> -----Original Message-----
> From: jon@dakota-truck.net
>
> The procedure used was my normal one - when the wheel was still in
> the air, I used a an air impact driver on a low setting (well below 100
> lb-ft, probably would be 40-50 or so) just to snug up the lugs, then
> lowered the vehicle until the tire was touching the ground; not with
> the full weight, just enough so that the tire won't turn when using
> the torque wrench, then used a clicker style torque wrench in the
> standard "star" pattern to take them to 100 lb-ft. I go through the
> pattern twice, and if any lugs move at all during the second round,
> I'll run through them again.
>
>
> -- -Jon-
For what it's worth Jon, that's basically the procedure I use on our Stratus
and Grand Cherokee. 100 lb-ft (per the FSM) and I've never had one loosen.
That is with factory aluminum wheels. Don't know if results/procedure
would be any different with aftermarket or steel wheels.
Ray
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