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Doc. No. PF-6158

METRIC THREAD LOCKING
SCREWS AND BOLTS FCA Italy Class: SP

FCA US Doc. Type: PF

GAMBREL STEVE - [email protected]

Date: 17-AUG-2015

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FCA ITALY -- DESIGN SYSTEMS -FASTENERS

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

1 GENERAL/INTRODUCTION .................................................................................................................... 3
1.1 Purpose .................................................................................................................................................. 3
1.2 Component/Commodity Description ...................................................................................................... 3
1.3 Application .............................................................................................................................................. 3
1.4 Hazardous Material Control ................................................................................................................... 3
1.5 Mandatory, Recommended or Specified Tests ...................................................................................... 3
1.6 Test Planning ......................................................................................................................................... 3
1.7 Suggested, Recommended or Specified Components and/or Suppliers .............................................. 4
2 REFERENCES .......................................................................................................................................... 4

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3 DEFINITIONS/ABBREVIATIONS/ACRONYMS/SYMBOLS ..................................................................... 4
4 SPECIAL TEST EQUIPMENT .................................................................................................................. 5
4.1 Threaded Adapters ................................................................................................................................ 5
4.2 Torque wrench ....................................................................................................................................... 6
5 ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS ..................................................................................................... 6
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6 APPEARANCE / PHYSICAL / MECHANICAL / ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS .................................. 6
6.1 Appearance Requirements .................................................................................................................... 6
6.2 Physical Requirements .......................................................................................................................... 6
6.2.1 Material Requirements ........................................................................................................................ 7
6.2.2 Dimensional Requirements ................................................................................................................. 7
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6.2.3 Adhesion of Sealer on the threaded fastener .................................................................................... 8
6.3 Mechanical Requirements...................................................................................................................... 9
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6.3.1 Prevailing torque limits and allowances. EMEA product ..................................................................... 9

6.3.2 Prevailing torque limits and allowances. NAFTA product ................................................................... 9
6.3.3 Part Identification and Marking ......................................................................................................... 11
6.4 Electrical Requirements ....................................................................................................................... 11
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7 FUNCTIONAL REQUIREMENTS ........................................................................................................... 11

8 SAFETY AND REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS ................................................................................. 11
9 RELIABILITY / DURABILITY REQUIREMENTS .................................................................................... 12
9.1 System and Vehicle Level Requirement .............................................................................................. 12
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9.2 Design Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (DFMEA) ........................................................................ 12

10 PRODUCT ASSURANCE ..................................................................................................................... 12
10.1 Approved Best Practices .................................................................................................................... 12
11 WARRANTY RETURNED PARTS TEST AND ANALYSIS PROCEDURES ....................................... 12
Annex A ....................................................................................................................................................... 13

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1 GENERAL/INTRODUCTION

1.1 Purpose

This standard covers the environmental, physical, electrical, mechanical, functional, regulatory and
durability requirements for metric screws and bolts with non-metallic locking elements.

This standard covers fasteners that incorporate a locking feature that reduces the potential for the
fastener to loosen.

1.2 Component/Commodity Description

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This standard covers the quality, dimensional requirements, inspection procedures and necessary
process controls for non-metallic prevailing torque type metric screws and bolts.

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This standard specifies supplemental requirements that the supplier must perform to demonstrate that
initial production set-up parts meet FCA US Engineering specifications and that part quality is maintained
at a satisfactory level during the production run of the part.

The test contained within this standard, supplements the formal supplier program of material inspections,
dimensional checking, and in-process controls; and should in no way adversely influence supplier
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adherence to other more statistically significant inspection operations.
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1.3 Application

This standard is limited in its application to those CAD files (such as CATIA/NX), drawings or engineering
illustrations which call out this standard number, or refer to this standard within some other standard or
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specification

1.4 Hazardous Material Control

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Products and processes used to manufacture the products listed in this standard must conform to the
employee and consumer health, employee safety, regulated substances, recycling and environmental
reporting requirements.

1.5 Mandatory, Recommended or Specified Tests

Mandatory or suggested tests if any provided within this standard are meant to assure compliance to the
specification but do not relieve the responsible entity from ensuring that the component or system meets
all environmental, physical, electrical, mechanical, functional, regulatory and durability requirements
including all applicable system interface requirements as described in the standard for the entire duration
of specified useful life.

