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.