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5.2 Torque Charts and Guidelines
Do not use these values if a different torque value or tightening procedure is given for a specific application. Torque values listed are for general use. Check
tightness of fasteners periodically.
Shear bolts are designed to fail under predertermined loads. Always replace shear bolts with identical grade.
Fasteners should be replaced with the same or higher grade. If higher grade fasteners are used, these should only be tightened to the strength of the original.
Make sure fasteners' threads are clean and that you properly start thread engagement. This will prevent them from failing when tightening.
SAE GRADE 5
Coarse Thread, Zinc-Plated
SAE GRADE 8
Coarse Thread, Zinc-Plated
SIZE TORQUE SIZE TORQUE
ft. lbs. Nm ft. lbs. Nm
1/4 - 20 (.250) 681/4 - 20 (.250) 912
5/16 - 18 (.3125) 13 18 5/16 - 18 (.3125) 18 24
3/8 - 16 (.375) 23 31 3/8 - 16 (.375) 33 45
7/16 - 14 (.4375) 37 50 7/16 - 14 (.4375) 52 70
1/2 - 13 (.500) 57 77 1/2 - 13 (.500) 80 108
9/16 - 12 (.5625) 82 111 9/16 - 12 (.5625) 115 156
5/8 - 11 (.625) 112 152 5/8 - 11 (.625) 159 215
3/4 - 10 (.750) 200 271 3/4 - 10 (.750) 282 382
7/8 - 9 (.875) 322 436.5 7/8 - 9 (.875) 454 615
1 - 8 (1.000) 483 655 1 - 8 (1.000) 682 925
SAE GRADE 5
Fine Thread, Zinc-Plated
SAE GRADE 8
Fine Thread, Zinc-Plated
SIZE TORQUE SIZE TORQUE
ft. lbs. Nm ft. lbs. Nm
1/4 - 28 (.250) 7101/4 - 28 (.250) 10 14
5/16 - 24 (.3125) 14 19 5/16 - 24 (.3125) 20 27
3/8 - 24 (.375) 26 35 3/8 - 24 (.375) 37 50
7/16 - 20 (.4375) 41 56 7/16 - 20 (.4375) 58 79
1/2 - 20 (.500) 64 87 1/2 - 20 (.500) 90 122
9/16 - 18 (.5625) 91 123 9/16 - 18 (.5625) 129 175
5/8 - 18 (.625) 128 173 5/8 - 18 (.625) 180 244
3/4 - 16 (.750) 223 302 3/4 - 16 (.750) 315 427
7/8 - 14 (.875) 355 481 7/8 - 9 (.875) 501 679
1 - 12 (1.000) 529 717 1 - 12 (1.000) 746 1011
1 -14 (1.000) 541 733 1 -14 (1.000) 764 1036