1.6 Test Planning

A test plan (DVP&R) shall be developed to verify and validate all required functions specified in this
standard. The responsible entity shall provide any additional testing that’s deemed necessary to meet
functional requirements; the tables at the end of this document provide summary of all the requirements,
and shall be used to develop the test planning.

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Samples utilized for Design Verification (DV) shall meet specified drawings tolerance range. Samples for
Production Validation (PV) shall meet statistical capabilities for machine and manufacturing processes.

Where necessary, each line item of the test plan (DVP&R) must be supported by a comprehensive test or
laboratory procedure. A test plan (DVP&R) agreement by FCA does not relieve the responsible entity
from ensuring that the component or system meets all environmental, physical, electrical, mechanical,
functional, regulatory and durability requirements including all applicable system interface requirements,
in the entity’s area of responsibility, as described in the standard for the specified useful life.

1.7 Suggested, Recommended or Specified Components and/or Suppliers

Suggested, recommended or specified components and/or suppliers, if any, are still required to comply to

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the specification and do not relieve the responsible entity from ensuring that the component or system
utilizing these suggested, recommended or specified components and/or suppliers meets all
environmental, physical, electrical, mechanical, functional, regulatory and durability requirements
including all applicable system interface requirements, in the entity’s area of responsibility, as described
in the standard for the specified useful life.
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2 REFERENCES

Table 1 - Referred Documents

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Document Number Document Title

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CS-9003 SUPPLIER REQUIREMENTS FOR VEHICLE AND SERVICE PARTS: MATERIAL

CONTENT REPORTING, MARKING, AND RECYCLABILITY
CS-9800 GENERAL INFORMATION
MS-DM-20 NYLON (TYPE 11) FUSION BOND COATINGS FOR LOW SPEED - LOW LOAD WEAR
APPLICATIONS
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PF-8500 REQUIREMENTS FOR VERIFICATION, VALIDATION AND CONTINUING CONFORMANCE

TESTING
ISO/TS-16949 QUALITY MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS - PARTICULAR REQUIREMENTS FOR THE
APPLICATION OF ISO 9001:2008 FOR AUTOMOTIVE PRODUCTION AND RELEVANT
SERVICE PART ORGANIZATIONS
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SAE-J-1739 Potential Failure Mode and Effects Analyses in Design and Assembly Process
01307 Identification of parts.
PS-11346 WARRANTY RETURNED PARTS TESTING AND ANALYSIS PROCEDURES
QR-10008 PRODUCT ASSURANCE TESTING (PAT)
QR-10012 DIMENSIONAL QUALITY REQUIREMENTS
FPW.80104 THREADED FASTENERS FOR ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION APPLICATIONS

3 DEFINITIONS/ABBREVIATIONS/ACRONYMS/SYMBOLS

BICEEPR&U Body, Interior, Chassis, Electrical, Engine System, Powertrain, Restraints &
UConnect
BSR Buzz, Squeak and Rattles
Continuing Continuing conformance tests are used to demonstrate process compliance and must
Conformance be completed using production castings, tooling, and processes. Continuing
(Pre-Capability) conformance tests are to be done at the specified frequency, until process capability
or confidence is demonstrated per the defined test criteria. Continuing conformance
tests are to be conducted at the specified frequency, for a minimum of three
production days, or nine production runs, whichever is more stringent.
Continuing Post capability continuing conformance test program may be implemented after
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Conformance successful completion of the continuing conformance requirements. Tests must be

(Post- completed with production parts on a continuing basis. Samples for these tests must
Capability) be selected on a random basis to represent the entire production population as much
as possible. In the event that any portion of these tests is not met, the reaction plan
specified in the Supplier control plan shall be invoked.
CMVSS Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety Standards
DV Design Validation
DVP&R Design Verification Plan & Report
DFMEA Design Failure Mode and Effect Analysis
ECE Economic Commission for Europe
EM Electro-Mechanical
FCA Fiat Chrysler Automobiles

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FCA US LLC Used to be Chrysler Group LLC
FCA Italy S.p.A. Used to be Fiat Group Automobiles S.p.A.
FMVSS Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards
NVH Noise, Vibration and Harshness
PV Product Validation
PPAP
PSI
QRE
Production Part Approval Process NO
Integrated Test Plan (Piano Sperimentale Integrato)
Quality & Reliability Engineer/ Engineering
TFO Fiat Design and Organization Procedures
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4 SPECIAL TEST EQUIPMENT

