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FIELD MAINTENANCE
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TORQUE LIMITS
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This work package lists standard torque values and provides general information for applying torque. Special
torque values and tightening sequences are indicated in the maintenance procedures for applicable components.
GENERAL
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1. Always use torque values listed in Tables 1 and 2 when a maintenance procedure does not give a specific
torque value.
a. Table 1 provides torque limits for SAE standard fasteners.
b. Table 2 provides torque limits for metric fasteners.
10%.
2. Unless otherwise indicated, standard torque tolerance shall be
3. Torque values listed are based on clean, dry threads. Reduce torque by 10% when engine oil is used as a
lubricant. Reduce torque by 20% if new plated capscrews are used.
4. If the maintenance procedures do not specify a tightening order, use the following guides:
a. Unless otherwise specified, lubricate threads of fasteners with Oil Lubricating, OE/HDO-10 (WP 0131,
Item 22).
b. When tightening fasteners above 30 lb-ft (41 Nm), use the torque pattern but only tighten to 70% of final
value (multiply final value by 0.7). Repeat pattern until final value is reached.
c.
Tighten circular patterns using circular torque pattern and tighten straight patterns using straight torque
pattern.
1
8
5
12
10
4
3
11
9
6
7
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CIRCULAR TORQUE PATTERN
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7
STRAIGHT TORQUE PATTERN
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