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Engine, Transmission and Chassis
Assembly Torque Values

Technical information on fastener torque values used in the maintenance, repair or assembly of Harley-Davidson motorcycles.
 

Engine

Crank Pin nut
Pinion Gear nut
Oil Pump cover bolts
Oil Pump manifold screws
Tappet Guide bolts
Rocker Cover
5/16 inch bolts
1/4 inch bolts
Upper Engine mounting bracket:
To cylinder heads
To frame
Gearcase Cover screws
Cam / Nosecone Cover screws
Timer screws (inner cover and sensor plate)
Tappet Screen Plug
Spark Plug
Transmission Side Cover bolts
Crankcase bolts
Step 1
Step 2
Intake Manifold Flange capscrew
Primary Cover screws
Compensating Sprocket nut
Transmission Sprocket nut
Transmission Sprocket locking screw
Clutch hub nut

Torque Value

180-210 foot pounds
35-45 foot pounds
90-120 inch pounds
70-80 inch pounds

9-12 foot pounds

15-18 foot pounds
10-13 foot pounds

28-35 foot pounds
28-32 foot pounds
90-120 inch pounds
90-120 inch pounds
15-30 inch pounds
90-120 inch pounds
18-22 foot pounds
10-12 foot pounds
Tighten in star pattern from bottom
10 foot pounds
15-17 foot pounds
15-17 foot pounds
9-10 foot pound
150-165 foot pounds
110-120 foot pounds
7-9 foot pounds
70-80 foot pounds

Chassis & Suspension

Front Axle nut
Rear Axle nut
Front Brake Disc screws
Rear Brake Disc screws
Allen Screws
T-45 Torx
Rear Wheel Sprocket bolts
Laced Wheel
Cast Wheel
Front Brake Caliper mounting screws
Rear Brake Caliper mounting screws
Blake Bleeder Nipples
Brake Line Banjo Fittings
Front Fender mounting bracket bolts
Pivot Shaft
Rear Master Cylinder mounting nut
Triple Tree Pinch Bolts
Fork Stem nut
Rear Shock Absorber
Upper Stud acorn nut
Bottom bolt

Torque Value

50 foot pounds
60-65 foot pounds
16-18 foot pounds

23-27 foot pounds
30-45 foot pounds

45-55 foot pounds
55-65 foot pounds
25-30 foot pounds
15-20 foot pounds
32-40 inch pounds
17-22 foot pounds
12-18 foot pounds
70 foot pounds
30-40 foot pounds
27-32 foot pounds
35-40 foot pounds

25-40 foot pounds
25-40 foot pounds

If you are unsure of the proper torque value to use, here is a general chart of fastener torque values. This table is based upon Grade 5 fasteners, generally used Harley-Davidson motorcycles.

Fastener Size - Torque ft. lbs.
#8 -
14 in. lbs.
#10 -
22 in. lbs.
1/4 " - 10 ft. lbs.
5/16" - 19 ft. lbs.
3/8" - 33 ft. lbs.
7/16" - 54 ft. lbs.
1/2" - 58 ft. lbs.
9/16" - 114
5/8" - 154