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Table 2 – Special Test Equipment

Section
Function Tested Test Equipment Specified
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Number(s)
4 Test screws / Test Nuts Threaded Adapters

4 Measure torque Torque Wrench

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4.1 Threaded Adapters

The threaded adapters used in testing per this standard shall meet the following specifications:

 NAFTA
- It shall be made from plain finished tool steel heat treated to Rc 55 minimum;
- the internal thread minor diameter must be to the maximum of a standard 6H tolerance in thread
plus 0 minus 1.0 mm;
- thickness must be such that the lock element can be engaged as specified in section 6.3.2
“Prevailing torque limits and allowances: NAFTA product” of this standard;
- the tapped hole shall be countersunk on the bearing face or faces;
- the included countersink angle shall be 90°  5°;
- the countersink diameter at the bearing surface shall be the basic major diameter of the thread
plus 0.8 mm with a tolerance of 0.25 mm for all sizes;
- the countersunk depth should be adjusted to properly accommodate the fastener length;
- and the threaded section should be long enough to maintain patch engagement at all times.

 EMEA
- Material: steel;
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- coating: uncoated;
- condition: free from oils, chips and burrs;
- thread tolerance: 6H;
- nut height: 0.8/0.9 d;
- and chamfers: from 90° to 120°.

4.2 Torque wrench

The torque wrench shall be capable of accurately measuring torque values as shown in Table 4 and
Table 5.

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5 ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS
Not Applicable.

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6 APPEARANCE / PHYSICAL / MECHANICAL / ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS

6.1 Appearance Requirements

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The appearance of the sealer shall meet the requirements of Table 3 and Figure 2.

6.2 Physical Requirements

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Thread Start: The locking feature will be such that the screw or bolt will assemble freely a minimum of
one full turn into any mating internally threaded component having 6H tolerance thread.
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Locking element Retention: The locking element must be retained on the screw or bolt to prevent
loosening or loss during shipment and or handling.
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Locking element Protrusion: The locking element shall not protrude more than 0.25 mm over the major
diameter of the thread unless otherwise noted on the part drawing.

Supplier shall demonstrate dimensional capability for all key dimensional characteristics, identified on
CAD files (such as CATIA/NX), during DV and PV phases including physical interface requirements e.g.:
Fastening points; Interface constraints; Interface materials etc.

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6.2.1 Material Requirements

Table 3 - Drawing and functional requirements

Drawing Indications
Functio Color Color Product / Product / Functional Usage Reusing
n of the EMEA NAFTA Supplier Supplier characteristics Notes limits
applied EMEA NAFTA
Product
Loctite / Loctite / Prevents tightening For screws The screw
Driplastic Driplastic loss due to light. located in can be
Color -
Operating proximity of: reused for
Locking Yellow Optional

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Mascherpa / Nyloc / temperature: - engine up to 2
Tuflok Tufloc -50 °C + 120 °C gears operations
“Inert” product. - moving (EMEA) and
Technologic 3 / Usually applied as components up to 5 times
Tecnofren “patch” ( Min 110° - inside the reuse for
Max 170°). transmission NAFTA.

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360° may provide a
slight sealing
capability.
the use of
thread-
locker is
mandatory
Either case
will be will
reduction in
performance
(e.g.: according to
distribution Table 4 or
gear screw, Table 5.
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clutch The screw
screws, etc.) has not to be
cleaned
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between
consecutive
screwing.
Note: For other sources not listed, contact Fastener engineering,
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6.2.2 Dimensional Requirements

The locking element shall not protrude more than 0.25 mm over the major diameter of the thread unless
otherwise noted on the part drawing.
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The locking element shall be applied with an angular distribution of minimum 110° and maximum 170°
ad shown in Figure 2 Optionally, the locking element may be applied 360° around the fastener.

The fastener shall meet the dimensional requirements specified in the released engineering drawing
and shall adhere to the procedures and guidelines identified in QR-10012, Dimensional Quality
Requirements. Furthermore, the sealer shall be dimensioned and meet the requirements of Figure 1.

d = nominal diameter of screw

p = thread pitch
x=1.0 x nominal diameter minimum +2 P( thread pitches) maximum.

