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Description / Abstract: Purpose.
To determine torque required to slip mating rotational components of a fastened joint. Examples of joints where this procedure may be used would include:
• Crankshaft balancer (damper) to crankshaft
• Accessory drive belt tensioner attachments
• Flywheels/flex plates
Applicability.
Unless otherwise specified, this procedure applies to initial tightening event of joints using threaded fasteners with new thread and bearing surfaces and new clamped members.