TORQUE TIGHTENING CHART
MINIMUM HARDWARE TIGHTENING TORQUES
IN FOOT POUNDS (NEWTON-METERS) FOR NORMAL ASSEMBLY APPLICATIONS
Always tighten hardware to these values unless a different torque value or tightening procedure is listed for a specific
application.
Fasteners must always be replaced with the same grade as specified in the manual parts list.
Always use the proper tool for tightening hardware : SAE or SAE hardware and Metric for metric hardware. Make sure
fastener threads are clean and you start thread engagement properly.
INCH HARDWARE
SAE Grade 2 SAE Grade 5 SAE Grade 8
(No Dashes) (3 Radial Dashes) (6 radial Dashes)
METRIC HARDWARE
Metric Metric
Grade 8.8 Grade 10.9
Diameter &
Thread Pitch
(Millimeters)
Diameter &
Thread Pitch
(Millimeters)
TORQUE
SAE Bolt Head
Identification
TORQUE
Identification