ENGINE (4-cyl) | FtLb | KgM | NM | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Air-pump mounting screws | if fitted | 18 | 2.5 | 24
Big-end bolts | early | 35 to 40 | 4.8 to 5.5 | 48 to 54
| Big-end bolts oiled thread | 12-sided | 33 | 4.5 | 45
| Camshaft nut | All models | 60 to 70 | 8.3 to 9.68 | 81 to 95
| Carburettor stud nuts | 18G/18GA | 2 | 0.28 | 3
| Carburettor stud nuts | All models | 15 | 2.1 | 20
| Clutch to flywheel | All models | 25 to 30 | 3.4 to 4.1 | 34 to 41
| Crankshaft pulley bolt | All models | 70 | 9.6 | 95
| Cylinder head nuts | 18G/18GA | 45 to 50 | 6.2 to 6.9 | 61 to 68
| Cylinder side cover screws | 18G/18GA | 2 | 0.28 | 3
| Cylinder side cover screws deep cover | 18G/18GA | 5 | 0.7 | 7
| Distributor clamp bolt (bolt trapped) | 18G/18GA | 2 to 2.5 | 0.3 to 0.35 | 3 to 4
| Distributor clamp bolt (nut trapped) | 18G/18GA | 4.16 | 0.57 | 5
| Fan blade fixing screws | 18G/18GA | 7.3 to 9.3 | 1.0 to 1.3 | 9 to 12
| Flywheel set screws | 18G/18GA | 40 | 5.5 | 54
| Front plate 5/16 inch screws | All models | 20 | 2.8 | 27
| Gudgeon pin clamp bolts | 18G/18GA | 25 | 3.4 | 34
| Main bearing nuts | All models | 70 | 9.7 | 95
| Manifold nuts | All models | 15 to 16 | 2.1 to 2.2 | 20 to 22
| Oil filter centre bolt | 18G/18GA | 15 | 2.1 | 20
| Oil pipe banjo | All models | 37 max | 5.1 max | 50 max
| Oil pressure relief valve domed nut | Pre-78 | 43 | 5.9 | 58
| Oil pressure relief valve domed nut | 78-on | 40 | 5.5 | 54
| Oil pump to crankcase | All models | 14 | 1.9 | 19
| Rear engine mounting bolt | All models | 38 to 40 | 5.22 to 5.53 | 52 to 54
| Rear plate 3/8 inch screws | All models | 30 | 4.1 | 41
| Rear plate 5/16 inch screws | All models | 20 | 2.8 | 27
| Rocker bracket nuts | All models | 25 | 3.4 | 34
| Rocker cover nuts | 18G/18GA | 4 | 0.56 | 5
| Spark plugs | All models | 18 | 2.5 | 24
| Sump to crankcase | All models | 6 | 0.8 | 8
| Timing cover 1/4 inch screws | 18G/18GA | 6 | 0.8 | 8
| Timing cover 5/16 inch screws | 18G/18GA | 14 | 1.9 | 19
| Water outlet elbow nuts | 18G/18GA | 8 | 1.1 | 11
| Water pump to crankcase | 18G/GA | 17 | 2.4 | 23
| Water pump to crankcase | Later models | 25 | 3.5 | 34
| Note that the WSM quotes 17ftlb for 18G and GA i.e. early cars whereas Haynes quotes early models as 25 ft lb and late models as 17 ft lb i.e. the other way round.
