STANDARD KEP 00180-003

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CONTROL TORQUES FOR FASTENERS

CONTENTS
1 scope
2 requirements
3 measuring equipment
4 inspection method
5 remarks
6 references
7 change history

1 SCOPE

Establishment of the control torque's to check the minimum installed tightening torque for:
− bolts, screws and nuts, joint classes A and B;
− other products.

2 REQUIREMENTS

2.1 Control torque's or residual torque (see section 3 for measuring equipment) for bolts, screws
and nuts joint class B

2.1.1 Approve
Rotation of bolt, screw or nut at a control torque: ≥ 85 % of Ma min. according DAF standard TKB 00804-203
where by:
− Property class 8.8 : Control torque joint class B: ≥ 85 % of Ma min. according
DAF standard TKB 00824-203, Table 4.
(Table 1 of this KEP standard gives the calculated 85 % values.)
− Property class 10.9 : Control torque joint class B: ≥ 85 % of Ma min. according the following Tables:
− DAF standard TKB 00804-203 Table 2A, column with footnote 4.
(Table 1 of this KEP standard gives the calculated 85 % values.)
− DAF standard TKB 00804-203, Table 3.
(Table 1 of this KEP standard gives the calculated 85 % values.)
− Property class 12.9 : Control torque joint class B: ≥ 85 % of Ma min. according
DAF standard TKB 0804-203 Table 5.
(Table 1 of this KEP standard gives the calculated 85 % values.)
− Stainless steel : Control torque joint class B: ≥ 85 % of Ma min. according DAF standard
TKB 00804-203, Table 8.
(Table 7 of this KEP standard gives the calculated 85 % values.)

2.1.2 Disapprove
Rotation of bolt, screw or nut at a control torque: < 75 % of Ma min. according DAF standard TKB 00804-203
where by:
− Property class 8.8 : Control torque joint class B: < 75 % of Ma min. according
DAF standard TKB 00824-203, Table 4.
(Table 1 of this KEP standard gives the calculated 75 % values.)
− Property class 10.9 : Control torque joint class B: < 75 % of Ma min. according the following Tables:
− DAF standard TKB 00804-203 Table 2A, column with footnote 4.
(Table 1 of this KEP standard gives the calculated 75 % values.)
− DAF standard TKB 00804-203, Table 3.
(Table 1 of this KEP standard gives the calculated 75 % values.)
− Property class 12.9 : Control torque joint class B: < 75 % of Ma min. according
DAF standard TKB 0804-203 Table 5.
(Table 1 of this KEP standard gives the calculated 75 % values.)

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− Stainless steel : Control torque joint class B: < 75 % of Ma min. according DAF standard TKB
00804-203, Table 8.
(Table 7 of this KEP standard gives the calculated 75 % values.)

In case of quality disapproval, department QA [Quality Assurance] must assess whether an RCA should be
written. For the RCA procedure, see DAF quality procedure QO10.

2.1.3 Inspection
If rotation of bolt, screw or nut occurs at 75 % < Ma min. < 85 % an inspection must be performed by the
department QA [Quality Assurance]. The results of the inspection shall be reported to the department PE
[Productions Engineering] after which PE will take the appropriate action.

If quality is disapproved after all, the department QA must assess whether an RCA should be written. For the
RCA procedure, see DAF quality procedure QO10.

2.2 Control torque’s for bolts and screws with locking compound, joint class B
The locking compound starts to harden immediately after tightening. Therefore, it is not permitted
that the adhesive connection is broken during inspection. The inspection must be carried out within
2 minutes after assembly.
With a bolt-nut connection, it must be ensured that the rear part does not rotate.

Because rotation of the bolt in the threaded hole or nut with respect to bolt or stud is not permitted, only the
inspection method as used for class A joints (section 2.3) is usable.

2.2.1 Approve
No rotation of bolt, screw or nut at a control torque of 75 % of Ma min. according DAF standard
TKB 00804-203 Table 2A, column with footnote 4.
(Table 1 of this KEP standard gives the calculated 75 % values.)
Or, if the tightening torques deviates from DAF standard TKB 00804-203, no rotation at 75 % of the minimum
tightening torque according to drawing.

2.2.2 Disapprove
Rotation of bolt, screw or nut at a control torque of < 75 % of Ma min. according
DAF standard TKB 00804-203 Table 2A, column with footnote 4.
(Table 1 of this KEP standard gives the calculated 75 % values.)
Or, if the tightening torques deviates from DAF standard TKB 00804-203, rotation at < 75 % of the minimum
tightening torque according to drawing.
If rotation has occurred, the bolt must be replaced.

