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12.4 Tightening
torques
12.4.1 General information
Once loosened, secure self-locking nuts against self-loosening by
exchanging the nuts with new self-locking nuts.
using safety washers.
using thread-locking compounds, such as Loctite.
The following tightening torques refer to screw threaded fittings
not specifically mentioned in these operating instructions. Special
tightening torques are indicated in the text.
12.4.2 Bolts and nuts made of steel
Diameter
Strength category
8.8
[Nm*]
10.9
[Nm*]
12.9
[Nm*]
M 6
9,7
13,6
16,3
M 8
23,4
32,9
39,6
M 10
46,2
64,8
77,8
M 12
80,0
113
135
M 14
127
178
213
M 16
197
276
333
M 20
382
538
648
M 24
659
926
1112
M 30
1314
1850
2217
*
μ
g
= 0,12