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40–01 Wheel Nut Check IMPORTANT: After a wheel has been installed, See for disc wheel nut torque specifications, and see for the wheel nut tightening se- quence. NOTICE Insufficient wheel nut (rim nut) torque can cause breakage, and extreme tire tread wear. Excessive When checking stud-piloted rear dual disc wheels Disc Wheel Fastener Torques Description Nut Size Wheel Manufacturer Torque: lbf·ft (N·m) 10-Hole and 8-Hole Hub-Piloted Disc Wheel With Two-Piece Flange Nuts * Front and Rear Wheel Nut M22 x 1.5 All 450–500 (610–678) 10-Hole Stud-Piloted Disc Wheel With Inner and Outer Nuts † Front Wheel Nut 1-1/8–16 All 450–500 (610–678) Rear Wheel Inner Nut 3/4–16 All 450–500 (610–678) Rear Wheel Outer Nut 1-1/8–16 All 450–500 (610–678) * Torque values for hub-piloted wheels are given for lubricated threads. Lubricate threads with SAE 30W engine oil. Do not apply thread lubricant to ball seats of the nuts and wheels. Wipe it off if it is applied accidentally. † Torque values for stud-piloted wheels are given for clean, dry threads. Table 1, Disc Wheel Fastener Torques 40–02 Tire Check Tires should be inspected closely during the first Maintain the proper pressures for carried loads, per Have the wheel alignment checked after the first Do not continue to drive the vehicle if tires develop • blisters; 09/18/2001 A B f400164 1 10 8 6 3 5 4 9 2 7 1 2 4 6 7 5 8 3 A. 8-Stud Disc Wheel B. 10-Stud Disc Wheel Fig. 1, Wheel Nut Tightening Sequence Wheels and Tires 40 40/1 |