2 400 Series Standard torques Most of the torque tensions on the engine are standard. Special torque tensions are listed in the separate specific torque tables. The standard torque tensions listed in the tables below can be used when a specific torque is not necessary. The torque tensions below apply to components lubricated lightly with clean engine oil before they are fitted. Standard torques for setscrews and nuts 10 Workshop Manual, TPD 1458E, issue 3 - Perkins Confidential:
Green Thread size Strength Coarse thread Fine thread Pitch mm Torque Torque Torque Pitch mm Torque Torque Torque Nm lbf ft kgf m Nm lbf ft kgf m M 4 8.8 11T 0,7 3 4 2 3 0,3 0,4 - - - - M5 8.8 11T 0,8 6 8 4 6 0,6 0,8 - - - - M6 8.8 11T 1,0 10 14 7 10 1,0 1,4 - - - - M8 8.8 11T 1,25 26 32 19 24 2,7 3,3 1,0 30 35 22 26 3,0 3,6 M10 8.8 11T 1,5 50 62 37 46 5,1 6,3 1,25 56 66 41 49 5,7 6,7 M12 8.8 11T 1,75 75 104 55 77 7,6 10,6 1,25 84 113 62 83 8,6 11,5 M14 8.8 11T 2,0 118 157 87 116 12,0 16,0 1,5 132 167 97 123 13,5 17,0 M16 8.8 11T 2,0 167 230 123 170 17,0 23,4 1,5 175 245 129 181 17,8 25,0 Bolt strength Examples of applicable material 8.8 11T S45C SCM435