6 GS 461
Fastener Thread size For component Tightening
torque
Nm
Comment
Screw P 6x32.5 Ring buffer / tank housing rear ignition side top 5.5
Screw P 6x19 Ring buffer / tank housing front 5.5
Screw M 6x30 Muffler / crankcase 15 4), 6), 8)
Screw M 5x16 Muffler / cylinder 11.5 1), 4), 6)
Screw M 5x6 Muffler top 6.5 1), 4), 5)
Nut M 8x1 Flywheel / crankshaft 33.0 7)
Screw M 4x8 Side plate / crankcase 3.0 4), 6)
Screw M 3x20 Clamp / manifold 0.5
Screw P 4x14 Water attachment / handle housing 2.0
M 14x1.25 Spark plug 25.0
Screw M 5x20 Ignition module / crankcase 7.0 5)
Screw M 6x30 Cylinder / crankcase 15.0 4), 6)
Remarks:
1) Loctite 242 or 243 medium strength
2) Loctite 270 high strength
3) Loctite 649 very high strength
4) Screws with locking serration
5) Microencapsulated screws
6) Screws with easy-slide coating
7) Connection between crankshaft and flywheel must be degreased and oil-free
8) Coat screws and threaded hole with medium-strength Loctite 242 or 243