MGB Torque Specifications

Area of Use General Use

Gearbox remote control cover to tunnel Hydraulic brake pipe connection, 3/8 UNF Hydraulic brake pipe connect, 7/16 UNF Alternator shaft nut Interior mirror special screw Master cylinder port adaptors Master cylinder reservoir fixing bolts Brake pressure failure switch (nylon) Brake pressure failure switch end plug Air pump mounting screws Spark plugs Propeller shaft flange nuts Brake caliper securing bolts Brake front servo bolts Brake rear servo bolts Brake stone guard screws Pressure differential switch end plug Alternator mounting bolt Alternator pulley nut Starter motor mounting bolts

Torque (ft/lbs)
44 to 46 5 to 7 7 to 10 25 to 30 5 33 5 15 200 18 18 30 to 35 40 to 45 8 to 13 13 to 27 17 to 19 17 20 25 30 70 40 25 +35 to 40 33 45 to 50 25 14 6 2 5 6 14 20 30 25 17 8 4 15 15 25 to 30 2 15 4 2 to 3 7 to 9 70 60 to 70 37 max 20 38 to 40 43 40 25 All models

Notes

All models All models later models (RBB) All models All models All models All models All models All models All models All models later models (RBB) All models All models All models All models 18G/18GA 18G/18GA (early CBB) early models(CBB) later models (RBB), oiled thread 18G/18GA All models All models All models 18G/18GA 18G/18GA 18G/18GA 18G/18GA All models All models early models(CBB) later models (RBB) 18G/18GA 18G/18GA All models 18G/18GA (early CBB) All models 18G/18GA All models 18G/18GA 18G/18GA 18G/18GA0 All models All models All models All models All models Pre-1978 1978 on All models

Engine Fasteners
Main bearing nuts Flywheel set screws Gudgeon pin clamp bolts Big-end bolts Big-end bolts Cylinder head nuts Rocker bracket nuts Oil pump to crankcase Sump to crankcase Cylinder side cover screws Cylinder side cover screws, deep cover Timing cover, 1/4 inch screws Timing cover, 5/16 inch screws Rear plate, 5/16 inch screws Rear plate, 3/8 inch screws Water pump to crankcase Water pump to crankcase Water outlet elbow nuts Rocker cover nuts Manifold nuts Oil filter center bolt Clutch to flywheel Carburettor stud nuts Carburettor stud nuts Distributor clamp bolt (nut trapped) Distributor clamp bolt (bolt trapped) Fan blade fixing screws Crankshaft pulley nuts Camshaft nut Oil pipe banjo Front plate, 5/16 inch screws Rear engine mounting bolt Oil pressure relief valve domed nut Oil pressure relief valve domed nut Rocker bracket nuts

Area of Use Gearbox Fasteners

Front brake band adj. screw locknut Rear brake band adj. screw locknut Filler tube to transmission case Filler tube to connector sleeve nut Drive flange nut Center support bolts Mounting to gearbox case Drive flange nut, without overdrive Drive flange nut, overdrive Type D Drive flange nut, overdrive Type LH Converter to drive plate bolts Transmission case to converter housing Extension housing to transmission case Oil pan to gearbox Front servo bolts Rear servo bolts Pump adaptor to housing screw Pump adaptor to housing bolts Pump adaptor to transmission case Manual shaft locknut Pressure adaptor plug Drain plug Upper valve body to lower valve body scr Lower valve body to upper valve body scr Oil tube and end plate to valve body Valve bodies to transmission case bolts Cam bracket screws Governor to counterweight screws Governor to cover plate screws Front servo adjusting screw locknut Rear servo adjusting screw locknut Starter inhibitor switch locknut Downshift cable adaptor bolts Filler tube connector to transmission Stone guard screws Driving flange nut