In case of quality disapproval, department QA must assess whether an RCA should be written. For the RCA
procedure, see DAF quality procedure QO10.

2.3 Control torque's for bolts, screws and nuts joint class A, property class 10.9

2.3.1 Approve
No rotation of bolt, screw or nut at a control torque of 75 % of Ma min. according DAF standard
TKB 00804-203 Table 2A, column with footnote 4.
(Table 1 of this KEP standard gives the calculated 75 % values.)

2.3.2 Disapprove
Rotation of bolt, screw or nut at a control torque of < 75 % of Ma min. according
DAF standard TKB 00804-203 Table 2A, column with footnote 4.
(Table 1 of this KEP standard gives the calculated 75 % values.)

In case of quality disapproval, department QA must assess whether an RCA should be written. For the RCA
procedure, see DAF quality procedure QO10.

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Table 1: Control torque’s for bolts, screws and nuts

Nominal diameter thread Control torque joint class B
[Nm]
Property class
TKB 00804-203 TKB 00804-203 TKB 00804-203 TKB 00804-203
Table 4 Table 2A Table 3 Table 5
Footnote 4)
8.8 8.8 10.9 10.9 10.9 10.9 12.9 12.9
85 % of 75 % of 85 % of 75 % of 85 % of 75 % of 85 % of 75 % of
Ma min. Ma min. Ma min. Ma min. Ma min. Ma min. Ma min. Ma min.
M4 x 0,7 2,2 2 2,4 2,1 3,4 3 - -
M5 x 0,8 4,3 3,8 5,5 4,9 6,8 6 - -
M6 x 1 7,6 6,7 9,5 8,4 11,9 10,5 - -
M8 x 1,25 18 16 24 a) 21 a) 25,5 22,5 25 22
M10 x 1,5 36 32 40 35 51 45 53 47
M12 x 1,75 62 55 74 65 93,5 82,5 89 78
M12 x 1,25 69 61 74 65 93,5 82,5 - -
M14 x 2 99 87 115 101 144,5 127,5 139 123
M14 x 1,5 107 95 115 101 144,5 127,5 - -
M16 x 2 154 136 175 155 221 195 214 189
M16 x 1,5 167 147 175 155 221 195 - -
M18 x 2,5 221 195 242 214 306 270 302 266
M18 x 2,5 + wax dip 169 149 - - - - - -
M18 x 1,5 251 221 242 214 306 270 - -
M20 x 2,5 310 274 350 308 442 390 430 380
M20 x 2,5 + wax dip 235 208 - - - - - -
M20 x 1,5 349 308 350 308 442 390 - -
M22 x 2,5 425 375 470 415 595 525 578 510
M22 x 1,5 468 413 470 415 595 525 - -
M24 x 3 535 473 591 522 748 660 722 638
M24 x 2 587 518 591 522 748 660 -
M27 x 3 - 698 - - - - 1071 945
M27 x 2 - 773 - - - - - -
M30 x 3,5 1063 938 - - - - - -
a) Footnote 4) of TKB 00804-203 Table 2A is not applicable for M8.

2.4 Control torques banjo bolts

2.4.1 Approval
No rotation of banjo bolt at a control torque of 75 % of Ma min. according DAF standard TKB 00804-203
Table 7. (Table 2 of this KEP standard gives the calculated 75 % values.)

2.4.2 Disapproval
Rotation of banjo bolt at a control torque < 75 % of Ma min. according DAF standard TKB 00804-203 Table
7. (Table 2 of this KEP standard gives the calculated 75 % values.)

In case of quality disapproval, department QA must assess whether an RCA should be written. For the RCA
procedure, see DAF quality procedure QO10.

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Table 2: Control torque’s for banjo bolt

Hole diameter Nominal diameter Control torque [Nm]
banjo Banjo bolt 75 % of Ma min.
8 M8 x 1 5
10 M10 x 1 11
12 M12 x 1,5 18
14 M14 x 1,5 25
16 M16 x 1,5 30
18 M18 x 1,5 37
22 M22 x 1,5 57
26 M26 x 1,5 81
30 M30 x 1,5 105

2.5 Control torques other products

No rotation of bolt, screw, drain plug, fill plug, level plug, measuring connection, union nuts, male coupling,
squeezing coupling at a control torque according Table 3, 4, 5 and 6.