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ENGINE (Factory V8) | FtLb | KgM | NM | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Carburettor adapter nuts | 18 | 2.49 | 24
Connecting rod cap nuts | | 33 | 4.56 | 45
| Crankshaft pulley bolt | | 150 | 20.73 | 203
| Cylinder head bolts | | 68 | 9.4 | 92
| Distributor drive gear to camshaft bolt | | 43 | 5.94 | 58
| Exhaust manifold bolts | | 13 | 1.8 | 18
| Flywheel bolts | | 55 | 7.6 | 75
| Induction manifold bolts | | 28 | 3.87 | 38
| Induction manifold gasket clamp bolt | | 13 | 1.8 | 18
| Main bearing cap bolts: Nos. 1 to 4 | | 53 | 7.32 | 72
| Rear | | 68 | 9.4 | 92
| Oil pressure relief valve plug | | 33 | 4.56 | 45
| Oil pump cover bolts | WARNING! I got mine up to about 10 and they didn't seem to want to go higher. Bearing in mind they are going into the alloy front cover I stopped. If you look at the 'Other V8' figures there are two - 9ftlb and for Suffix B 3ftlb. 3 seems a bit low for oil under pressure even with Loctite, but 9 is definitely safer than 13. | 13 | 1.8 | 18
| Rocker shaft to cylinder head bolts | | 28 | 3.87 | 38
| Timing chain cover bolts | | 23 | 3.18 | 31
| Water pump bolts: 1/4 U.N.C. | | 7 | 0.97 | 9
| 5/16 U.N.C. | | 17 | 2.35 | 23
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ENGINE (Other V8) | FtLb | KgM | NM | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Camshaft gear bolt | 37 | 5.12 | 50
Camshaft thrust plate bolts - If fitted | | 18 | 2.49 | 25
| Connecting rod nuts: | | 37 | 5.12 | 50
| Connecting rod bolts: Stage 1 | | 15 | 2.07 | 20
| Connecting rod bolts: Stage 2 Further 80 ° | |
| Coolant pump/timing cover to cylinder block | | 16 | 2.21 | 22
| Crankshaft pulley bolt | | 200 | 28 | 270
| Cylinder head bolts - Engine numbers with suffix B: + */**** Stage 1 | 15 | 2.07 | 20
| Stage 2 Further 90 ° | |
| Stage 3 Further 90 ° | |
| Cylinder head bolts - Engine numbers without suffix B: + * Bolts 11 to 14 - Outer row | | 44 | 6.09 | 60
| Bolts 2, 4, 6, 8 and 10 - Centre row | | 66 | 9.13 | 90
| Bolts 1, 3, 5, 7 and 9 - Inner row | | 66 | 9.13 | 90
| Distributor clamp nut | | 15 | 2.07 | 20
| Drive plate and clamp ring bolts | | 33 | 4.56 | 45
| Drive plate hub aligner Allen bolts | | 63 | 8.71 | 85
| Flywheel bolts | | 58 | 8.02 | 78
| Lifting eye to cylinder head bolts | | 30 | 4.15 | 40
| Main bearing cap bolts + * Initial torque - all bolts: | | 10 | 1.38 | 14
| Final torque: Numbers 1 to 4 main bearing cap bolts: | | 52 | 7.19 | 70
| Final torque: Rear main bearing cap bolts: | | 66 | 9.13 | 90
| Oil pick-up pipe bolts | | 8 | 1.11 | 10
| Oil pressure relief valve plug - Engine numbers without suffix B | | 33 | 4.56 | 45
| Oil pressure switch | | 11 | 1.52 | 15
| Oil pump cover plate bolt - if fitted ** | | 6 | 0.83 | 8
| Oil pump cover plate screws - Engine numbers with suffix B ** | | 3 | 0.41 | 4
| Oil pump cover to timing cover - Engine numbers without suffix B | | 9 | 1.24 | 12
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FtLb | KgM | NM | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Oil strainer bolts | 7 | 0.97 | 10
Oil strainer nut - Engine numbers with suffix B | | 16 | 2.21 | 22
| Oil sump bolts + | | 17 | 2.35 | 23
| Oil sump drain plug | | 33 | 4.56 | 45
| Rocker cover bolts: + **** Stage 1 | | 2.5 | 0.35 | 3
| Stage 2 | | 6 | 0.83 | 8
| Rocker shaft to cylinder head bolts | | 28 | 3.87 | 38
| Secondary air injection adapters - If fitted *** | | 24 | 3.32 | 33
| Spark plug | | 15 | 2.07 | 20
| Timing cover to cylinder block bolts ** | | 16 | 2.21 | 22
| * Lightly oil threads prior to assembly.
| ** Coat threads with sealant Part number STC 50552 prior to assembly.
