00 00 M18 and M18x1.5 - maximum tightening torques acc. to BMW GS 90003-2
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M18 AND M18X1.5 - MAXIMUM TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
| Type | Thread | Tightening specification | Measure | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope of applicability of tightening torques, refer to EXCERPTS FROM THE COMPANY STANDARD BMW GS 90003-2 . | Surface colour / (surface coating) | |||
| M18 thread | yellow (ZN) | M18 8.8 | 280 N.m. | |
| silver (ZNS) | M18 8.8 | 225 N.m. | ||
| yellow (ZN) | M18 10.9 | 390 N.m. | ||
| silver (ZNS) | M18 10.9 | 330 N.m. | ||
| yellow (ZN) | M18 12.9 | 470 N.m. | ||
| silver (ZNS) | M18 12.9 | 365 N.m. | ||
| M18x1.5 thread | yellow (ZN) | M18 x 1.5 8.8 | 313 N.m. | |
| silver (ZNS) | M18 x 1.5 8.8 | 245 N.m. | ||
| yellow (ZN) | M18 x 1.5 10.9 | 440 N.m. | ||
| silver (ZNS) | M18 x 1.5 10.9 | 360 N.m. | ||
| yellow (ZN) | M18 x 1.5 12.9 | 527 N.m. | ||
| silver (ZNS) | M18 x 1.5 12.9 | 400 N.m. |