TM-9-2320-283-34-2

TRUCK TRACTOR, LINE HAUL, 50,000 GVWR, 6X4, MQ15A1

TECHNICAL MANUAL; DIRECT SUPPORT AND GENERAL SUPPORT MAINTENANCE

DECEMBER 1983

TM-9-2320-283-34-2 - Page 552 of 570

TM 9-2320-283-34-2

TORQUE LIMITS (Continued).

1. Always use the torque values listed on the preceding page when specific

specifications are not available.

NOTE

Do not use these values in place of

those specified in

this

manual;

special attention

should be observed

in case of SAE Grade 6, 7, and 8

capscrew.

2. Torque limits are based on use of clean and dry threads.

3. Reduce torque by 10% when oil is used as a lubricant.

4. Reduce torque by 20% if new plated capscrews are used.

CAUTION

Capscrews threaded

into aluminum may

require reductions in torque of 30% or

more, unless inserts are used.

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