In case of quality disapproval, department QA must assess whether an RCA should be written. For the RCA procedure,
see DAF quality procedure QO10.

Table 3: Control torque for drain-, fill- and level plugs and measuring connection (female)
Width across flats Thread Application Control torque [Nm]
designation
Outside Inside Drain Filling Level Measuring
plug plug plug connection
- 5 M10 x 1 - 15 - - -
13 - M12 x 1,5 - 20 15 15 -
17 - M12 x 1,5 steering gear 20 - - -
17 - M14 (female) - - - 20
19 - M14 x 1,5 oil cooler 20 - - -
22 - M16 (female) - - - 30
- 8 M16 x 1,5 - - 25 25 -
24 - M18 (female) - - - 30
- 8 M18 x 1,5 - 30 - - -
27 - M22 (female) - - - 40
- 10 M22 x 1,5 - 60 50 50 -
17 - M24 x 1,5 transfer case + ZF 60 60 60 -
gear box
22 - M24 x 1,5 ZF gear box 60 - - -
22 - M26 x 1,5 oil pan 70 - - -
22 18 M30 x 1,5 Voith retarder 80 80 80 -
22 - M38 x 1,5 ZF gear box 130 - - -
- TORX T70 3/4"-14NPTF axle beam 60 - - -
conical
- TORX T70 3/4"-14NPTF differential front-and - 60 60 -
conical rear axle
- TORX T70 3/4"-14NPTF hub rear axle 60 60 60 -
conical
- TORX T70 3/4"-14NPTF hub reduction rear 60 60 60 -
conical axle
19 - 3/4"-14NPTF fuller gear box 60 - - -
conical
19 - 1"1/4-NPTF conical - - 90 90 -
27 - 2" UNF - - 90 90 -

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Table 4: Control torque’s for union nuts, male coupling, squeezing coupling, combination
thrust and O-ring
Outside pipe Width across Control torque [Nm]
diameter flats
Steel pipe Plastic pipe Thrust and O-ring
6 14 20 - -
8 17 25 15 -
10 19 40 20 -
12 22 50 25 -
15 24 60 30 -
15 27 60 30 -
16 - - - 30
18 32 100 35 35
20 - - - 35
22 36 120 - -
27 - - - 40

Table 5: Control torque's for hose clamps according to DAF standard PROD 9370
Clamp Width across flats [mm] Control torque [Nm] System application
Type Range [mm] Min. Cooling Air intake
liquid
6 57 – 117 10 6 X

Table 6: Control torque of bolt for below encapsulation

(component group 1167)
Screw thread diameter Control torque [Nm]
Min.
M8 3

Table 7: Control torque of stainless steel bolts, nuts and studs

Nominal Control torque joint class B [Nm]
diameter
thread Material quality
A2-70 A4-80
85 % of Ma min. 75 % of Ma min. 85 % of Ma min. 75 % of Ma min.
M4 x 0,7 1,3 1,1 1,8 1,6
M5 x 0,8 2,6 2,3 3,5 3,1
M6 x 1,0 5 4 6 5
M8 x 1,25 11 10 15 14
M10 x 1,5 23 20 30 27
M12 x 1,75 38 34 51 45
M14 x 2,0 60 53 81 72
M16 x 2,0 93 82 123 109
M18 x 2,5 133 117 177 157

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3 MEASURING EQUIPMENT

Click torque wrench, dial torque wrench, digital torque wrench or digital torque wrench that can register
torque and angle. With the latter the residual torque can be measured. (Residual torque is the torque that a
few degrees after break away is measured. This method is more reliable than measuring the control torque.)

3.1 Adjustment measuring equipment

3.1.1 Adjustment measuring equipment for control torque of bolts, screws and nuts joint class B
Adjust the click torque wrench, dial torque wrench or digital torque wrench according the value
corresponding to the screw thread diameter and property class as given in the column “85 % of Ma min” of
Table 1 or, if the tightening torque deviates from DAF standard TKB 00804-203, at 85 % of the minimum
tightening torque according to the drawing.

3.1.2 Adjustment measuring equipment for control torque of bolts, screws and nuts joint class A,
property class 10.9
Adjust the click torque wrench, dial torque wrench or digital torque wrench according the value
corresponding to the screw thread diameter and property class as given in the column “75 % of Ma min” of
Table 1.