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1 – 2 pitches

Sealer X

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Figure 1 – Locking location requirements

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Figure 2 – Patch application angular distribution

6.2.3 Adhesion of Sealer on the threaded fastener

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At the end of measuring operations in Table 4 and Table 5 and as shown in Figure 3 , any locking device
“shedding” has to be evaluated by the following the criteria shown in Figure 3

The exception is that of any usage on a tapered threaded adapter, pipe plug, fitting, sensor, etc. These
types of fasteners will shed a large volume of sealing material in many applications sue to the wedge
effects that a tapered thread uses to provide an interference fit in the threads during assembly.

Figure 3 - Shedding allowances

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6.3 Mechanical Requirements

The screws shall conform to the requirements for prevailing and breakaway torque as outlined in sections
6.3.1 and 6.3.2 according to the specific manufacturing point, either NAFTA of EMEA regions.

6.3.1 Prevailing torque limits and allowances. EMEA product

The measurement is done by screwing manually a screw in a nut or adapter. The nut or adapter shall
meet the specification describe in section 4.1.

The nut must be screwed until its threaded portion covers all the pretreated zone of the screw; after
reaching this position, the screw is full tightened and the value of Max. Prevailing Torque (at 1st

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screwing operation) is measured during the following 2 rotations (without considering the starting torque).
The nut has to be unscrewed 2 rotations (640°) and the value of Min. Prevailing Torque (at 1st
unscrewing operation) is measured. Repeat that operation 2 more times and measure only the Min.
Prevailing Torque value (at 3rd unscrewing operation).
The Prevailing torque values measured has to be within the range (Min - Max) indicated in the tables
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Table 4 – Prevailing torque: EMEA locking system
SCREW MAX. Prevailing Torque [Nm] min. Prevailing Torque [Nm] min. Prevailing Torque [Nm]
PITCH
at 1st screwing operation at 1st unscrewing operation at 3rd unscrewing operation
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DIMENSION

M6 1 3 0.35 0.23
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M7 1 4.5 0.50 0.35

M8 1.25 6 0.85 0.45
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M10 1.25 10.5 1.5 0.75

M12 1.25 15.5 2.3 1.6
M14 1.5 24 3.3 2.3
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M16 1.5 32 4 2.8

6.3.2 Prevailing torque limits and allowances. NAFTA product

Prevailing torque tests will be conducted using a threaded adapter (see Section 4.1 Special Test
Equipment). The threaded adapter shall be reusable; however the threads must be cleaned of any debris
before a new part is tested. The test part will be seated against a uniform non-turning bearing face.
Threads will be lubricated with SAE 10W oil for these tests.

The same lock screw or bolt and threaded adapter shall be tested for locking ability throughout five
installations. All screws or bolts must permit installation, seating at specified clamp load if applicable, and
removed five times without thread deformation, scoring or galling, which would impair disassembly or
reuse of said screw or bolt. Parts must be cooled to room temperature between tests. The locking screw
or bolt will be installed until the locking element contacts the threaded adapter. The screw or bolt will then
be engaged for a maximum of 1.2 bolt diameters on all sizes except M6 and smaller, which will be
engaged a maximum of 1.75 bolt diameters. The prevailing torque will be measured while the screw or
bolt is being rotated through this distance. The maximum prevailing torque during the first installation,
with the screw or bolt in motion, shall be recorded. Prevailing torque shall not exceed the maximum first
on value, specified in Table 5: Prevailing and Breakaway Torques at any time during any part of the test.
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Screws or bolts shall be seated to the specified clamp load, 75% of proof load, per Table 6: Clamp Load
Chart, on each installation, unless otherwise noted on the part drawing or with the following exceptions:
lock screws or bolts with lengths too short to permit the use of a load measuring device or head
configurations that cannot be seated against a uniform non-turning bearing face. Such parts must meet
the prevailing torque specifications but will not be subject to the clamping load requirements of this
procedure.

After seating the screw or bolt to the specified clamp load (if applicable) apply a force to the torque
wrench in the opposite direction from installation to completely remove the test load. The breakaway
torque, defined as the torque required to start relative rotation between the locking screw and its mating
thread with no axial load on the screw, shall then be recorded and shall not be less than the values
specified in Table 1: Prevailing and Breakaway Torques. The first and fifth off minimum prevailing

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torques shall be recorded while the lock screw or bolt is in motion and being rotated through the next one
full revolution and shall not fall below the values specified in Table 1: Prevailing and Breakaway Torques.