| *** New adapters must be fitted
| **** New bolts must be fitted
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GEARBOX | FtLb | KgM | NM | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Gearbox remote control cover to tunnel | 3-synch | 7.5 to 9.5 | 1.1 to 1.3 | 11 to 13 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Drive flange nut overdrive | Type D | 100 to 130 | 13.8 to 18.0 | 136 to 176 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Drive flange nut overdrive | Type LH | 55 to 60 | 7.6 to 8.3 | 75 to 81 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Drive flange nut without overdrive | manual | 150 | 20.7 | 203 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Mounting to gearbox case | manual | 15 to 20 | 2.1 to 2.8 | 20 to 27 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Cam bracket screws | automatic | 20 to 40 | 2.77 to 5.53 | 27 to 54 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Centre support bolts | automatic | 10 to 18 | 1.38 to 2.49 | 14 to 24 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Converter to drive plate bolts | automatic | 25 to 30 | 3.46 to 4.15 | 34 to 41 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Downshift cable adaptor bolts | automatic | 8 to 9 | 1.11 to 1.24 | 11 to 12 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Drain plug | automatic | 8 to 10 | 1.11 to 1.38 | 11 to 14 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Drive flange nut | automatic | 55 to 60 | 7.6 to 8.3 | 75 to 81 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Driving flange nut | automatic | 55 to 60 | 7.6 to 8.3 | 75 to 81 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Extension housing to transmission case | automatic | 8 to 13 | 1.1 to 1.8 | 11 to 18 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Filler tube connector sleeve to transmission case | automatic | 20 to 30 | 2.77 to 4.15 | 27 to 41 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Filler tube to connector sleeve nut | automatic | 17 to 18 | 2.35 to 2.49 | 23 to 24 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Front brake band adj. screw locknut | automatic | 15 to 20 | 2.1 to 2.8 | 20 to 27 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Front servo adjusting screw locknut | automatic | 15 to 20 | 2.07 to 2.77 | 20 to 27
Front servo bolts | automatic | 8 to 13 | 1.11 to 1.80 | 11 to 18
| Governor to counterweight screws | automatic | 4 to 5 | 0.55 to 0.69 | 5 to 74
| Governor to cover plate screws | automatic | 20 to 48 | 2.77 to 6.64 | 27 to 65
| Lower valve body to upper valve body scr | automatic | 20 to 30 | 2.77 to 4.15 | 27 to 41
| Manual shaft locknut | automatic | 7 to 9 | 0.97 to 1.24 | 9 to 12
| Oil pan to gearbox | automatic | 8 to 13 | 1.1 to 1.8 | 11 to 18
| Oil tube and end plate to valve body | automatic | 20 to 30 | 2.77 to 4.15 | 27 to 41
| Pressure adaptor plug | automatic | 4 to 5 | 0.55 to 0.69 | 5 to 7
| Pump adaptor to housing bolts | automatic | 17 to 32 | 2.35 to 4.43 | 23 to 43
| Pump adaptor to housing screw | automatic | 2 to 3 | 0.28 to 0.41 | 3 to 4
| Pump adaptor to transmission case | automatic | 8 to 18.5 | 1.11 to 2.56 | 11 to 24
| Rear brake band adj. screw locknut | automatic | 25 to 30 | 3.46 to 4.15 | 34 to 41
| Rear servo adjusting screw locknut | automatic | 25 to 30 | 3.46 to 4.15 | 34 to 41
| Rear servo bolts | automatic | 13 to 27 | 1.80 to 3.73 | 18 to 37
| Starter inhibitor switch locknut | automatic | 4 to 6 | 0.55 to 0.83 | 5 to 8
| Stone guard screws | automatic | 17 to 19 | 2.35 to 2.63 | 23 to 26
| Transmission case to converter housing | automatic | 8 to 13 | 1.11 to 1.80 | 11 to 18
| Upper valve body to lower valve body scr | automatic | 20 to 30 | 2.77 to 4.15 | 27 to 41
| Valve bodies to transmission case bolts | automatic | 5 to 9 | 0.69 to 1.24 | 7 to 12
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PROP-SHAFT | FtLb | KgM | NM | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Flange nuts | All models | 30 to 35 | 4.1 to 4.8 | 41 to 47
REAR AXLE | FtLb | KgM | NM
| Axle shaft nut | Salisbury | 150 | 20.7 | 203
| Bearing retaining nut | Then align to next hole Banjo | 180 | 24.9 | 244
| Crown wheel bolts | Salisbury | 60 to 65 | 8.3 to 9.0 | 81 to 88
| Factory V8 | 63 | 8.7 | 85
| Crown wheel to differential carrier | Banjo | 55 to 60 | 7.6 to 8.3 | 75 to 81
| Differential bearing cap bolts | Salisbury | 50 to 55 | 6.9 to 7.6 | 68 to 75
| Differential bearing cap bolts | Banjo | 60 to 65 | 8.3 to 9.0 | 81 to 88
