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Shift cable locknut
(Deluxe model only)Nut—1 3.8 0.38 2.7572LT8-23
Steering cable locknut
(steering column side)Nut—1 6.5 0.65 4.7 8-23
Steering cable locknut
(jet pump side)Nut—1 6.8 0.68 4.9
572LT8-23
Steering cable seal Nut—1 5.9 0.59 4.3 8-23
Steering cable bracket Bolt M6 1 6.9 0.69 5.0
572LT8-23
Speed sensor lead grommet Nut—1 5.9 0.59 4.3 8-23
Hinge assembly Bolt M6 2 6.9 0.69 5.0 8-8
Hood lock assembly Bolt M5 2 1.9 0.19 1.4
572LT8-8
Hinge assembly Bolt M6 4 6.9 0.69 5.0
242LT8-8
Lid lock hook Bolt M6 2 6.9 0.69 5.0
242LT8-8
Mirror (Deluxe model only) Nut—4 15 1.5 11 8-8
Shift handle lever
(Deluxe model only)Screw M5 2 3.70.372.7
572LT8-11
Multifunction meter Bolt M5 4 3.9 0.39 2.8
572LT8-11
Engine hatch cover
(Deluxe model only)Bolt M6 1 6.9 0.69 5.0
572LT8-11
Engine hatch cover Bolt M6 8 6.9 0.69 5.0
572LT8-11
Detent plate Bolt M6 2 8.0 0.8 5.8
572LT8-16
Shift lever bracket
(Deluxe model only)Nut—2 15 1.5 11 8-16
Pilot water outlet Nut—1 4.2 0.42 3.0 8-17
Hand grip Nut—4 6.9 0.69 5.0 8-28
Seat bracket Nut—2 15 1.5 11 8-28
Seat lock projection Bolt—1 26 2.6 19 8-28
Seat lock assembly Bolt M6 2 6.4 0.64 4.6
271LT8-28
Plate/rubber hose/exhaust
valveNut—6 5.4 0.54 3.9 8-31
Hose clamp 1——2 3.7 0.37 2.7 8-31
Hose clamp 2——1 3.7 0.37 2.7 8-31
Joint clamp 1 and 4——2 3.7 0.37 2.7 8-31
Joint clamp 2 and 31st
——22.40.241.7
8-31
2nd 2.4 0.24 1.7
Sponson Bolt M810161.612
572LT8-36
Cleat Nut—2
15 1.5 11 8-36
4
Spout Nut—1 5.4 0.54 3.9 8-36
Protector (bow) Nut—5 6.9 0.69 5.0 8-36
Bow eye Bolt M6 2 13 1.3 9.4 8-36
Drain plug/packing Screw M5 4 2.0 0.2 1.4 8-36
Engine mount Bolt M8 8 17 1.7 12
572LT8-38
Engine damper Bolt M6 2 6.6 0.66 4.8
271LT8-38 Part to tightenedPart
nameThread
sizeQ’tyTightening torque
RemarksRefer to
page
Nmkgfmftlb
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Electrical
Fuse box Nut—2 17 1.7 12 7-2
Fuse box bracket Nut—4 15 1.5 11 7-2
ECM Bolt M6 4 4.0 0.4 2.9
572LT7-7
Bracket1st
Bolt M8 28.80.886.4
572LT7-7
2nd 18 1.8 13
Slant detection switchTapping
screwø6 2 3.90.392.8 7-2
Rectifier/regulator Bolt M8 2 4.0 0.4 2.9
572LT7-7
Brush assembly/spacer Nut—1 8.8 0.88 6.4 7-39
Starter motor rear cover Bolt M5 2 6.4 0.64 4.6 7-39
Remote control transmitter
coverTapping
screwø2 6 0.1 0.01 0.1 7-64 Part to tightenedPart
nameThread
sizeQ’tyTightening torque
RemarksRefer to
page
Nmkgfmftlb
GENERAL TORQUE
This chart specifies tightening torques for stan-
dard fasteners with a standard ISO thread
pitch. Tightening torque specifications for spe-
cial components or assemblies are provided in
applicable sections of this manual. To avoid
warpage, tighten multi-fastener assemblies in
a crisscross fashion and progressive stages
until the specified tightening torque is reached.
Unless otherwise specified, tightening torque
specifications require clean, dry threads.
Components should be at room temperature.Nut A
Bolt B
General torque
specifications
Nmkgfmftlb
8 mm M5 5.0 0.5 3.6
10 mm M6 8.0 0.8 5.8
12 mm M8 18 1.8 13
14 mm M10 36 3.6 26
17 mm M12 43 4.3 31
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E
INSP
ADJ
POWER UNIT
5. Tighten:
Spark plug
NOTE:
Before installing the spark plug, clean the
gasket surface and spark plug surface. Also,
it is suggested to apply a thin film of anti-
seize compound to the spark plug threads to
prevent thread seizure.
