TORQUE WRENCH SETTINGS

Typical torque wrench settings for Moto Guzzi big twins, from the V1000G5 shop manual.

Description ------------------------------------------- Setting

Bolts and studs, cylinder head-cylinder to crankcase

4-4.2 kgm (29-30 ft/lbs)

Spark plugs

2-3 kgm (14-21 ft/lbs)

Cap screw, oil mist recovery pipe (dia. 12 x 1,5 mm)

4 kgm (29 ft/lbs)

Self locking nut, con-rod caps securing bolts

4.6-4.8 kgm (33-34 ft/lbs)

Bolt, rocker pin securing

0.6-0.8 kgm (4.2-5.7 ft/lbs)

Bolt, flywheel to crankshaft

4.2 kgm (30 ft/lbs)

Nut, gear to camshaft

15 kgm (108 ft/lbs)

Screws, intake pipe

2 kgm (14 ft/lbs)

Cap screw, oil pipe to cyl head

1.5-1.8 kgm (10.5-12 ft/lbs)

Nut, front and rear engine securing studs to frame

8 kgm (57 ft/lbs)

Nut, layshaft securing

16-18 kgm (115-130 ft/lbs)

Oil filler plug, on gearbox and rear drive box

3 kgm (21 ft/lbs)

Oil level and drain plugs, gearbox and rear drive box

2.5 kgm (18 ft/lbs)

Safety nut, layshaft

7-8 kgm (50-57 ft/lbs)

Nut, bearing to bevel pinion

18-20 kgm (130-145 ft/lbs)

Screw, crown wheel to hollow spindle

4-4.2 kgm (29-30 ft-lbs)

Bolts, cradle to frame securing

8 kgm (57 ft/lbs)

Nut, cradle to frame securing screws

8 kgm (57 ft/lbs)

Cap nuts, swing arm spindle

8 kgm (57 ft/lbs)

Nuts, drive box to swing arm

3.5 kgm (25 ft/lbs)

Top plugs, front fork

12-15 kgm (87-108 ft/lbs)

Nut, front and rear wheel spindle

14-15 kgm (100-108 ft/lbs)

Bush, steering lock

17-18 kgm (122-130 ft/lbs)

Brake caliper bolts, 8x1.25mm

2.3-2.5 kgm (16.6-18.1 ft/lbs)

Brake caliper fixing bolts, 10x1.5mm

3.5-3.8 kgm (25.3-27 ft/lbs)

Standard settings

Screws and nuts, dia. 6 mm (.23")

0.8-1.2 kgm (4.5-8 ft/lbs)

Screws and nuts, dia. 8 mm (.31")

2.5-3 kgm (18-21 ft/lbs)

Screws and nuts, dia. 10 mm (.39")

4.5-5 kgm (33-37 ft/lbs)