Wheel nut torque
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Wheel nut torque
I AM SURE IT IS HERE SOMEPLACE BUT I CANNOT FIND IT. I ALSO DO NOT SEE IT IN MY MANUAL. What is the wheel nut torque for an 06 C6 with stockwheels and tires? Thanks guys.
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I found it in the tech section:
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c6-t...-lug-nuts.html
happy torqueing
mike
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c6-t...-lug-nuts.html
happy torqueing
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and lastly, torque the nuts in a star pattern and as a good rule of thumb, increase the torque in steps like 40 then to 80 and finish at 100.
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The number is 100, not 99, nor 101 or 102. Once you get to 99, proceed to 100, if you have gone further than 100 you have gone to far and should start over. Lugs should be torqued while on the ground, not above. Start with one lug and torque to 100, then proceed to the lug across (not next to) and torque to 100. Continue until all 5 are at 100, and then repeat to ensure all are torqued to 100.
This should help all remember that lug torque is 100.... sorry... monte python is in my mind for some reason... the holy handgranade!
This should help all remember that lug torque is 100.... sorry... monte python is in my mind for some reason... the holy handgranade!
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Snug the lug nuts while in the air and do final torque sequence on the ground unless you have a helper applying brakes so that wheels don't spin while doing your torque sequence. The rear can be done in the air with the parking brake applied to hold the wheel from spinning. Torque in a progressive manner as already stated. Do NOT torque one down to 100 lb/ft and go to next in sequence as wheels are lug centric and all need to be snugged down prior to applying torque to ensure that wheel is concentric with hub.
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http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c6-c...centric-2.html
One clue is the shape of the lug nuts themselves. They are conical and they center the wheel via the lugs when torqued.
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Take a look at this thread especially post #28 for an expert's reply.
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c6-c...centric-2.html
One clue is the shape of the lug nuts themselves. They are conical and they center the wheel via the lugs when torqued.
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c6-c...centric-2.html
One clue is the shape of the lug nuts themselves. They are conical and they center the wheel via the lugs when torqued.
Hello,
I see a lot of back and forth on this question. Just want to clear things up. They are not hub centric. The wheels are centered on the stud and are lug centric.
A hub centric wheel is centered upon installation by the machine fit over the hub, hence the term, the OEM wheels on the ‘Vette are lug-centric, meaning that they are centered by the lugs making it critical that a proper torque sequence, on jack stands, is followed. Not properly following the torque procedure will result in an off center wheel and a vibration concern. Hope this helps.
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I see a lot of back and forth on this question. Just want to clear things up. They are not hub centric. The wheels are centered on the stud and are lug centric.
A hub centric wheel is centered upon installation by the machine fit over the hub, hence the term, the OEM wheels on the ‘Vette are lug-centric, meaning that they are centered by the lugs making it critical that a proper torque sequence, on jack stands, is followed. Not properly following the torque procedure will result in an off center wheel and a vibration concern. Hope this helps.
Geoff Allen
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I have always lug centered my wheels on all cars for well over 40 years with the wheels off the ground by snugging up all of the lug nuts to maybe 30 ft-lbs with a simple socket wrench. Then I drop the wheel down until the tire makes good contact with the ground but the floor jack is still carrying a lot of the vehicle weight. Then I do the star pattern in 3 stages with a torque wrench. Never have had a warped rotor.
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Good point. On all three of our Corvettes, after driving a few miles I could always get some movement on the lug nuts when re-torquing. Not true on the Toyotas, for some reason.
I retorque the 'vette after 20 miles, 200 miles, 2000 miles.
After that, they seem to stay tight.
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This link may be helpful for nearly all torque requirements:
http://www.gmheritagecenter.com/gm-h...t-Corvette.pdf
http://www.gmheritagecenter.com/gm-h...t-Corvette.pdf
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And forum member David Farmer has great info on his website about all torque specs for the Vette, as well as a bunch of other good info on alignments, etc.:
http://davidfarmerstuff.com
Bob
http://davidfarmerstuff.com
Bob