3.1.3 Adjustment measuring equipment for control torque of banjo bolts

Adjust the click torque wrench, dial torque wrench or digital torque wrench according the value
corresponding to the screw thread diameter as given in the column “Control torque 75 % of Ma min” of
Table 2.

3.1.4 Adjustment measuring equipment for control torque of other products

Adjust the click torque wrench, dial torque wrench or digital torque wrench according the value
corresponding to the applicable fastener as given in Tables 3, 4, 5 and 6.

3.1.5 Adjustment measuring equipment for control torque of stainless steel bolts, nuts and studs
Adjust the click torque wrench, dial torque wrench or digital torque wrench according the value
corresponding to the screw thread diameter and material quality as given in the column “85 % of Ma min” of
Table 7 or, if the tightening torque deviates from DAF standard TKB 00804-203, at 85 % of the minimum
tightening torque according to the drawing.

4 INSPECTION METHOD

The control torque shall be applied to the bolt, nut or screw etc. on which the tightening torque has been
applied.

4.1 Measuring control torque of bolts, screws and nuts joint class A, B and other products

4.1.1 Measuring control torque of bolts, screws and nuts joint class B
Installation of the control torque that correspond with the screw thread diameter and property class as given
in the column: “85 % of Ma min” of Table 1.

Note:
If the nut / bolt rotate before the 85 % value is achieved than the installation of the control torque shall be
stopped and the value shall be read when using a dial torque wrench or digital torque wrench.
When applying a click torque wrench this shall be replaced by a dial torque wrench or digital torque wrench
and the value shall be read (to determine if the control torque complies with the 75 % value).

4.1.2 Measuring control torque of bolts, screws and nuts joint class A, property class 10.9
Installation of the control torque that correspond with the screw thread diameter and property class as given
in the column: “75 % of Ma min” of Table 1.

Note:
Stop with the installation of the control torque when the control torque value is achieved.

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4.1.3 Measuring control torque of banjo bolts

Installation of the control torque that correspond with the screw thread diameter as given in the column:
“Control torque 75 % of Ma min” of Table 2.

4.1.4 Measuring control torque of other products

Installation of the control torque that correspond with the applicable fastener as given in the Tables 3, 4, 5
and 6.

4.1.5 Measuring control torque of stainless steel bolts, nuts and studs
Installation of the control torque that correspond with the screw thread diameter and material quality as given
in the column: “85 % of Ma min” of Table 7.

Note:
If the nut / bolt rotate before the 85 % value is achieved than the installation of the control torque shall be
stopped and the value shall be read when using a dial torque wrench or digital torque wrench.
When applying a click torque wrench this shall be replaced by a dial torque wrench or digital torque wrench
and the value shall be read (to determine if the control torque complies with the 75 % value).

5 REMARKS

The control torque's according Tables 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6 are found through experience. Table 1, 2 and 7 is
based on a percentage of the tightening torque.

6 REFERENCES

6.1 DAF standards

TKB 00804-203 Pre-tension and tightening torque’s for bolts and nuts
PROD 9370 Hose clamps

6.2 Extern standards

Not applicable.

6.3 Other documents

Q010 Solve RCA

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7 CHANGE HISTORY

Issue Date Section Changes / comments

12 March 2019 2.1 Section title changed.

Control torque's for bolts, screws and nuts joint class B

Changed to:
Control torque's or residual torque (see section 3 for measuring equipment) for bolts,
screws and nuts joint class B
2.1.1 Property class 10.9 : Control torque joint class B: ≥ 85 % of Ma min.
according DAF standard TKB 00804-203, Table 2A, column
with footnote 4. (Table 1 of this KEP standard gives the
calculated 85 % values.)
Changed to:

Property class 10.9 : Control torque joint class B: ≥ 85 % of Ma min.

according the following Tables:
− DAF standard TKB 00804-203 Table 2A, column with
footnote 4.
(Table 1 of this KEP standard gives the calculated 85 %
values.)
− DAF standard TKB 00804-203, Table 3.
(Table 1 of this KEP standard gives the calculated 85 %
values.)

