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Lug Nut Tightening Policy Sample Document from Premium Area
Lug Nut Tightening Policy – Free sample document from Premium Member area
1: Clean the threads on the wheel studs.
2: Clean any debris from the back side of the wheels.
3: Inspect wheel studs for excess corrosion or thread damage.
4: Inspect wheel stud holes for damage.
5: Install nuts by hand until the end of stud is flush with nut – if they require more force than hand tightening to do this, stop and find out why.
6: Tighten the nuts in a star pattern using the lowest number torque stick – 70 lbs. or less – attached to an impact wrench (unless manufacturer specifically states hand tighten only – then use no power tools).
7: Lower vehicle fully.
8: Look up the torque specification for this specific vehicle.
9: Hand tighten the nuts in a star pattern to the correct specification using a torque wrench.
10: Make 100% sure all lug nuts have been tightened as instructed.
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