2615 bolt specs

[Mr. Peabody]

Please, a little advice...thanks.

I need to re-torque the wheel, axle, frame and lower linkage bolts on my tractor.

I don't have a torque wrench...what should I use/buy?...1/2 or 3/4?

Bolt size? What sockets do I need? Pretty sure wheel bolts are 22mm, but unsure of the others.

And, should I buy regular sockets or impact sockets?

Northern tool has some good prices on these, but I'm open to suggestions.

Thanks again.

 

[Sergei]

Most if not all of the torque setting and socket size should be in you in your operator's manual, there in my manual. If you don't have a manual then you should invest in getting one. As far as a torque wrench size that may come down to how much money you what to spend.And unless your using an impact tool getting that type socket is not a good investment.

 

[Mr. Peabody]

I went through my manual and besides the torque specs for each bolt, the only other info I found was that the bolts were M(12x35) high tensile steel.

No bolt or socket sizes.

I'm at work for 48 hours (fire station) and don't have my manual. I was hoping to find out what sizes I need and make an online purchase while here.

Thanks again.

 

[Sergei]

Ok, then I would just go out and buy a complete set of metric sockets and wrenches since everything on the tractor is mostly likely in metric. This way you can't go wrong and end up not having the right size and this will saves having to make extra trips to the store. I'm no expert on metric and I may be wrong but my understanding is the M12 is the diameter of the bolt and the 35 will be the length in mm. This site below may help.

How to Read a Screw Thread Callout - wikiHow

 

[George2615]

A 1/2" drive metric socket set will get the job done. You will need various sizes to work on your tractor. If buying from Northern or Harbor Freight get the impact set with long (6 and 8") extensions to re-torque the wheels and buy a clicker torque wrench. For re-torque of the engine mounts, remove one bolt at a time, put loctite on the threads, reinstall and torque to spec.
In my opinion, I'd spend a little more and get Craftsman tools at Sears.

 

[buck12]

As George said buy a quality set of sockets. Your knuckles will thank you. A good set to include 1/2" drive will do all need on a 2615.

 

[Mace Canute]

If you are going to buy a clicker style torque wrench, do a little checking around to see if that particular make can be calibrated. Some can and some can't. Clicker style are nice to use but the old beam type are surprisingly accurate and cheap! At one time that's all that was used. A half inch drive is all you need and the non impact driver sockets are nicer to use.

 

[bindian]

I rent my torque wrenches (O'reilly Auto) when I need one and I am not at the hangar to borrow one for the night. I used to have my own Snap On torque wrench, but it eventually got too old and out of calibration. After a while using a torque wrench............your elbow gets calibrated. Ask any old mechanic!
hugs, Brandi