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Torque Specifications
NOTE: Torque specifications have the following tolerances:
* w/Red Loctite #271
** w/Green Loctite #609
*** w/“Patch-Lock”
Torque (ft-lb)
Tolerance
0-15
±20%
16-39
±15%
40+
±10%
EXHAUST COMPONENTS
Part
Part Bolted To
Torque
ft-lb N-m
Exhaust Pipe
Cylinder Head
20
27
O2 Sensor
Exhaust Pipe
19
26
Spark Arrester
Muffler
48
in.-lb
5
BRAKE COMPONENTS
Brake Disc*
Hub
15
20
Brake Hose
Caliper
20
27
Brake Hose
Master Cylinder
20
27
Master Cylinder
Frame
25
34
Caliper Holder***
Knuckle
20
27
Brake Caliper***
Gear Case Housing
20
27
Brake Caliper
Rear Drive Housing
20
27
Parking Brake Actuator Lever
Caliper
20
27
Parking Brake Caliper Assembly Rear Drive Housing
20
27
SUSPENSION COMPONENTS (Front)
Upper A-Arm (XTZ)
Frame
40
54
Upper A-Arm (XT/XTX)
Frame
35
48
Knuckle
Ball Joint
35
48
Shock Absorber
Frame/Upper A-Arm
35
48
Lower A-Arm
Frame
35
48
SUSPENSION COMPONENTS (Rear)
Sway Bar Bracket (XTZ)
Frame
35
48
Sway Bar Bracket (XT/XTX)
Frame
33
45
A-Arm Frame
35
48
Shock Absorber (Lower)
(XT/XTX)
Lower A-Arm
20
27
Shock Absorber (Lower) (XTZ)
Lower A-Arm
35
48
Shock Absorber (Upper)
Frame
35
48
Knuckle
A-Arm
35
48
STEERING COMPONENTS
Steering Wheel*
Upper Steering Shaft
25
34
Steering Wheel Shaft**
Intermediate Shaft
36
49
Rack and Pinion Assembly (XT)
Frame
50
68
Rack and Pinion Assembly
(XTX/XTZ)
Frame
35
48
Tie Rod* (XT)
Rack
52
70
Tie Rod* (XTX/XTZ)
Rack
37
50
Tie Rod End**
Knuckle
30
41
Jam Nut
Tie Rod End
10
14
EPS Assembly (XTX/XTZ)
Frame
35
48
EPS Assembly (XTX/XTZ)
Rack Coupler
11
15
EPS Cradle Bracket
Knuckle
20
27
Intermediate Shaft Coupler
Intermediate Shaft
31
42
Intermediate Shaft** (XT)
Steering Pinion Shaft
36
49
Intermediate Shaft (XTX/XTZ)
EPS Input Shaft
11
15
Steering Shaft Housing (6 mm)
(XTX/XTZ)
Frame
8
11
Steering Shaft Housing (8 mm)
(XTX/XTZ)
Frame
20
27
CHASSIS/ROPS ASSEMBLY
Part
Part Bolted To
Torque
ft-lb N-m
Front Bumper
Frame
35
48
Front/Rear ROPS Tube*
Arm Rest/Steering Sup-
port
25
34
Rear ROPS Tube
ROPS Support
35
48
Top ROPS Support
Front/Rear ROPS Tubes
35
48
Rear ROPS Tube
Lower ROPS Support
35
48
Cargo Box Hinge
Cargo Box Frame
20
27
Cargo Box
Cargo Box Frame
20
27
Latch Pivot Bushing
Cargo Box Frame
15
20
Latch Striker
Cargo Box Liner
60
in.-lb
7
DRIVE TRAIN COMPONENTS
Rear Gear Case
Frame
38
48
Drive Coupler (Front)
Drive Flange
40
54
Driveline
Rear Drive Input Flange
20
27
Front Differential
Frame/Differential Bracket
38
52
Rear Output Flange
Rear U-Joint Flange
40
54
Input Shaft Assembly
Gear Case Housing
23
31
Pinion Housing
Differential Housing
23
31
Thrust Button
Gear Case Cover
8
11
Differential Housing Cover**
Differential Housing
23
31
Drive Bevel Gear Nut**
Shaft
87
118
Lock Collar
Differential Housing
125
170
Hub
Axle (min)
200
272
Oil Drain Plug
Front Differential - Rear
Drive
45
in.-lb
5
Oil Fill Plug
Front Differential - Rear
Drive
16
22
Wheel (Aluminum)
Hub
80
108
Wheel (Steel)
Hub
45
61
Front Input Drive Flange
Front U-Joint
20
27
ENGINE/TRANSMISSION
Clutch Shoe*
Crankshaft
221
300
Clutch Cover/Housing Assem-
bly
Crankcase
9.5
13
Cylinder Head Nut (6 mm)
Cylinder
8.5
11.5
Cylinder Head Nut (8 mm)
Cylinder
21
28.5
Valve Cover
Cylinder Head
8.5
11.5
Driven Pulley Bolt (XT)
Driveshaft
60
81
Driven Pulley Nut* (XTX/XTZ)
Driveshaft
162
220
Movable Drive Face Nut*
Driveshaft
165
224
Ground Wire
Engine
8
11
Coil
Frame
8
11
Magneto Cover
Crankcase
9.5
13
Tappet Cover
Valve Cover
8.5
11.5
Crankshaft Spacer
Crankshaft
28
38
Oil Pump Cover*
Crankcase
8.5
11.5
Outer Magneto Cover
Magneto Cover
10
14
Cam Sprocket
Camshaft
10
14
Speed Sensor Housing
Crankcase
8.5
11.5
V-Belt Cover
Crankcase
10
14
Oil Drain Plug
Engine
16
27
Shift Lever
Shift Axle Bracket
20
27
Intake Boot Clamp
Intake Boot
30
in.-lb
3.4
Oil Pump Drive Gear*
Crank Balancer Shaft
63
85
Starter Motor
Crankcase
10
14
Output Yoke Nut*
Output Shaft
200
270
Starter One-Way Clutch*
Flywheel
26
35
Front Engine Mounting Bracket Frame
45
61
Rear Engine Mounting Bracket Frame
45
61
Engine Mounting Through-Bolt Frame
40
54