Cerbera torque settings

A consolidated reference of fastener torque figures for the TVR Cerbera, together with the factory geometry settings and ride heights. Values are in pound-feet (lb·ft) unless stated. Always cross-check against an official workshop manual before working on safety-critical assemblies — brakes, suspension, steering and driveline fasteners in particular.

Engine and driveline

Fastener	Torque (lb·ft)	Notes
Bellhousing to gearbox	50
Bellhousing to engine	50
Cam / rocker covers	15
Cam bearing caps	17
Cam sprocket to camshaft	20
Clutch cover to flywheel	25
Flywheel to crank spigot	60
Slave cylinder to bellhousing	15
Starter motor to engine	18
Lambda sensors	Finger tight + 180°
Gearbox fill and drain plugs	20
Propshaft to diff flange bolts	45
Diff front bracket to chassis	95
CV joints	28–32	Apply Loctite

Brakes

Brake fasteners are safety-critical — use a calibrated torque wrench and renew any single-use fasteners as specified by the manufacturer.

Fastener	Torque (lb·ft)	Notes
Caliper mount to hub carrier	40–45
Caliper to caliper mount / carrier	40–45
Caliper halves, M8 bolts	29	Grade 12.9
Caliper halves, M10 bolts	57	Grade 12.9
Brake line banjo bolt	9–10 + 90°	Angle-tightened
Bleed nipple	12
Pad retaining bolt	10

Suspension and steering

Fastener	Torque (lb·ft)	Notes
Wishbones, lower	55
Wishbones, upper	40–45
Shock absorbers	45–50
Lower ball joint to suspension	20–25
Lower ball joint taper nut	60–70
Upper ball joint plate to hub carrier	20–25
Upper ball joint to plate	50–55
Hub to hub carrier	45–50	Apply Loctite
Front hub centre bolt	70–75
Rear hub driveshaft / hub 41 mm nut	220	See note below
Steering arm to hub carrier	45–50
Drag link to chassis	40–45
Drag link to suspension arm	45–50
Track rod end taper nut	35–40
Wheel nut	55–60
Anti-roll bar, front	Not recorded
Anti-roll bar, rear	Not recorded

Rear hub 41 mm nut: the thread tightens in the direction of wheel rotation, so the left- and right-hand sides use opposite-handed threads. Confirm the handing before applying torque.

Geometry settings

Setting	Value
Camber, front and rear	0.5° – 1.25° negative
Caster, front	3.5° – 4.5° positive
Toe-in, front and rear	10’ – 20’ (minutes)

Ride height

Measured from the chassis outrigger corners to the ground.

Position	Height
Front	125 mm
Rear	130 mm

Other useful dimensions

Item	Dimension
Coolant hose ID — three hoses to thermostat	35 mm

Cautions

• Suspension, steering and brake fasteners should be torqued with a calibrated wrench, and any nyloc or single-use nuts replaced rather than reused.
• Where Loctite is specified (CV joints, hub-to-carrier), clean and degrease the threads first, and use the correct grade.
• Angle-tightened fasteners (banjo bolts, lambda sensors) need the initial preload before the angular turn — don’t skip the first step.
• Two anti-roll bar figures are missing from this source; check a workshop manual before refitting.

Compiled from a community workshop reference — always verify against the original manufacturer documentation before relying on it.