Torque Specs Type 4

 

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Torque Specifications

On Type 4

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Below are the torque specs for 1968 - 1973 Type 411 and 412.  If you know of any prior to 1965, please let me know. We have available for download the complete specification on our DOWNLOADS page

These charts are in Foot-pounds (LB FT), Newton Meter (Nm) and Meter Kilograms (mkg)

1968 - 1973

Engine

Torque Wrench settings LB FT Nm mkg
Fan Screws (M8) 14 19.0 2.0
Fan Hub Screws 23 31.2 3.2
Oil pump nuts 14 19.0 2.0
Oil drain plug 16   2.2
Oil strainer cover nuts 9 12.2 1.3
Rocker shaft standard nuts 10 13.6 1.4
Cylinder head nuts 23 31.2 3.2
Engine carrier to crankcase nuts 22 29.8 3.0
Flywheel Gland nut 80 108.5 11.0
Crankcase screws M8 14 19.0 2.0
Crankcase nuts 22 29.8 3.0
Connecting rod screws 24 32.5 3.3
Spark Plugs 25 33.8 3.5
       
Engine mounting to Body screws 18 24.4 2.5
Torque converter drive plate screws 61 82.7 8.5
Torque converter screws 14 19.0 2.0

 

Fuel injection

Torque Wrench settings LB FT Nm mkg
Injector/Manifold bolts to cylinder head 4 5.4 0.6

Clutch

Torque Wrench settings LB FT Nm mkg
Clutch/flywheel screws (M8) to September 1969 18 24.4 2.5
Clutch/flywheel screws (M7) October 1969 onwards 14 19.0 2.0
Master cylinder securing screws 29 - 33 39.3 - 44.7 4 - 4.5
Master cylinder supporting bracket screws 14 19.0 2.0
Slave cylinder securing brackets (later models) 14 19.0 2.0

Manual Transmission

Torque Wrench settings LB FT Nm mkg
Gearbox casing to final drive casing cap nuts 14 19.0 2.0
Shift lever casing to gearbox casing nuts 14 19.0 2.0
Drive shaft to drive gear nut 14 19.0 2.0
Selector fork to rail clamp screw 14 19.0 2.0
Selector shaft bearing pin 10 13.6 1.5
Bearing carrier cover nuts 32 43.4 4.5
Oil filter and drain plugs 14 19.0 2.0

Automatic Transmission

Torque Wrench settings LB FT Nm mkg
Torque converter to drive plate bolts 14 19.0 2.0

Rear Suspension

Torque Wrench settings LB FT Nm mkg
Shock absorber to body 14 19.0 2.0
Shock absorber to wishbone 42 56.9 6.0
Wishbone to bracket 60 81.3 8.5
Wheel Bearing cover 43 58.3 6.0
Stabilizer to rear axle carrier 18 24.4 2.5
stabilizer to wishbone 10 13.6 1.5

Brakes

Torque Wrench settings LB FT Nm mkg
Master Cylinder mounting bolts 33 44.7 4.5
Master cylinder to servo 9.4 12.7 1.3
Caliper to steering knuckle (M12) 60 81.3 8.0
hose and pipe unions 11 - 15 14.9 - 1.5 - 2.0
Bleed Valves 3.6 4.9 0.5
Rear wheel cylinder to backplate 14 - 22 19.0 - 29.8 2.0 - 3.0
Pressure regulator securing nuts 14 19.0 2.0
Pressure regulator body plug 80 108.5 11
Regulator adjusting screw nut 18 - 25 24.4 - 33.8 2.5 - 3.5

Front Suspension

Torque Wrench settings LB FT Nm mkg
Steering damper to axle carrier 32 43.4 4.5
Track control arm to axle carrier 65 88.1 9.0
Suspension strut mounting to strut 61 82.7 8.5
Steering knuckle and ball joint to strut 32 43.4 4.5
Track control arm to strut 29 39.3 4.0
Stabilizer to track control arm 25 33.8 3.3
Tie rod clip 14 19.0 2.0
Tie rod ball joint pins 22 29.8 3.0
Strut to body 14 19.0 2.0
Pitman (drop) arm to steering gear 80 108.5 11
Idler arm to bracket 22 29.8 3.0
Steering gear to body 36 48.8 5.0
Center tie rod to drop arm and idler arm 22 29.8 3.0
Front axle carrier to body 47 63.7 6.5
Steering column coupling flange 14 19.0 2.0
Steering wheel to column 40 54.2 5.5
Worm spindle adjusting screws locknut 43 58.3 6.0
Front brake calipers to steering knuckle 60 81.3 8.0

 

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