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Old Nov 23, 2006 | 09:48 PM
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Anyone have a shop manual? I tried looking through the owner's manual for the torque spec for tightening the wheels but it's not to be found. If someone would provide the information needed it would be appreciated. I'm running the stock aluminum wheel.

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Old Nov 23, 2006 | 10:42 PM
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100 lb. ft. Best to tighten in a crisscross pattern in steps. I personally tighten to 50 lb. ft., then 75 lb. ft. and lastly 100 lb. ft.

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Old Nov 24, 2006 | 01:05 AM
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Originally Posted by GrayC5
100 lb. ft. Best to tighten in a crisscross pattern in steps. I personally tighten to 50 lb. ft., then 75 lb. ft. and lastly 100 lb. ft.
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Old Nov 24, 2006 | 08:16 AM
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Dont forget to remove the little washers used to hold the Rotors on. Those are only for the manufactureing process and should have been removed at dealer prep, but they never are.
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Old Nov 24, 2006 | 09:33 AM
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This is the end of the procedures for brake pad replacements.. And yes they recommend tightening in a crisscross pattern.. I have the whole brake pad.caliper,rotor replacement procedure in a Word file if anyone wants it.. Has pictures, tools needed etc... Great for novices or anyone for that matter

4. Install the NEW brake caliper mounting bracket bolts. Tighten
Tighten the brake caliper mounting bracket bolts to 175 N•m (125 lb ft).
5. Install the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tires and Wheels. Tighten
Tighten the wheel nuts in sequence to 140 N•m (100 lb ft).
6. Lower the vehicle.
7. Check the fluid level.

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It's in my owners manual.
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Old Nov 24, 2006 | 09:23 PM
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100 ft. lbs. is correct torque and you should also retorque after a little driving, just to be sure.
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Thanks to all those who replied!

Tex - What Page? I'd sure like to know where! Thanks!
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It's on page 6-75 in my 2002 owners manual under "Capacities and Specifications"
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Great info Ernie
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Originally Posted by Sniper168gr
Anyone have a shop manual? I tried looking through the owner's manual for the torque spec for tightening the wheels but it's not to be found. If someone would provide the information needed it would be appreciated. I'm running the stock aluminum wheel.

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in my 2000, it is in the manual. flip to the index for lug nut or wheel lug torque.

it showed 100ft lbs.
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Its also in the 1999 manual under "Capacities and Specifications".
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