TORQUE SETTINGS
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012/4016 Diesel, February 1997
GENERAL TORQUE LOADINGS
The following torque loadings are general for metric coarse threads and for grade 8.8 steel,
but do not supersede the figures quoted above.
THREAD lbf ft Nm
M5 5 7
M6 9 12
M8 21 28
M10 41 56
M12 72 98
M16 180 244
M20 351 476
M24 606 822
GENERAL NOTE:
M10 - 12.9 Steel 50 70
TIGHTENING TORQUES
These are based on 85% of the proof loads designated in BS3692.
