Torque Settings
Torque Settings
Here's some nut torque figures for info - notice its in NM
Torque settings in Nm.
General
Wheel nuts 96
Driveshaft nuts 245
Suspension rod ends 5/8" 120
Steering arm rod end 45 (this ones new to this list)
Inboard suspension ½" 60
Engine sump plug 39
Gearbox oil filler plug 44
Gearbox oil drain 39
Engine oil filter 22 or 7/8 of a turn after seal seats down
Brakes
Standard calliper bracket bolts front 108
Standard calliper bracket bolts rear 59
Standard calliper bolts front 32
Standard calliper bolts rear 32
Alcon calliper brackets front and rear 108
Alcon calliper bolts front and rear 58 (was previously noted as 64)
Engine Mounts
Rear engine mount to engine x 2 64
Rear engine mount to chassis x 1 70
O/S engine mount to engine x 3 42 (top 2 x 17mm) 30 (bottom 14mm) (were previously noted as 59)
O/S engine mount to chassis x 4 27
Front V engine mount to engine x 2 64
Front V engine mount to chassis x 1 70
Torque settings in Nm.
General
Wheel nuts 96
Driveshaft nuts 245
Suspension rod ends 5/8" 120
Steering arm rod end 45 (this ones new to this list)
Inboard suspension ½" 60
Engine sump plug 39
Gearbox oil filler plug 44
Gearbox oil drain 39
Engine oil filter 22 or 7/8 of a turn after seal seats down
Brakes
Standard calliper bracket bolts front 108
Standard calliper bracket bolts rear 59
Standard calliper bolts front 32
Standard calliper bolts rear 32
Alcon calliper brackets front and rear 108
Alcon calliper bolts front and rear 58 (was previously noted as 64)
Engine Mounts
Rear engine mount to engine x 2 64
Rear engine mount to chassis x 1 70
O/S engine mount to engine x 3 42 (top 2 x 17mm) 30 (bottom 14mm) (were previously noted as 59)
O/S engine mount to chassis x 4 27
Front V engine mount to engine x 2 64
Front V engine mount to chassis x 1 70
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Re: Torque Settings
I moved this from the other thread as it's of more general interest...
Also the Rod Ends setting is different - was 120 before
I assume this is direct from the Factory as at 14th March 07 ?
Also the Rod Ends setting is different - was 120 before
I assume this is direct from the Factory as at 14th March 07 ?
Last edited by Bruce Fielding on Wed Mar 14, 2007 3:41 pm, edited 1 time in total.
Ariel Atom Owners Club founder, based in Central London
Re: Torque Settings
No bruce - just found this from an earlier search - Ross posted it
On another note that reminds me - will you be bringing any of the owners manuals along this wend - love to get one?
On another note that reminds me - will you be bringing any of the owners manuals along this wend - love to get one?
Re: Torque Settings
I used a torque wrench to do the wheel nuts up on my wheels last weekend.
I must admit 96Nm doesn't seem anywhere near as tight as I would have usually done them up! But maybe I've always over tightened them!
I must admit 96Nm doesn't seem anywhere near as tight as I would have usually done them up! But maybe I've always over tightened them!
Re: Torque Settings
[quote="AtomFun"]
I used a torque wrench to do the wheel nuts up on my wheels last weekend.
I must admit 96Nm doesn't seem anywhere near as tight as I would have usually done them up! But maybe I've always over tightened them!
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hread
Funny john - just torqued mine properly - took the wheels of checked everything around the suspension, all nuts , copper grease etc
When tightening them - you're right 96NM didn't feel enough , and the threads aren't very long
I did however try and undo them with a standard wrench after and they are very tight - so i'm sure ok BUT i will be checking them a lot more often now
I used a torque wrench to do the wheel nuts up on my wheels last weekend.
I must admit 96Nm doesn't seem anywhere near as tight as I would have usually done them up! But maybe I've always over tightened them!
[/quote]
hread
Funny john - just torqued mine properly - took the wheels of checked everything around the suspension, all nuts , copper grease etc
When tightening them - you're right 96NM didn't feel enough , and the threads aren't very long
I did however try and undo them with a standard wrench after and they are very tight - so i'm sure ok BUT i will be checking them a lot more often now
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Re: Torque Settings
[quote="jon b"]
No bruce - just found this from an earlier search - Ross posted it
On another note that reminds me - will you be bringing any of the owners manuals along this wend - love to get one?
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Back to the other thread...
No bruce - just found this from an earlier search - Ross posted it
On another note that reminds me - will you be bringing any of the owners manuals along this wend - love to get one?
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Back to the other thread...
Ariel Atom Owners Club founder, based in Central London
Re: Torque Settings
Do people not find it odd that Ariel use both imperial and metric bolts on the cars... WHY
Re: Torque Settings
Nope, after all the fuel tank can take gallons or litres of petrol! Clearly a car designed for all markets
Re: Torque Settings
[quote="dazzas-atom300"]
Do people not find it odd that Ariel use both imperial and metric bolts on the cars... WHY
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Because its British!!
My Ginetta's the same - I wrongly assumed that because it was built within the last 3 years, it might use all metric fasteners. I was wrong!! Its a combination of UNF, UNC, Metric and Metric Fine.
I know the Atom uses some UNF and some Metric stuff - but I wouldn't be surprised if there's Metric Fine, UNC, and probably a bit of Whitworth in there too!
Do people not find it odd that Ariel use both imperial and metric bolts on the cars... WHY
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Because its British!!
My Ginetta's the same - I wrongly assumed that because it was built within the last 3 years, it might use all metric fasteners. I was wrong!! Its a combination of UNF, UNC, Metric and Metric Fine.
I know the Atom uses some UNF and some Metric stuff - but I wouldn't be surprised if there's Metric Fine, UNC, and probably a bit of Whitworth in there too!
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Re: Torque Settings
[quote="Bruce Fielding"]
What about Whitworth?
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What about him?
What about Whitworth?
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What about him?
Re: Torque Settings
Probably Joseph Whitworth of BSW fame but why the query I don't know unless he's implying there aren't any on the Atom.
And if anyone's going to show their age it should be me.
And if anyone's going to show their age it should be me.
Atom 245, (Atom 160 - SOLD), Yamaha XVZ1300 Royal Star, Ford Sierra 4X4 Ghia Estate, Skoda Octavia vRS Estate, VW Golf 2.0 TSI GTI (Nadine's)
Re: Torque Settings
Its not the bolt types you should be worrying about...
Its the loose screws.
Its the loose screws.
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