The lock screw or bolt shall be removed from the mating thread after each installation.

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Table 5 – Prevailing torque: NAFTA locking system
PREVAILING AND BREAKAWAY TORQUES Nm (in-lb)
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Prevailing 1st Removal (minimum) 5th Removal (minimum)
Nominal Size First
Breakaway Prevailing Breakaway Prevailing
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Maximum on
M4 1.5 (13.3) 0.35 (3.10) 0.15 (1.33) 0.15 (1.33) 0.05 (0.44)
M5 2.5 (22.1) 0.40 (3.54) 0.20 (1.77) 0.20 (1.77) 0.07 (0.62)
M6 3.0 (26.6) 0.60 (5.31) 0.30 (2.66) 0.40 (3.54) 0.20 (1.77)
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M7 5.5 (48.7) 0.90 (7.97) 0.60 (5.31) 0.60 (5.31) 0.25 (2.21)
M8 8.0 (70.1) 1.20 (10.62) 0.90 (7.97) 0.80 (7.01) 0.30 (2.66)
M9 10.0 (88.5) 1.60 (14.16) 0.95 (8.41) 1.15 (10.18) 0.40 (3.54)
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M10 13.0 (115.1) 2.00 (17.70) 1.00 (8.85) 1.50 (13.28) 0.50 (4.43)
M11 16.5 (146.0) 2.50 (22.13) 1.25 (11.06) 1.75 (15.14) 0.75 (6.64)
M12 20.0 (177.0) 3.00 (26.56) 1.50 (13.28) 2.00 (17.70) 1.00 (8.85)
M14 30.0 (265.5) 4.50 (39.83) 2.00 (17.70) 3.00 (26.55) 1.20 (10.62)
M16 41.0 (362.8) 6.00 (53.10) 2.50 (22.13) 4.00 (35.40) 1.30 (11.51)
M20 72.0 (637.3) 10.50 (92.93) 3.00 (26.55) 7.00 (61.96) 1.50 (13.28)
M24 106.0 (938.2) 15.00 (132.76) 3.50 (30.98) 10.50 (92.93) 2.00 (17.70)

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Table 6 – Clamp load requirements: NAFTA locking system

CLAMP LOAD CHART kN (lb) – NAFTA locking system

Nominal Size Class 4.8 Class 9.8 Class 10.9

M4 2.0 (446.0) 4.0 (893.0) -
M5 3.0 (670.0) 7.0 (1562.5) -
M6 4.5 (1004.0) 9.5 (2120.5) 12.5 (2790.0)
M7 6.5 (1451.0) 12.5 (2790.0) 17.5 (3906.0)

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M8 8.5 (1897.0) 17.5 (3906.0) 22.5 (5022.0)
M9 11.0 (2455.0) 22.5 (5022.0) 29.0 (6473.0)
M10 13.5 (3013.0) 28.0 (6250.0) 35.5 (7924.0)
M11 16.5 (3683.0) 34.0 (7589.0) 43.0 (9598.0)
M12
M14
19.5 (4353.0)
26.5 (5915.0)
NO 40.5 (9040.0)
55.5 (12388.0)
52.0 (11607.0)
71.0 (15848.0)
M16 36.0 (8036.0) 75.5 (16853.0) 96.5 (21540.0)
M20 - - 151.0 (33705.0)
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M24 - - 217.0 (48437.5)
NOTE: Stainless steel screws and alloy steel socketed head cap screws will be subject to Class 4.8 and Class 10.9 clamp loads
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respectively.

6.3.3 Part Identification and Marking

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All hexagon head sealing type screws or bolts shall be identified as to grade and manufacturer as
specified in Process Standard 01307 unless otherwise noted on the part drawing.

6.4 Electrical Requirements

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Not Applicable

7 FUNCTIONAL REQUIREMENTS
Not applicable

8 SAFETY AND REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS

Supplier shall ensure compliance to all applicable regulatory requirements for the fastener in the markets
where the vehicles are sold.

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9 RELIABILITY / DURABILITY REQUIREMENTS

Reliability/durability test procedures are required to demonstrate at engineering level (with a given
probability and level of confidence) that a system or component will perform its intended functions over
the expected useful life, under all anticipated operating conditions and environments as specified in
preceding sections. The tests must ensure that expected design and process variations are covered,
resulting in adequate product robustness. Test to Failure (TTF) is the preferred test methodology.

