3
Torque Specifications
*w/Oil **w/Red Loctite #271 ***w/Green Loctite #270
****w/“Patch-Lock” *****w/Anti-Seize
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 Flange
Engine
8
10
Spark Arrester
Muffler
6
8
Heat Shield
Frame
48 in.-lb
6
Heat Shield
Manifold
10
14
O2 Sensor
Manifold
20
27
BRAKE COMPONENTS
Brake Disc
Hub
15
20
Brake Hose
Caliper
20
27
Brake Hose
Master Cylinder
20
27
Brake Hose
Frame
8
11
Master Cylinder
Frame
25
34
Caliper Knuckle
20
27
SUSPENSION COMPONENTS (Front)
A-Arm (Upper)
Frame
35
48
A-Arm (Lower)
Frame
40
54
Knuckle
Ball Joint
35
48
Knuckle
Tie Rod End
30
40
Shock Absorber
Frame
35
48
Shock Absorber
A-Arm
25
34
Sway Bar Mount
Frame
35
48
Sway Bar
Sway Bar Link
20
27
Sway Bar Link
A-Arm
20
27
SUSPENSION COMPONENTS (Rear)
Sway Bar Mount
Frame
35
48
Sway Bar
Sway Bar Link
20
27
A-Arm
Frame
35
48
Shock Absorber (Lower)
A-Arm
35
48
Shock Absorber (Upper)
Frame
35
48
Knuckle
A-Arm
35
48
Sway Bar Link
A-Arm
20
27
STEERING COMPONENTS
Steering Wheel
Steering Shaft
25
34
Rack and Pinion Assembly
Frame
25
34
Rack and Pinion Bracket
Frame
25
34
Tie Rod*
Rack and Pinion Assembly
37
50
Jam Nut
Tie Rod
25
34
Tilt Steering Link
Frame
10
14
Tilt Steering
Frame
20
27
Intermediate Shaft
Rack and Pinion
25
34
Intermediate Shaft
Shaft Adjuster
25
34
CHASSIS/ROPS ASSEMBLY
Door Latch Bracket
Frame
8
11
Door Hinge
Frame
20
27
Shift Lever
Shift Mount Bracket
20
27
Shift Cable
Shift Axle Arm
8
11
Front ROPS Tube
Frame
40
54
Front ROPS Tube
Rear ROPS Tube
40
54
Rear ROPS Tube
Frame
40
54
Cargo Box
Frame
5
7
Seat Belt Retractor
Frame
60
81
Seat Belt Shoulder
ROPS Hoop
35
48
Seat Belt Buckle
Frame
60
81
Seat Belt Anchor
Frame
60
81
Accelerator Pedal Bracket
Splash Panel
10
14
Accelerator Pedal
Accelerator Pedal Bracket
20
27
Throttle Cable
Throttle Body
8
11
Brake Pedal
Frame
20
27
Front Bumper
Frame
20
27
DRIVE TRAIN COMPONENTS
Part
Part Bolted To
Torque
ft-lb N-m
Engine/Transaxle Mounting
Bracket*****
Transaxle
75
102
Front Differential
Differential Bracket
38
52
Carrier Bearing
Bearing Bracket
35
48
Carrier Bearing Bracket
Frame
20
27
Carrier Bearing Set Screw** Front Shaft
6
8
Pinion Housing
Differential Housing
23
31
Differential Housing Cover*** Differential Housing
23
31
Hub
Axle/Knuckle
200
270
Detent Plug
Transaxle
20
27
Speed Sensor
Rear Transaxle
10
14
Oil Drain Plug
Front Differential
45 in.-lb
5
Oil Fill Plug
Front Differential
16
22
Drain Plug
Transaxle
18
24
Fill Plug
Transaxle
18
24
Wheel (steel)
Hub (20 ft-lb increments)
40
54
Wheel (aluminum)
Hub (20 ft-lb increments)
80
108
ENGINE
Front Rubber Mount
Engine Mounting Bracket
20
27
Front Rubber Mount
Frame
25
34
Transaxle Rubber Mount
Frame
20
27
Front Engine Mount
Engine
35
48
Rear Engine Mount
Frame
40
54
Adjuster Nut
Engine/Transaxle Mounting Bracket
15
20
Transaxle Mounting Bracket
Transaxle
37
50
Transaxle Mounting Bracket
Rubber Mount
25
34
Crankcase Half (6 mm)
Crankcase Half
7
9.5
Crankcase Half (8 mm)
Crankcase Half
21
28
Cylinder Head (Cap Screw)* Crankcase(step 1)
(step 2)
(final)
22
29
36
29
39
49
Cylinder Head Cover
Cylinder Head
7
9.5
Driven Clutch
Input Shaft
35
48
Drive Clutch
Crankshaft
60
81
Magneto Cover
Crankcase
7
9.5
Tappet Cover
Valve Cover
7
9.5
Oil Pump
Crankcase
8
10
Rotor/Flywheel Crankshaft
60
81
Cam Sprocket**
Camshaft
7
9.5
Inner Clutch Cover
Engine
8
11
Camshaft Holder*
Cylinder Head
7
9.5
Shifter Housing
Crankcase
8
11
Starter Motor
Crankcase
8
11
Outer Clutch Cover
Inner Cover
5
5.5
Intake Boot Clamp
Intake Boot
30 in.-lb
3.4
Starter One-Way Clutch**
Rotor/Flywheel
20
27
Fuel Rail
Engine
6
8
Air Filter Housing
Frame
5
7
Ground Wire
Engine
7
9.5
Stator Coil
Magneto Cover
11
15
Oil Drain Plug
Engine
20
27
Drain Plug
Clutch Cover
50 in.-lb
5.5
Cam Chain Tensioner
Cylinder Head
15
20
Connecting Rod
Connecting Rod(step 1)
(step 2)
(final)
22
36
45
29
49
60
Oil Crossover Tube
Crankcase
13.5
18
Cylinder Head (Side)
Crankcase
7
9.5
Oil Filter Union
Crankcase
20
27
Phase Plate
Sprocket
7
9.5
Timing Inspection Plug
Magneto Cover
10
17
Magneto Plug
Magneto Cover
8
11
Oil Hose Fitting
Crankcase
25
34
PTO-Side Cover
Crankcase
7
9.5
Tensioner Cap
Tensioner
15
20
Upper Chain Guide
Cylinder Head
7
9.5
Oil Cooler Hose
Oil Cooler/Engine
35 in.-lb
4
Coolant Hose
Coolant Pipe
40 in.-lb
4.5
Coolant Hose
Water Pump/Cylinder
35 in.-lb
4
Bypass Hose
Thermostat Coolant Pipe
15 in.-lb
1.7