Lug nut torque question
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I just use an electric drill or air gun to put on the lug nuts. It tighets them to about 70-80 lbs, then I torque them to 100 ft lbs.
Rember to REMOVE that little siraded ( sp?) washer holding on the brake disk. That is put there during the manufacturing process to hold the disk on and should have been removed during dealer prep, but never is.
Something else guys, use a DEEP socket SIX sided 19 mm socket, not a 12 sided or a 3/4" socket. 3/4" socket for C4s and earler.
I dont like those soft sided sockets as they do flex slightly.
Dont worry about scuffing those lug nuts, they come tossed lously in a big box from the manufacture to BG.