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07-31-2008, 09:21 AM

mack44

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Lug Nut Torque

Anyone know off hand how much the lug nuts on the tires should be torqued to?

Thanks!

07-31-2008, 10:56 AM

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Anyone know off hand how much the lug nuts on the tires should be torqued to?

Thanks!

Standard value: "wrench tight plus a quarter turn" :>)

07-31-2008, 11:32 AM

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Re: Lug Nut Torque

Service manual states 76 ft-lbs.

07-31-2008, 11:34 AM

mack44

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Service manual states 76 ft-lbs.

Thanks!!

08-01-2008, 07:38 AM

tbone526

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Standard value: "wrench tight plus a quarter turn" :>)

Dang...I knew I was doing something wrong. I was taught:

"Tighten it until it breaks, then back it off a quarter turn".

08-01-2008, 07:47 AM

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Dang...I knew I was doing something wrong. I was taught:

"Tighten it until it breaks, then back it off a quarter turn".

You went to public school didn't you?

The correct value is half a turn before it breaks!

Say it!

08-01-2008, 10:20 AM

tbone526

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Yes, I did.

The physics lab had a sign that warned:

DO NOT LOOK INTO LASER WITH REMAINING EYE

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