Polaris Sportsman 800 Efi 2005 - Page 15

GENERAL INFORMATION
1.11
STANDARD TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
The following torque specifications are to be used as a general guideline. There are exceptions in the steering,
suspension, and engine areas. Always consult the exploded views in each manual section for torque values of
fasteners before using standard torque.
Bolt Size Threads/In Grade 2 Grade 5 Grade 8
Torque in. lbs. (Nm)
#10 - 24 27 (3.1) 43 (5.0) 60 (6.9).............. ................ ..............
#10 - 32 31 (3.6) 49 (5.6) 68 (7.8).............. ................ ..............
Torque ft. lbs. (Nm)*
1/4 - 20 5 (7) 8 (11) 12 (16).............. .................. ................
1/4 - 28 6 (8) 10 (14) 14 (19).............. .................. ..............
5/16 - 18 11 (15) 17 (23) 25 (35).............. ................ ..............
5/16 - 24 12 (16) 19 (26) 29 (40).............. ................ ..............
3/8 - 16 20 (27) 30 (40) 45 (62).............. ................ ..............
3/8 - 24 23 (32) 35 (48) 50 (69).............. ................ ..............
7/16 - 14 30 (40) 50 (69) 70 (97).............. ................ ..............
7/16 - 20 35 (48) 55 (76) 80 (110).............. ................ ..............
1/2 - 13 50 (69) 75 (104) 110 (152).............. ................ .............
1/2 - 20 55 (76) 90 (124) 120 (166).............. ................ .............
Metric
6 x 1.0 72-78 In. lbs.
8 x 1.25 14-18 ft. lbs.
10 x 1.25 26-30 ft. lbs.
*To convert ft. lbs. to Nm multiply foot pounds by .1.382
*To convert Nm to ft. lbs. multiply Nm by .7376.
SPECIFIC TORQUE VALUES OF FASTENERS
Refer to exploded views in the appropriate section.