Torque settings - various

[Tinerfeño]

When angle torque values are found a note "Renew bolt" should be added because these are tightened over the yield strength. Re-use will break or at least stretch the bolt and correct force on the joint will not be achieved.

I have decades used following general torque values for 8.8 bolts and 8 nuts if nothing else is available. Take care when use these.

• M5 - 6 Nm (5-7 Nm)
• M6 - 9 Nm (7-10 Nm)
• M8 - 25 Nm (22-28 Nm)
• M10 - 45 Nm (40-50 Nm)
• M12 - 90 Nm (80-100 Nm)
• M14 - 105 Nm (90-120 Nm)
• M16 - 180 Nm (160-200 Nm)
• UNC 1/4" - 9 Nm (6,8-9,5 Nm)
• UNF 1/4" - 9 Nm (8,1-12 Nm)
• UNC/UNF 5/16" - 24 Nm (20-27 Nm)
• UNC/UNF 3/8" - 39 Nm (35-43 Nm)
• UNC/UNF 7/16" - 78 Nm (68-88 Nm)
• UNC/UNF 1/2" - 90 Nm (81-102 Nm)
• UNC/UNF 5/8" - 136 Nm (122-149 Nm)

 

[shiv.nandak]

Anyone happen to know the size of the bits required for the diff fill/drain bolts?

 

[shiv.nandak]

Anyone happen to know the size of the bits required for the diff fill/drain bolts?

12mm hex

 

[TheDocAUS]

 

[TheDocAUS]

A version of this Summary table is in the Rok Dr Guide.

 

[shiv.nandak]

Does anyone know the torque spec for the front seat bolts?

 

[BigJMaas]

Torque for the front drive shaft bolts? Look through this thread and didn't see thim.

 

[GBLX]

Does anyone know the Torque settings for the three threaded studs that bolt to the spare wheel mount on the rear door?

The mount itself to the rear door is 79Nm, the Spare tyre nuts are 70Nm and Locking Box to Mounting ring is 24Nm.

Thanks!

 

[TheDocAUS]

Big update to the Main Torque Table, from here. now sorted in alphabetical order based on first column.

TORX & TORQUE TABLE​

Location	Head Type	Torque Setting	Comment
Airbox screws	PZ3 (Pozidriv 3)	??	Thanks to @Tinki and @Michael H
Anchor points in cargo area	Torx T45	??	Not sure where these came from as they were surplus, from the rear drawer install.
Battery compartment cover bolt (5 seater only)	Torx T50	??	Thanks to @bakepl here.
Bolts along each side of the bonnet/hood adjacent to seals	Torx T30	??
Bolts attaching the cargo barrier to the battery box (2 seater)	Torx T50	??	2-seater model only. The bolts that attach the 2-seater cargo barrier to the battery box.
Bolts on the bonnet/hood U bolts	Torx T30	??
Bolts used in forward roof mounts, under the shrouds	Female hex, use 4mm Allen Key*	??	Look here.
Bolts used on prop shaft/tail shaft	Torx T45	??	Thanks to @Tassieman here.
Bolts used on the front raised tie down points near the cargo barrier	Torx T40	??	2-seater model only. The tie down points on top of the battery box close to the cargo barrier. All 4 of my bolts needed to be tightened (2 each side).
Bolts used to secure L track in cargo area	Torx T50	??	Six bolts are used to secure L Track rails on the cargo area floor.
Bracket bolt on grab handle	Torx Plus T25P
Busbar studs	M6 M8 M10	9.8Nm 4Nm 16Nm	M6 range – 8.4 Nm to 11.2 Nm M8 range – 12 Nm to 16 Nm M10 range – 14 Nm to 18 Nm Both the 5 stud and 7 stud versions have a mixture of stud sizes, depending on the circuit rating. The higher the circuit rating the bigger the stud. You must work out the stud size and torque accordingly. The busbars can vary between models, so you need to look at each stud size before you torque them down. More information here.
CTECK 120S & 250SE – terminal screws	Female hex, use 5mm Allen Key	8 Nm/71 Ib	More information here.
CTECK 120S & 250SE, base mounting bolts	M4 or ST4.2 screws/bolts	2 Nm/18 lb	More information here.
Diff cover bolts (front)	M12 x 1.5 x 30 (2 bolts) M10 x 25 (2 bolts)	77Nm 44Nm	More information here and here (Installation Guide).
Diff cover bolts (rear)	M10 x 25 (4 bolts)	44Nm	More information here and here (Installation Guide).
Door hinge bolt (exterior)	Torx T50
Front and rear diff plugs	??	31Nm
Headlight surround	Torx T27	??
INEOS Picnic Table bolts	Torx T25	??	Torx T27 are used on the plastic trim behind the picnic table.
Larger anchor bolts used in rear roof slot	Torx T40	??	Bolts were removed as part of the rear roof shelf install. Look here.
License plate light shroud screws	Torx 20	??	These lights illuminate the rear number plate. Thanks @parb
Lower door sill bolts	Torx ?? or Male Hex M10#		The bolt type (Hex head verse Torx) can vary between cars.
Oil filter cap	32mm male hex#	25Nm	More information in this thread.
Oil sump plug	M12 Hex x 1.5	25Nm	More information in this thread.
Plastic trim bolts on both rear doors	Torx T27	??	All my bolts needed some tightening, but I did not overtighten them. However, on the INEOS Picnic Table they used Torx T25 bolt heads, not T27 – go figure!
Roof Rack/Bars	Mostly female hex*	Various	The INEOS Fitting Guides for Accessories often have the various bolt types and torque settings. The head type is commonly a female hex,* on a M6 or M8 bolt.
Screws securing rear door ladder	Torx T40	15Nm	Suggested torque setting from LeTech on their rear ladder replacement.
Smaller anchor bolts used in rear roof No 2	Torx T25	??	Bolts removed as part of the rear roof shelf install. Look here.
Steering and Suspesnion - Front	Various	Various	See Rok Dr Guide Paragraph 9.6 here.
Suspension rear	Various	Various	See Rok Dr Guide Paragraph 9.6 here.
Transfer case plug	Hex socket 12mm	15Nm	Rok Dr Guide says 8mm socket. Clarify.
Under door trim	Torx T30 and M10 hex socket	??
Utility Belt bolts	Torx T30		But it seems a T27 may work in an emergency. It did for me.

*Commonly loosen/tighten with an Allen key or hex bit. #Commonly loosen/tighten with a socket, spanner or wrench.

Methodology: I take a selection of Torx and Torx Plus bits and work out which fits the best. When there is uncertainty, I look closely at the shape of the screw/bolt head.

General torque values (not INEOS specific) here.