Torque (ft/lbs)
15 to 20 25 to 30 20 to 30 17 to 18 55 to 60 10 to 18 15 to 20 150 100 to 130 55 to 60 25 to 30 8 to 13 8 to 13 8 to 13 8 to 13 13 to 27 2 to 3 17 to 32 8 to 18 7 to 9 4 to 5 8 to 10 20 to 30 20 to 30 20 to 30 5 to 9 20 to 40 4 to 5 20 to 48 15 to 20 25 to 30 4 to 6 8 to 9 20 to 30 17 to 19 55 to 60 60 to 65 30 41 to 43 27 to 29 41 to 43 36 to 38 20 to 22 40 33 to 38 34 to 35 60 12 to 17 60 to 65 55 to 60 automatic transmission automatic transmission automatic transmission automatic transmission automatic transmission automatic transmission manual transmission manual transmission manual transmission manual transmission automatic transmission automatic transmission automatic transmission automatic transmission automatic transmission automatic transmission automatic transmission automatic transmission automatic transmission automatic transmission automatic transmission automatic transmission automatic transmission automatic transmission automatic transmission automatic transmission automatic transmission automatic transmission automatic transmission automatic transmission automatic transmission automatic transmission automatic transmission automatic transmission automatic transmission automatic transmission

Notes

Steering Fasteners
Steering arm bolts Steering rack fixings v Steering wheel nut Steering wheel nut, 9/16 in. UNF Steering wheel nut, 11/16 in. UNF Steering wheel nut Steering column universal joint bolts Steering rack and pinion bearing nut Steering tie-rod lock nut Steering lever balljoint nut Swivel pin nut Steering column top fixing bolts Road wheel nuts All models All models All models GHN4, GHD4,GHD5,GHN5 models GHN4, GHD4,GHD5,GHN5 models GHN4, GHD4,GHD5,GHN5 some local models All models All models All models All models All models; tighten to align to next hole All models All models All models

Rear Suspension Fasteners

Rear shock absorber bolts

Area of Use Front Suspension Fasteners

Front shock absorber bolts Brake disc to hub Brake caliper mounting Bearing retaining nut Cross member to body Shock absorber pinch bolt Wishbone cross bolt Anti roll bar link Spring pan nuts and screws Stiff nut to crossmember mounting bolt King pin to wishbone - lower fulcrum King pin to damper - upper fulcrum King pin trunnion (nut on top of king pin)

Torque (ft/lbs)
43 to 45 40 to 45 40 to 45 40 to 70 54 to 56 28 28 60 22 44 to 46 45 40 65 150 60 to 65 60 to 65 180 to 220 Adjust to preload 135 to 140 150 55 to 60 180 50 to 55

Notes
All models All models All models All models All models All models All models All models All models GHN4, GHD4,GHD5,GHN5 models

Rear Axle Fasteners

Half-shaft nut Differential bearing cap bolts Crown wheel bolts Pinion nut, new spacer only Pinion nut, oil seal change Pinion bearing nut Axle shaft nut Crown wheel to differential carrier Bearing retaining nut Differential bearing cap bolts Semi floating axle, tighten to align to next hole three-quarter floating axle All models

see section Ha, Bentley & Leyland Workshop Manual three-quarter floating axle tighten to align to next hole three-quarter floating axle three-quarter floating axle semi- floating axle

General Torque Values by Fastener Size

Based on the use of lubricated threads

Size 1/4-20 (NC) 5/16-18 (NC) 3/8-16 (NC) 7/16-14 (NC) 1/2-13 (NC) 9/16-12 (NC) 5/8-11 (NC) 3/4-10 (NC) 7/8-9 (NC) 1-8 (NC)

Coarse Threaded Grade 2 Iron Grade 5 Iron 6 7 18 15 30 32 45 50 70 70 100 100 135 175 240 360 530 Fine Threaded Grade 2 Iron 6 12 36 55 80 110 200

Grade 8 Iron 11 22 40 65 95 140 190 340 550 820

Alumn 6 12 20 35 55 80 110 190 280 420

Size 1/4-28 (NF) 5/16-24 (NF) 3/8-24 (NF) 7/16-20 (NF) 1/2-20 (NF) 9/16-18 (NF) 5/8-18 (NF) 3/4-16 (NF) 7/8-14 (NF) 1-14 (NF)

Grade 5 Iron 9 17 30 50 75 110 155 270 390 590

Grade 8 Iron 13 24 45 70 110 155 215 380 610 890

Alumn 7 14 25 40 60 85 120 210 310 480