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Torque and Wrenches

This document discusses proper bolt and nut tightening procedures, called torquing. It provides the following key points: 1. Auto manufacturers specify tightening torque values for precision assemblies like engines, transmissions, and differentials. These factory specifications should be followed. 2. A bolt tightening sequence, like a crisscross pattern, is used to ensure even clamping force across mating surfaces. Service manuals provide diagrams of common sequences. 3. Proper torque wrench technique is important, such as keeping a steady pull and avoiding swivel joints, to accurately tighten fasteners to the specified torque.

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Torque and Wrenches

This document discusses proper bolt and nut tightening procedures, called torquing. It provides the following key points: 1. Auto manufacturers specify tightening torque values for precision assemblies like engines, transmissions, and differentials. These factory specifications should be followed. 2. A bolt tightening sequence, like a crisscross pattern, is used to ensure even clamping force across mating surfaces. Service manuals provide diagrams of common sequences. 3. Proper torque wrench technique is important, such as keeping a steady pull and avoiding swivel joints, to accurately tighten fasteners to the specified torque.

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It is very important that bolts and nuts

are tightened properly–this is called


torquing
Torque Specifications
• Tightening values given by the auto
manufacturer
• Normally given for all precision
assemblies, such as engines,
transmissions, and differentials
• Factory specifications should be used
– general bolt torque chart may be used if
factory specs are not available
Bolt Torque
Chart
Bolt Tightening Sequence

• Used to make sure that parts are


fastened evenly
• Creates an even, gradual clamping
force along the entire mating surface of
the parts
• Crisscross pattern is often
recommended
Bolt Tightening Sequence

Service manual pattern for a cylinder head


Bolt Tightening Sequence

Service manual pattern for wheel lug nuts


Torque Wrench Rules
• Keep a steady pull on the wrench
• Clean fastener threads
• Avoid using swivel joints
• When reading a torque wrench, look
straight down at the scale
• Use manufacturer’s specifications
when available
Torque Wrench Rules
• When manufacturer’s specs are not
available, use general specs in a
crisscross pattern
• To avoid a false reading, pull only on
the handle
• Tighten bolts and nuts in four steps
• Retorque when required
– some assemblies must be retightened
after operation and heating
Torque Wrenches
Torque Wrenches

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