00 00 M16 and M16x1.5 - maximum tightening torques acc. to BMW GS 90003-2
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M16 AND M16X1.5 - MAXIMUM TIGHTENING TORQUES SPECIFICATION
| Type | Thread | Tightening Specification | Measure | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope of applicability of tightening torques, refer to EXCERPT FROM COMPANY STANDARD BMW GS 90003-2 | Surface color / (surface coating) | |||
| M16 thread | yellow (ZN) | M16 8.8 | 200 N.m | |
| silver (ZNS) | M16 8.8 | 160 N.m | ||
| yellow (ZN) | M16 10.9 | 280 N.m | ||
| silver (ZNS) | M16 10.9 | 235 N.m | ||
| yellow (ZN) | M16 12.9 | 340 N.m | ||
| silver (ZNS) | M16 12.9 | 260 N.m | ||
| M16x1.5 thread | yellow (ZN) | M16 x 1.5 8.8 | 216 N.m | |
| silver (ZNS) | M16 x 1.5 8.8 | 170 N.m | ||
| yellow (ZN) | M16 x 1.5 10.9 | 303 N.m | ||
| silver (ZNS) | M16 x 1.5 10.9 | 250 N.m | ||
| yellow (ZN) | M16 x 1.5 12.9 | 364 N.m | ||
| silver (ZNS) | M16 x 1.5 12.9 | 275 N.m |