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What is the proper torque value for the wheel lug bolts on a 2001 V70
(alloy wheels, if that makes a difference)?
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Roger Mills
In an earlier contribution to this discussion,
VADIS says 140 Nm (~103 ft.lbs)
I've never been convinced that a torque wrench is necessary when doing up
wheel bolts or nuts - there isn't one supplied with the spare wheel! I just
do them up tight - and then some!
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Cheers,
Roger
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What is the proper torque value for the wheel lug bolts on a 2001 V70
(alloy wheels, if that makes a difference)?
TIA...
VADIS says 140 Nm (~103 ft.lbs)
I've never been convinced that a torque wrench is necessary when doing up
wheel bolts or nuts - there isn't one supplied with the spare wheel! I just
do them up tight - and then some!
--
Cheers,
Roger
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Michael Pardee
Roger Mills said:In an earlier contribution to this discussion,
VADIS says 140 Nm (~103 ft.lbs)
I've never been convinced that a torque wrench is necessary when doing up
wheel bolts or nuts - there isn't one supplied with the spare wheel! I
just do them up tight - and then some!
I had much less trouble with brake pulsation after I started using a torque
wrench on wheels with disc brakes. Drums don't seem to care.
Mike
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Roger Mills
In an earlier contribution to this discussion,
How do you explain that? Are you suggesting that you were succeeding in
distorting the discs? When using a torque wrench, were they tighter than
before, or less tight?
I'm a great believer in doing them up in sequence 1-3-5-2-4 *three* times -
i.e. nipping them on the first pass, tightening them on the second (while
still on the jack) and finally tightening them on the ground. I've never had
any problems with brake pulsation - other than the anti-lock mechanism
occasionally doing what it's designed to do!
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Cheers,
Roger
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Michael Pardee said:I had much less trouble with brake pulsation after I started using a
torque wrench on wheels with disc brakes. Drums don't seem to care.
Mike
How do you explain that? Are you suggesting that you were succeeding in
distorting the discs? When using a torque wrench, were they tighter than
before, or less tight?
I'm a great believer in doing them up in sequence 1-3-5-2-4 *three* times -
i.e. nipping them on the first pass, tightening them on the second (while
still on the jack) and finally tightening them on the ground. I've never had
any problems with brake pulsation - other than the anti-lock mechanism
occasionally doing what it's designed to do!
--
Cheers,
Roger
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The spare wheel is temporary...
I do them with the torque wrench for a couple of reasons:
1. Why not? They are bolts, just like any other bolt, with the
additional caveat that their function is somewhat more critical at 140
km/hr than the valve cover fasteners.
2. I can sleep soundly, knowing that the bolts are not over-stressed.
3. I know that they are tight enough so that my Lovely Bride will not
lose a wheel whilst driving, but not so tihgt that she can't remove them
on the side of the road, should she need to put the spare on.
I've heard this before, I don't know if it's urban legend or not.
I'm betting that they are less tight with a torque wrench. Back when
dinosaurs roamed the earth, I was a technician at a VW dealer...I always
used a torque wrench on alloy wheels. I was the only guy that did so.
Everyone else shot them on with the air wrench...this was before the
days of torque-limiting extensions (which I don't trust so much anyway).
Had a few people complain after getting a flat, though I don't recall
any complaints of brake pulsation...
That should work - if they aren't too tight! <g>
I do them with the torque wrench for a couple of reasons:
1. Why not? They are bolts, just like any other bolt, with the
additional caveat that their function is somewhat more critical at 140
km/hr than the valve cover fasteners.
2. I can sleep soundly, knowing that the bolts are not over-stressed.
3. I know that they are tight enough so that my Lovely Bride will not
lose a wheel whilst driving, but not so tihgt that she can't remove them
on the side of the road, should she need to put the spare on.
How do you explain that? Are you suggesting that you were succeeding in
distorting the discs?
I've heard this before, I don't know if it's urban legend or not.
When using a torque wrench, were they tighter than
before, or less tight?
I'm betting that they are less tight with a torque wrench. Back when
dinosaurs roamed the earth, I was a technician at a VW dealer...I always
used a torque wrench on alloy wheels. I was the only guy that did so.
Everyone else shot them on with the air wrench...this was before the
days of torque-limiting extensions (which I don't trust so much anyway).
Had a few people complain after getting a flat, though I don't recall
any complaints of brake pulsation...
I'm a great believer in doing them up in sequence 1-3-5-2-4 *three* times -
i.e. nipping them on the first pass, tightening them on the second (while
still on the jack) and finally tightening them on the ground.
That should work - if they aren't too tight! <g>
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Michael Pardee
Roger Mills said:In an earlier contribution to this discussion,
How do you explain that? Are you suggesting that you were succeeding in
distorting the discs? When using a torque wrench, were they tighter than
before, or less tight?
I realize the whole "brake pulsation" thing is controversial; I'm just
reporting my experience. FWIW, here's CanadianDriver's take on it:
http://www.canadiandriver.com/articles/jk/020109.htm
"...Incorrect tightening of the wheel nuts also can warp a rotor. When
installing a wheel, snug up the wheel nuts and then tighten them in two
stages using an alternating criss-cross pattern. Using a torque wrench is
critical on modern vehicles. ..."
Your Experience May Vary
Mike