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Old Apr 13, 2010 | 11:40 PM
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Wondering what the torque is on wheels on a C6 ? Thanks
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100 ft/lbs
Also a good idea to torque them in stages (such as 50, 75 & lastly at 100 ft-lbs) in the classic star pattern.
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In addition once you torque them to 100ftlbs, it's a good idea to check it after your first drive. Some are known to loosen up a bit and need to be retorqued.
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