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MGB 18G/18GA Torque Wrench Settings - Engine, Axle, Suspension & Steering Specs

MGB General Data Torque Wrench Settings: engine, rear axle, suspension and steering values
MGB General Data Torque Wrench Settings: engine, rear axle, suspension and steering valuesOriginal file
MGB General Data Torque Wrench Settings: engine, rear axle, suspension and steering values

MGB factory torque wrench settings chart (18G/18GA) covering main bearings, big-ends, cylinder head, axle, suspension, steering and road wheel fasteners in lb. ft.

Part of 1962-1974 MG B Torque Specs

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This is page 55 ("General Data 9") from the MGB workshop manual, Issue 5 (reference 15676), continuing the General Data section for the 18G/18GA engine. The page lists complete factory torque wrench settings, given in both lb. ft. and kg. m., organized by system. Engine specifications include main bearing nuts (70 lb. ft.), cylinder head nuts (45-50 lb. ft.), big-end bolts (35-40 lb. ft.), flywheel set screws (40 lb. ft.), rocker bracket nuts, oil pump, sump, timing cover, rear plate, water pump, manifold, oil filter, clutch-to-flywheel, carburetter, distributor clamp, and fan blade fasteners. Rear axle values cover the crown wheel to differential carrier (55-60 lb. ft.), differential bearing cap (60-65 lb. ft.), pinion bearing nut (135-140 lb. ft.), rear brake adjuster nuts, and bearing retaining nut (180 lb. ft.). Suspension figures include rear shock absorber bolts (55-60 lb. ft.), front shock absorber bolts, brake disc to hub, brake calliper mounting, front bearing retaining nut, and cross-member to body. Steering torques cover the steering arm bolts, steering-wheel nut, tie-rod locknut, lever ball joint nut, and universal joint bolt. Road wheel nuts are specified at 60-65 lb. ft. A reader can use this page to correctly torque virtually all major fasteners on an MGB with the 18G/18GA engine.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the cylinder head torque for the MGB 18G/18GA engine?
Cylinder head nuts are torqued to 45 to 50 lb. ft. (6·2 to 6·9 kg. m.).
What torque should MGB road wheel nuts be tightened to?
Road wheel nuts are torqued to 60 to 65 lb. ft. (8·3 to 8·9 kg. m.).
What are the main bearing and big-end bolt torques for the 18G/18GA MGB engine?
Main bearing nuts: 70 lb. ft. (9·7 kg. m.). Big-end bolts: 35 to 40 lb. ft. (4·8 to 5·5 kg. m.).
What is the torque for the MGB rear axle pinion bearing nut?
The pinion bearing nut is torqued to 135 to 140 lb. ft. (18·6 to 19·3 kg. m.).
How tight should the MGB steering-wheel nut be?
The steering-wheel nut is torqued to 41 to 43 lb. ft. (5·7 to 5·9 kg. m.).

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