Running gear, axles, steering

Wheel change, wheel installation

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010203040503022N·mlb·ft
Tightening torque found on this page
  • Preserving wheel centring seat → Chapter.
1 - When fitting the wheel, pull in all wheel bolts uniformly by hand.
2 - Tighten wheel bolts in diagonal sequence to 30 N·m.
3 - Lower vehicle onto floor. Use torque wrench to firmly tighten wheel bolts diagonally to specified torque → Chapter.
WARNING

Do not use an impact screwdriver to screw in the bolts.

Wheel change, wheel installation

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