Wheel Stud / Lug Nut: Service and Repair

WHEEL NUT TIGHTENING
1. Tightening torque
Steel and aluminum alloy wheel
Specified torque 90 - 110 Nm (900 - 1,100 kgf-cm, 65 - 80 ft. lbs.)

CAUTION: When using an impact gun, final tightening torque should be checked using a hand torque wrench.





2. Tightening order
Go around the wheel tightening every other nut until they are all tight.
Then double-check each nut for tightness.

INSTRUCTIONS FOR ALUMINUM TYPE WHEELS
1. Aluminum is vulnerable to alkalies. If the vehicle has been exposed to automobile washing detergent, or salt from sea water, or road chemicals, rinse the vehicle as soon as possible. Then apply wax to the wheels to prevent corrosion.
2. When steam cleaning the vehicle, do not direct the steam onto the aluminum wheels.
When tightening nuts for aluminum wheels, observe the following:
a. Clean the hub surface.
b. After finger-tightening the wheel nuts, tighten to specifications.
c. Do not use an impact gun or push the wrench by foot to tighten the wheel nuts.
d. Do not apply oil to the threaded portions.