Tightening torques
Unless a tightening torque is specified in the text, the following torques can be used.
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Electrical connections
Strength classTorqueSize
4.6...8.80.5 N·m (4.4 lbf·in)M3
4.6...8.81 N·m (9 lbf·in)M4
8.84 N·m (35 lbf·in)M5
8.89 N·m (6.6 lbf·ft)M6
8.822 N·m (16 lbf·ft)M8
8.842 N·m (31 lbf·ft)M10
8.870 N·m (52 lbf·ft)M12
8.8120 N·m (90 lbf·ft)M16
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Mechanical connections
Strength classMax. torqueSize
8.86 N·m (53 lbf·in)M5
8.810 N·m (7.4 lbf·ft)M6
8.824 N·m (17.7 lbf·ft)M8
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Insulation supports
Strength classMax. torqueSize
8.85 N·m (44 lbf·in)M6
8.89 N·m (6.6 lbf·ft)M8
8.818 N·m (13.3 lbf·ft)M10
8.831 N·m (23 lbf·ft)M12
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Cable lugs
Strength classMax. torqueSize
8.8 (A2-70 or A4-70)15 N·m (11 lbf·ft)M8
8.832 N·m (23.5 lbf·ft)M10
8.850 N·m (37 lbf·ft)M12
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