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MechFiber400 Operator’s Manual
Revision G02 28
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Sept 2020
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8.7 Nuts and bolts
1.
After the first day, and regularly thereafter, inspect wheel nuts.
2.
After the first week, and each week thereafter, check all nuts and bolts, including bearing
nuts, for tightness.
Table 6.1: General torque for wheel studs
Table 6.2: Recommended torque for U-bolts for tandem axles
Figure 16: Tandem axle U-bolt locations
Stud / Bolt type
FT/LB
Nm
M22
335
450
M20
260
350
M18
200
270
U-Bolt Diameter (mm)
Tightening Torque (Nm)
18
230
22
450
24
500
27
600
U-bolts