| Factory V8 | 53 | 7.3 | 72
| Half-shaft nut | Salisbury | 150 | 20.7 | 203
| Pinion bearing nut | Banjo | 135 to 140 | 18.7 to 19.4 | 183 to 190
| Pinion nut new spacer only | | 180 to 220 | 24.9 to 30.4 | 244 to 298
| Pinion nut oil seal change | Mark nut, shaft and flange positions, refit and tighten to the same point
| FRONT SUSPENSION | FtLb | KgM | NM
| Anti roll bar link | All models | 60 | 8.3 | 81
| Bearing retaining nut stage 1 | All models | 40 to 70 | 5.5 to 9.7 | 54 to 95
| stage 2 | Tighten to next split-pin hole
| Bottom wishbone pivot to cross-member nut | Factory V8 | 45 | 6.22 | 61
| Cross member to body | 4-cyl | 54 to 56 | 7.5 to 7.7 | 73 to 76
| Cross member to side member nut: Top | Factory V8 | 55 | 7.61 | 75
| Bottom | Factory V8 | 45 | 6.22 | 61
| Front shock absorber bolts | All models | 43 to 45 | 5.9 to 6.2 | 58 to 61
| King pin to damper - upper fulcrum | | 40 | 5.5 | 54
| King pin to wishbone - lower fulcrum | | 45 | 6.2 | 61
| King pin trunnion (nut on top of king pin) | | 60 | 8.3 | 81
| Shock absorber pinch bolt | All models | 28 | 3.9 | 38
| Spring pan nuts and screws | All models | 22 | 3.0 | 30
| Stiff nut to crossmember mounting bolt | Mk2 | 44 to 46 | 6.1 to 6.4 | 60 to 62
| Wishbone cross bolt | All models | 28 | 3.9 | 38
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STEERING | FtLb | KgM | NM | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Column clamp bolt Note this is given in the manual as "85 lbf inches" | Factory V8 | 7 | 0.97 | 9
Road wheel nuts | 4-cyl | 60 to 65 | 8.3 to 9.0 | 81 to 88
| Road wheel nuts | Factory V8 | 60 | 8.3 | 81
| Steering arm bolts | All models | 60 to 65 | 8.3 to 9.0 | 81 to 88
| Steering column top fixing bolts | All models | 12 to 17 | 1.66 to 2.35 | 16 to 23
| Steering column universal joint bolts | All models | 20 to 22 | 2.77 to 3.04 | 27 to 30
| Steering lever balljoint nut | All models | 34 to 35 | 4.7 to 4.8 | 46 to 47
| Steering rack and pinion bearing nut | All models | 40 | 5.5 | 54
| Steering rack fixings | 30 | 4.1 | 41
| Steering tie-rod lock nut | All models | 33 to 38 | 4.56 to 5.26 | 45 to 52
| Steering wheel nut | 36 to 38 | 4.98 to 5.26 | 49 to 52
| Steering wheel nut 11/16 in. UNF | 41 to 43 | 5.67 to 5.95 | 56 to 58
| Steering wheel nut 9/16 in. UNF | 27 to 29 | 3.73 to 4.01 | 37 to 39
| Steering wheel nut | Factory V8 | 28 | 3.87 | 38
| Swivel pin nut stage 1 | All models | 60 | 8.3 | 81
| stage 2 | Tighten to next split-pin hole
| BRAKES | FtLb | KgM | NM
| Brake caliper clamping bolts | Spotted by Ed Woods in the main body of the manual: "Only split the caliper if it is unavoidable, then replace the fluid channel seal, bolts and lock plates. Only bolts supplied by BMC Service Ltd. may be used" All models | 35.5 to 37 | 4.8 to 5.1 | 48 to 50
| Brake caliper securing bolts | All models | 40 to 45 | 5.5 to 6.2 | 54 to 61
| Brake disc to hub | All models | 40 to 45 | 5.5 to 6.2 | 54 to 61
| Brake front servo bolts | All models | 8 to 13 | 1.1 to 1.8 | 11 to 18
| Brake pressure failure switch (nylon) | Note given as 15 lb in in the WSM 1.25 | 0.173 | 1.69
| Brake pressure failure switch end plug | Note given as 200 lb in in the WSM All models | 17 | 5.5 | 27
| Brake rear servo bolts | All models | 13 to 27 | 1.8 to 3.7 | 18 to 37
| Brake stone guard screws | All models | 17 to 19 | 5.5 to 2.6 | 23 to 26
| Hydraulic brake pipe connect 7/16 UNF | 7 to 10 | 5.5 to 1.4 | 9 to 14
| Hydraulic brake pipe connection 3/8 UNF | 5 to 7 | 5.5 to 1.0 | 7 to 9
| Master cylinder port adaptors | RB | 33 | 5.5 to 4.6 | 45 to 45
| Master cylinder reservoir fixing bolts | All models | 5 | 5.5 | 7
| Rear brake adjuster fixing nuts | All models | 5 to 7 | 0.69 to 0.97 | 7 to 9
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REAR SUSPENSION | FtLb | KgM | NM | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Rear shock absorber bolts | 4-Cyl | 55 to 60 | 7.6 to 8.3 | 75 to 81 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Shock absorber to side-member nut | Factory V8 | 58 | 8.0 | 78.6
GENERAL | FtLb | KgM | NM
| Alternator mounting bolt | All models | 20 | 2.8 | 27
| Alternator pulley nut | All models | 25 | 3.5 | 34
| Alternator shaft nut | All models | 25 to 30 | 3.5 to 4.1 | 34 to 41
| Interior mirror special screw | Note given as 5 lb in in the WSM All models | 0.42 | 0.058 | 0.57
| Starter motor mounting bolts | All models | 30 | 4.1 | 41
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