TUBE ASSEM. 6S8972 - Caterpillar

For additional torque specifications, not included in this section, refer to Torque Specifications, SENR3130, available from your Caterpillar dealer.Torques For Ground Engaging Tool Bolts
Torques For Track Shoes And Bucket Side Cutter Bolts
Torques For Standard Hose Clamps - Worm Drive Band Type
The following chart gives the torques for initial installation of hose clamps on new hose and for reassembly or tightening of hose clamps on existing hose.
Torques For Standard Fasteners
The following charts give general torques for bolts, nuts, and taperlock studs of SAE Grade 5 or better quality.
Torques For Bolts And Nuts
Torques For Taperlock Studs
Torques For Swivel Nuts On Hydraulic Hoses
The following chart gives general torques for swivel nuts on existing hydraulic hoses.
Torques For Metric Fasteners
Be very careful never to mix metric with U.S. customary (standard) fasteners. Mismatched or incorrect fasteners will cause machine damage or malfunction and can result in personal injury.Original fasteners removed from the machine should be saved for reassembly whenever possible. If new fasteners are needed, they must be of the same size and grade as the ones that are being replaced.The material strength identification is usually shown on the bolt head by numbers (8.8, 10.9, etc.). The following chart gives standard torques for bolts and nuts with Grade 8.8.
Metric hardware must be replaced with metric hardware. Check parts manual for proper replacement.Torques For Bolts And Nuts
Torques For Taperlock Studs
Torques For Bolts On Major Components
Torques For Undercarriage Bolts