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~ Torque Chart ~

A List of torque settings for the main components on a Westfield.
Very useful if your building or fixing your Westfield Sportscar.
Please Note: These are as recommended by Westfield, I take no responsibility if they are incorrect!

Component Size/Thread Ft/Lb NM Notes
  BRAKE SYSTEM
3-way Brake Pipe Union M10 x 1.0 5 7 Max
Brake Pressure Switch M10 x 1.0 5 7 Max
Front Brake Caliper Mounting Bolts M12 x 1.75 40 54 Loctite
Rear Brake Caliper Mounting Bolts M10 x 1.5 35 47 Loctite
Brake Pedal Box Securing Bolts (Top Pedal Box) M8 x 1.25 20 27  
Drum Brake Back Plate Bolts (SE Live Axle)   20 27 Loctite
  SUSPENSION
Wishbone Securing Bolts to Chassis 7/16" UNF 30 40  
Lower Ball Joint Securing Bolts to Wishbone M10 x 1.5 25 34  
Lower Ball Joint Nut to Upright 1/2" UNF 28 38  
Top Ball Joint Nut to Upright M12 x 1.5 25 34  
Shock Absorber to Chassis Mounting Bolts 7/16" UNF 30 40  
Trailing Arms to Chassis Bolts (SE Live Axle) 7/16" UNF 30 40  
Trailing Arms to Axle Bolts (SE Live Axle) 7/16" UNF 30 40  
Panhard Rod to Chassis Bolts (SE Live Axle) 7/16" UNF 30 40  
Panhard Rod to Axle Bolts (SE Live Axle) 7/16" UNF 30 40  
  STEERING
Steering Column Upper Mounting Bolts M8 x 1.25 20 27 Max
Steering Column Universal Joint M8 x 1.25 20 27 Max
Steering Column Securing Clamp M8 x 1.25 28 38 Max
Steering Rack Mounts M8 x 1.25 20 27  
Steering Wheel Nut 9/16" UNF 35 47  
Track Rod End Nuts to Steering Arm 7/16" UNF 28 38  
  TRANSMISSION
Propshaft to Differential Bolts M10 x 1.0 35 47 Loctite
Propshaft to Gearbox Securing Bolts (Where applicable) M8 x 1.25 35 47 Loctite
Differential Bolts to Chassis M12 x 1.75 30 40  
Differenntial Studs to Chassis M12 x 1.75 40 54  
Differntial Stabiliser to Chassis 7/16" UNF 20 27  
Stabiliser to Differential Setscrews M10 x 1.25 20 27  
Lobro Joint Torx/Allen Bolts M8 x 1.25 25 34 Loctite
Driveshaft Hub Nut M22 x 1.5 250 340  
Differential Filler Plug M20 x 1.5 10 13  
  OTHER
Handbrake Lever Mounting Bolts M8 x 1.25 22 30  
Rollover Bar Mounting Bolts M12 x 1.75 45 61  
Seat Belt Mounting Bolts 7/17" UNF 26 35  
Wheel Nuts (Rimstock) M12 x 1.25 65 90  

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