Lug Nut Torque
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Lug Nut Torque
I had my car into the dealer to have the emergency brake adjusted. They could not resist taking off the rear wheels. I asked them if they used a torque wrench to tighten and they did not. They say there air wrenches are set at the correct level. I thought I should check. What is the correct level for lug nuts to be torqued too. Thanks.
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Re: Lug Nut Torque (Torch 97)
What is the correct level for lug nuts to be torqued too.
Ranger
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Re: Lug Nut Torque (Torch 97)
Rangers right. I would also be sure that the face of the rotor hub, which will come in contact with the wheel, is clean and free from rust and debris. Sometimes they just pop them back on...... :rolleyes:
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Re: Lug Nut Torque (Torch 97)
of course ranger is correct, who do you think did his front wheels last week? he learned that from me. 
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Re: Lug Nut Torque (Torch 97)
Ranger is the man! I never let an air wrench near my wheels. Do like I did and find a good little shop that will take the time to change/rotate/balance your wheels/tires w/o using the air wrenches. Those things are bad news.