Added:
Stainless steel : Control torque joint class B: ≥ 85 % of Ma min. according DAF
standard TKB 00804-203, Table 8.
(Table 7 of this KEP standard gives the calculated 85 %
values.)
2.1.2 Property class 10.9 : Control torque joint class B: < 75 % of Ma min.
according DAF standard TKB 00804-203, Table 2A, column
with footnote 4. (Table 1 of this KEP standard gives the
calculated 75 % values.)
Changed to:

Property class 10.9 : Control torque joint class B: < 75 % of Ma min.

according the following Tables:
− DAF standard TKB 00804-203 Table 2A, column with
footnote 4.
(Table 1 of this KEP standard gives the calculated 75 %
values.)
− DAF standard TKB 00804-203, Table 3.
(Table 1 of this KEP standard gives the calculated 75 %
values.)
Added:
Stainless steel : Control torque joint class B: < 75 % of Ma min. according DAF
standard TKB 00804-203, Table 8.
(Table 7 of this KEP standard gives the calculated 75 %
values.)
A report of quality disapproval (MKA) according DAF quality procedure QP1-8.5-02
must be draw up as the connection is disapproved.
Changed to:
In case of quality disapproval, department QA [Quality assurance] must assess
whether an RCA should be written. For the RCA procedure, see DAF quality
procedure QO10.
2.1.3 Deleted:
The results of the inspection and the final decisions must be recorded in the “Deviation
Database of the department KD.

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Issue Date Section Changes / comments

12 March 2019 2.1.3 A report of quality disapproval (MKA) according DAF quality procedure QP1-8.5-02
must be draw up as the connection is disapproved after all.
Changed to:
If quality is disapproved after all, the department QA must assess whether an RCA
should be written. For the RCA procedure, see DAF quality procedure QO10.
2.2 Section for the control torques for bolts and screws with locking compound, joint class
2.2.1 B is inserted. As a result, the subsequent sections have been renumbered.
2.2.2
2.3.2 A report of quality disapproval (MKA) according DAF quality procedure QP1-8.5-02
must be draw up as the connection is disapproved.
Changed to:
In case of quality disapproval, department QA must assess whether an RCA should
be written. For the RCA procedure, see DAF quality procedure QO10.
2.3.2 Columns with control torque’s for TKB 00804-203 Table 3, 10.9 added.
Table 1

10.9 10.9
85% of 75% of
Ma min. Ma min.
M8 x 1,25 20 18

Changed to:

10.9 10.9
85 % of 75 % of
Ma min. Ma min.
a) a)
M8 x 1,25 24 21

Footnote a) added in favour of M8x1,25.

2.4.2 A report of quality disapproval (MKA) according DAF quality procedure QP1-8.5-02
must be draw up as the connection is disapproved.
Changed to:
In case of quality disapproval, department QA must assess whether an RCA should
be written. For the RCA procedure, see DAF quality procedure QO10.

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Issue Date Section Changes / comments

12 March 2019 2018
Table 3: Control torque for banjo bolt and banjo with
copper sealing ring
Hole diameter Nominal diameter Control torque [Nm]
banjo Banjo bolt 75 % of Ma min.
6 M6 5,4
8 M8 10,1
10 M10 20
12 M12 27
14 M14 34
16 M16 41
18 M18 47
20 M20 54
22 M22 61
24 M24 68
26 M26 74
28 M28 81
30 M30 88

Changed to:

Table 2: Control torque’s for banjo bolt

Hole diameter Nominal diameter Control torque [Nm]
banjo Banjo bolt 75 % of Ma min.
8 M8 x 1 5
10 M10 x 1 11
12 M12 x 1,5 18
14 M14 x 1,5 25
16 M16 x 1,5 30
18 M18 x 1,5 37
22 M22 x 1,5 57
26 M26 x 1,5 81
30 M30 x 1,5 105
2.5 A report of quality disapproval (MKA) according DAF quality procedure QP1-8.5-02
must be draw up as the connection is disapproved.
Changed to:
In case of quality disapproval, department QA must assess whether an RCA should
be written. For the RCA procedure, see DAF quality procedure QO10.
Added: Table 7 Control torque of stainless steel bolts, nuts and studs
3 Click torque wrench, dial torque wrench or digital torque wrench.
Changed to:
Click torque wrench, dial torque wrench, digital torque wrench or digital torque wrench
that can register torque and angle. With the latter the residual torque can be
measured. (Residual torque is the torque that a few degrees after break away is
measured. This method is more reliable than measuring the control torque.)
3.1.1 Added:
or, if the tightening torque deviates from DAF standard TKB 00804-203, at 85 % of the
minimum tightening torque according to the drawing.
3.1.5 Section added.
4.1.5 Section added.
5 Added:
Table 1, 2 and 7 is based on a percentage of the tightening torque.
6.3 Reference added.
7 Section added.

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