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Specified tightening torque
Specified tightening torque
Specified tightening torques are provided for specific nuts, bolts, and screws. Specified tightening
torque specifications are provided in the exploded diagrams and in the related working instructions.
When tightening these fasteners, follow the tightening torque specifications and procedures indicated
throughout the manual to meet the design aims of the outboard motor.
General tightening torque
This chart indicates the tightening torques for standard fasteners with a standard ISO thread pitch.
Width across flats (A) Thread size (B)
General torque specifications
N·m kgf·m lb·ft
8 mm M5 5 0.5 3.7
10 mm M6 8 0.8 5.9
12 mm M8 18 1.8 13
14 mm M10 36 3.6 27
17 mm M12 52 5.2 38