts and screws which are not self locking can be reused provided that they are in good condition.
Summary Of Specific Components And Tightening Torques
NOTE: Screws coated with locking fluid or sealant must be replaced with new when reinstalled.
Always use new screws and nuts when angle tightening. Any exceptions to this rule will be indicated in the method.
Angle-tightening in tight spaces.
Screwed Joint, Torque/Angle Tightening
Special tools: 951 2050
There are a great number of torque wrench Systems available on the market where the wrench grip can be replaced with other types. These wench grips are normally ideally suited to torque tightening screwed joints in poorly accessible places.
There may be occasions when torque tightening of a screwed joint must be followed by angle tightening and space does not allow the use of protractor 951 2050. In these cases, use either a nut, a screw head or a tool. These are usually hexagonal and each corner is 60°. If there are twelve edges, each corner is 30°.
To angle tighten, mark the material and nut for example as illustrated and then tighten so that the markings are opposite each other.
