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Old May 18, 2006 | 03:03 PM
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Default lug nut torque on C5?
What's the lug nut torque on a C5?
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Old May 18, 2006 | 03:04 PM
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Final torque # is 100ft. lbs.
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Seems high but ok.
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Old May 18, 2006 | 03:26 PM
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Torque them again after you have driven for a while.
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Old May 18, 2006 | 03:42 PM
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100 ft-lbs on dry studs is correct
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