General Tightening Torques
NOTE:
Screws coated with a locking fluid or self locking nuts must be replaced with new
when reinstalled.
See the table below to find the tightening torques for components not included in the summary.
Nuts and bolts which are not self-locking can be reused provided that they are in good condition.
| Applies to bolted joints with tensile strength class 8.8. | |
| Thread | Tightening torque (Nm) |
| M5 | 5 |
| M6 | 10 |
| M7 | 17 |
| M8 | 24 |
| M10 | 50 |
| M12 | 80 |
| M14 | 130 |