Torque values for pre-98 Katanas

[Myrddraal]

I wrote this for another board, but it looks like it could be used here too. These came from the 1991-1996 Clymer's manual, should be the same for '97s as well. Enjoy!

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Part-----------------------------------N.m-----------Ft.-lb.

Brake disc bolts-----------------------15-25---------11-18
Brake disc mounting bolts--------------15-25---------11-18

Camshaft bearing cap bolts-------------8-12-----------6-9
Camshaft sprocket bolts----------------24-26----------17-19
Camshaft chain idler bolts-------------8-12-----------6-9
Camshaft chain tensioner spring bolt---30-40----------21-29
Camshaft chain tensioner mounting bolt-6-8------------4.5-6

Clutch nut-----------------------------50-70----------36-51
Clutch spring bolts--------------------11-13----------8-10
Connecting rod cap nuts----------------33-37----------23.5-27

Crankcase bolts:
-Initial torque:
--6 mm---------------------------------6--------------4.5
--8 mm---------------------------------13-------------10
-Final torque:
--6 mm---------------------------------9-13-----------6.5-9.5
--8 mm---------------------------------20-24----------14-17.5

Cylinder base nut----------------------7-11-----------5-8
Cylinder block nut---------------------7-11-----------5-8
Cylinder head bolts--------------------8-12-----------6-9
Cylinder head cover bolts -------------13-15----------9-11
Cylinder head nuts---------------------35-40----------25-29

Drive sprocket nut---------------------100-130--------73-94
Drive sprocket bolt--------------------8-12-----------6-9
Driven sprocket nuts-------------------48-72----------35-52

Engine mounting bolts and nuts:
-Upper and lower through bolts---------70-88----------51-64
--Bolts (55 mm)------------------------50-60----------36-44
-Sub-frame bolts:
--Front and upper front----------------50-60----------36-44
--Rear bolts---------------------------25-38----------18-28

Fork bridge clamp bolts:
-Upper---------------------------------15-25----------11-18
-Lower---------------------------------25-40----------18-29
Fork drain bolts (1989+)---------------6-9------------4.5-6.5
Front axle nut-------------------------36-52----------26-38
Front axle pinch bolt/nut--------------15-25----------11-18
Front caliper:
-Mounting bolts------------------------15-25----------11-18
-Union bolt----------------------------15-25----------11-18
-Bleed valve---------------------------6-9------------4-7
-Housing bolts-------------------------30-36----------21-26
-Brake hose nut adaptor----------------15-20----------11-14
Front fork Allen bolt------------------15-25----------11-18
Front master cylinder clamp bolt-------5-8------------3.5-6
Front master cylinder union bolt-------20-25----------14-18

Handlebar holder:
-Allen bolt nut------------------------20-30----------14.5-21.5
-Allen bolt----------------------------50-60----------36-43.5
Handlebar mounting bolt----------------15-25----------11-18
Handlebar-to-fork tube clamp bolt------15-25----------11-18

Main oil gallery plug bolt-------------35-45----------26-33

Oil cooler oil line union bolts--------25-30----------18-22
Oil drain plug-------------------------20-25----------14-18
Oil hose fitting Allen bolts-----------8-12-----------6-9
Oil pan bolts--------------------------12-16----------9-12
Oil pressure regulator-----------------25-30----------18-22
Oil pump mounting bolts----------------8-12-----------6-9
Oil strainer bolt----------------------10-14----------7-10

Rear axle nut--------------------------50-80----------36-58
Rear caliper
-Mounting bolt-------------------------15-25----------11-18
-Bleed valve---------------------------6-9------------4-7
-Union bolt----------------------------15-20----------11-14
-Housing bolts-------------------------30-36----------21-26
Rear sprocket nuts---------------------48-72----------35-52
Rocker arm shaft bolt------------------8-10-----------6-7
Rocker arm shaft end plug--------------25-30----------18-22

Shock absorber bolt and nut------------48-72----------34.5-52
Shock lever-to-frame bolt and nut------132-192--------95.5-139
Shock rod:
-To swing arm--------------------------84-120---------60.5-87
-To shock lever------------------------84-120---------60.5-87
Starter clutch bolt--------------------140-160--------101-115
Steering stem bolt---------------------35-55----------25.5-40
Swing arm pivot bolt and nut-----------55-88----------40-63.5

Upper fork bridge bolts:
-Upper---------------------------------15-25----------11-18
-Lower---------------------------------25-40----------18-29[/code:1:b0a33cdac8]

[icekillah]

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