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TM 1-4920-458-13&P
APPENDIX F
TORQUE LIMITS
Table F-1 gives the standard torque values for studs, nuts, bolts, and screws. Exceptions to the following values are
given in the maintenance task where appropriate.
TABLE F-1. Standard Torque Limits
THREAD DIAMETER
STANDARD TORQUE
SCREW
THREADS
SIZE NO.
PER INCH
1 LB FT.
Use these torques for bolts and nuts with standard threads.
8
17 Max
2
56
10
24
Use these torques for bolts and nuts on hydraulic valve bodies with standard threads.
6
32
10
32
2.0
NOTE
To determine breakaway torque, thread nut onto screw or bolt until at least two
threads stick out. Nut shall not make contact with a mating part. Stop the nut. Torque
necessary to begin turning nut again is the breakaway torque. Do no reuse self-
locking nuts that do not meet minimum breakaway torque.
F-1/(F-2 blank)
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