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BOLT TORQUE
Important:
Over-tightening hardware can cause just as much damage as
under-tightening. Tightening hardware beyond the recommended range
can reduce its shock load capacity.
All hardware on the 5000 Devastator is either Grade 5 or Grade 8, unless
otherwise noted. Grade 5 cap screws are marked with three radial lines on
the head. Grade 8 cap screws are marked with six radial lines on the head.
If hardware must be replaced, be sure to replace it with hardware of equal
size, strength and thread type. Refer to the torque values chart when
tightening hardware.
The chart below is a guide for proper torque. Use it unless a specified
torque is called out elsewhere in the manual.
Torque is the force applied to the end of the handle or cheater bar, times
the length of the handle or bar.
Use a torque wrench wherever possible
The following table shows torque in ft.-lbs. for coarse thread hardware.