Supplier shall ensure compliance to all applicable regulatory requirements for the fastener in the markets
where the vehicles are sold.

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9.1 System and Vehicle Level Requirement

FCA Engineering shall perform system and vehicle level tests on program phase vehicles (such as,
System bench tests, Plywood Buck, Hardware in Loop, Corrosion, PG Driving, BSR, Hot/Cold Trips, etc.)

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during program development. Examples of FCA Proving Grounds include HMSR, SXV, PT-7, L4S, etc. or
reliability validation on 336 vehicle fleets to verify system interface and customer usage applications
during different stages of program development (Examples: FDV, VP, PS and Job 1).

Any degradation to functional and/ or performance requirement involving component reliability/ durability
issues shall be promptly addressed by component Supplier. Corrective actions shall focus on issue
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prevention and may involve changes to design including any component validation testing.
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9.2 Design Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (DFMEA)

The DFMEA must address and correlate to all of the functions which are specified in this Performance
Standard. All potential Failure Modes, as described, must be evaluated and taken into account in the
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DFMEA risk analysis. DFMEA analysis shall be included in timing plan shared and agreed with supplier
at project start. A complete DFMEA is normally property of suppliers and available for examination at
their site. Supplier will be responsible for DFMEA execution and content accuracy; FCA component or
system specialist shall analyze and approve supplier’s analysis.
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10 PRODUCT ASSURANCE

The manufacturing facility for a particular component or system shall develop an appropriate PPR
(Process Planning Review) and PAT (Process Audit Tool), in accordance with the FCA US PPA (Process
Planning and Audit) manual and the FCA Italy PSP (Product Development Process - 08101) to assure the
part meets the quality, durability, and reliability targets throughout the manufacturing process.

10.1 Approved Best Practices

“FCA approved practices information shall be shared with the responsible entity chosen for the
commodity during product development”.

11 WARRANTY RETURNED PARTS TEST AND ANALYSIS PROCEDURES

The product design, development and manufacturing entities shall comply with PS-11346, Warranty
Returned Parts and Analysis Procedures.

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Annex A
(Normative)
Design Verification & Production Validation Summary

Table A-1 - Design Verification & Product Validation

Sample Size Acceptance Criteria
Section (Note 1) Comments &
Function Responsibility
# DV PV DV PV
01307 01307 Supplier

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Identification 6.3.3 1 1
Thread Start 6.2 15 15 No Failures No Failures Supplier
Locking element No Failures No Failures Supplier
6.2 15 15
Retention
Locking
Protrusion
Element

Prevailing Torque
6.2.2
6.3.1,
15

15
15

15
NO No Failures

No Failures
No Failures

No Failures
Supplier

Supplier
6.3.2
NOTE 1: If provided, the sample size shown is the FCA US recommended samples per QR-10008, which in conjunction with the
analysis method indicated best demonstrates the Acceptance Criteria has been met. The supplier is responsible for
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meeting the Acceptance Criteria specified and may use other valid sample sizes and analysis methods approved by FCA
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NOTE 2: Applicable tests, sample sizes and acceptance criteria shall be per requirements specified in each of these sections. If
not specified, Release Engineering & Supplier shall define those in the DVP&R.
NOTE 3: Engineer shall specify objective or subjective acceptance criteria (Example: P99C90, R95C90, No failure or functional
degradation, no physical degradation, etc.) in the DVP&R document (reference QR-10008).
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CONTINUING CONFORMANCE: The Continuing Conformance or CC table below shall include only
those tests which are required to ensure on going quality of supplied components. Purpose of CC tests is
to identify manufacturing spills before parts leaving the supplier manufacturing locations. Changes
resulting from the “Forever Requirements – design or process changes” should not be included.
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Table A-2 - Continuing Conformance

Section Sample
Function (1) Acceptance Criteria Frequency
# Size
Identification 6.3.3 1 01307 At each start up and every 2 hrs
Thread Start 6.2 15 No Failures At each start up and every 2 hrs
Locking Element
6.2 15 No Failures At each start up and every 2 hrs
Protrusion
6.3.1, 5 at each start-up
Prevailing Torque 15 No Failures
6.3.2 5 samples every 2 hours
NOTE 1: Above tests are in addition to all the in-process functional verifications identified in the Control Plans to prevent potential
Design & Process failures.

End of Annex A

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