TM 5-2420-224-20-2
T O R Q U E S E Q U E N C E
If the maintenance procedures in Chapter 4 do not specify a tghtening order, use the following guides:
l Unless otherwise specified, lubricate threads of fasteners with oil (OE/HDO-10 or OEA).
l When tightening fasteners above 30 Ib-ft (41 N.m), use the torque pattern but only tighten
to 70 percent of final value (multiply final value by 0.7); then repeat the pattern until final
value is reached.
c Tighten circular patterns using the circular torque pattern, and straight patterns using the
straight torque pattern.
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