Wheel Nut Torque
#1
Wheel Nut Torque
When I removed all four wheels to paint the calipers & hubs, I noticed that none of the lug nuts were very tight. I also saw uneven wear on the back side of the wheel where the nuts should have been holding the wheels tight to the hubs.
The owners manual (on page 5-125) indicates that the Wheel Nut Torque should be "100 lb ft".
I know that mine were no where near "100 lb ft"
They are now.
The owners manual (on page 5-125) indicates that the Wheel Nut Torque should be "100 lb ft".
I know that mine were no where near "100 lb ft"
They are now.
#2
Here is another thread on that topic not the SS though but a good reference:
https://www.chevyhhr.net/forums/problems-service-repairs-42/brake-pedal-shutter-check-10686/
https://www.chevyhhr.net/forums/problems-service-repairs-42/brake-pedal-shutter-check-10686/
#3
At the end of (the assembly) line after the vehicle is built, random vehicles are selected and each wheel lug nut is checked for the proper torque. This is a validation process.
So, how did one wheel lug nut on the front driver's side get tighten to just over 150 lbs on my just delivered car (09/2005)? That was the questions I asked my dealer's service manager.
His answer is that they use torque bars and I asked why they were messing with the wheels of my car.
He didn't have an answer but I suspect it is a way of getting future brake business.
So, how did one wheel lug nut on the front driver's side get tighten to just over 150 lbs on my just delivered car (09/2005)? That was the questions I asked my dealer's service manager.
His answer is that they use torque bars and I asked why they were messing with the wheels of my car.
He didn't have an answer but I suspect it is a way of getting future brake business.
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