If a torque wrench is not available, a good
estimate of the correct tightening torque for a
new spark plug is to finger tighten a
the
spark plug and then tighten it another 1/4 to
1/2 of a turnb
.
T R..
Spark plug:
13 N m (1.3 kgf m, 9.4 ft lb)
6. Install:
Ignition coils
T R..
Ignition coil bolt:
7.6 N m (0.76 kgf m, 5.5 ft lb)
LOCTITE 572
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EPOWRCAMSHAFTS
Install the exhaust and intake camshaft
caps.
NOTE:
Gradually tighten the intake and exhaust
camshaft cap bolts in 2–3 steps in the
sequence shown.
T R..
Camshaft cap bolt:
10 N m (1.0 kgf m, 7.2 ft lb)
NOTE:
Make sure that the punch marks c
on the
camshafts are aligned with the arrow marks
d
on the camshaft caps.
Out of alignment →
Reinstall.
Remove the wire from the timing chain.
10 1 4 5 8
17 5 1 4 8 15 9 12 149 3 2
7 6
18 7 3 2 6
13 11 10 16
3. Install:
Timing chain tensioner
Installation steps:
While lightly pressing the timing chain
tensioner rod by hand, turn the tensioner
rod fully clockwise with a thin screwdriver
1
.
NOTE:
Make sure that the tensioner rod has been
fully set clockwise.
With the timing chain tensioner rod
turned all the way into the timing chain
tensioner housing (with the thin screw-
driver still installed), install the gasket and
the timing chain tensioner 2
onto the cyl-
inder block.
WARNING
Always use a new gasket.
Tighten the timing chain tensioner bolts
3
to the specified torque.
NOTE:
The “UP” mark on the timing chain ten-
sioner should face up.
33
2
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EPOWRCAMSHAFTS
T R..
Timing chain tensioner bolt:
10 N m (1.0 kgf m, 7.2 ft lb)
Remove the screwdriver, make sure the
timing chain tensioner rod releases, and
then tighten the cap bolt to the specified
torque.
T R..
Cap bolt:
10 N m (1.0 kgf m, 7.2 ft lb)
4. Turn:
Drive coupling
(several turns counterclockwise)
5. Check:
Turn the drive coupling counterclock-
wise, and then check if cylinder #1 is at
TDC of the compression stroke with a
dial gauge.
Camshaft punch marks a
Make sure that the camshaft punch
marks are aligned with the arrow marks
b
on the camshaft caps.
Out of alignment →
Adjust.
Refer to the installation steps above.
6. Measure:
Valve clearance
Out of specification →
Adjust.
Refer to “POWER UNIT” in Chapter 3.
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EPOWRCRANKCASE
CAUTION:
Do not use a torque wrench to tighten
the bolt to the specified angle.
Tighten the bolt until it is at the speci-
fied angle.
NOTE:
When using a hexagonal bolt, note that the
angle from one corner to another is 60°.
6. Tighten:
Crankcase bolts A
–J
NOTE:
Tighten the bolts in the order of the numbers
on the crankcase.
7. Tighten:
Oil pan bolts
NOTE:
Tighten the bolts in the order of the numbers
on the oil pan.
T R..
Crankcase bolt
A–
J:
12 N m (1.2 kgf m, 8.7 ft lb)
LOCTITE 572
T R..
Oil pan bolt:
12 N m (1.2 kgf m, 8.7 ft lb)
LOCTITE 572
15397
ICAEG
86240
HFBDJ
106
24812
15
11
7
3 1 5 9
13 14
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EPOWRCONNECTING RODS AND PISTONS
9. Tighten:
Connecting rod nuts
WARNING
Replace the connecting rod bolts and
nuts with new ones.
Clean the connecting rod bolts and nuts.
NOTE:
The tightening procedure of the connecting rod
nuts is angle controlled, therefore tighten the
nuts using the following procedure.
Tightening steps:
Tighten the connecting rod nuts to the
specified torque.
T R..
Connecting rod nut:
1st:
20 N m (2.0 kgf m, 14 ft lb)
Tighten the connecting rod nuts further to
reach the specified angle 120°.
T R..
Connecting rod nut:
Final:
Specified angle 120
± 5°
WARNING
When the nuts are tightened more than
the specified angle, do not loosen the
nut and then retighten it.
Replace the bolt and nut with a new one
and perform the procedure again.
CAUTION:
Do not use a torque wrench to tighten
the nut to the specified angle.
Tighten the nut until it is at the speci-
fied angle.
NOTE:
When using a hexagonal nut, note that the
angle from one corner to another is 60°.
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