Torquing lug nuts - NEW

These are the tools you will need. The top is a lug wrench. In the middle is a torque wrench. At the bottom are lug nut socket and i/2 inch extension bar.

nobody@smugmug.com (He Ruide) — Mon, 21 Apr 2008 16:33:03 -0700

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These are the tools you will need. The top is a lug wrench. In the middle is a torque wrench. At the bottom are lug nut socket and i/2 inch extension bar.

These are two different torque wrenches. The top one is a Craftsman while the bottom one is an inexpensive one from Harbor Freight.

nobody@smugmug.com (He Ruide) — Mon, 21 Apr 2008 16:30:33 -0700

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These are two different torque wrenches. The top one is a Craftsman while the bottom one is an inexpensive one from Harbor Freight.

Both torque wrenches have markings on the shaft with the pound/kilograms of force. For example the shaft marking goes up in increments of 10 pounds. The top of the handle has makings from 0 ...

nobody@smugmug.com (He Ruide) — Mon, 21 Apr 2008 16:56:13 -0700

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Both torque wrenches have markings on the shaft with the pound/kilograms of force. For example the shaft marking goes up in increments of 10 pounds. The top of the handle has makings from 0 ...

Use a lug tool to loosen the lug nuts. You should not use the torque wrench to loosen the lugs or as a socket wrench. Also do not torque a wheel that is hot.

nobody@smugmug.com (He Ruide) — Sun, 20 Apr 2008 19:28:51 -0700

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Use a lug tool to loosen the lug nuts. You should not use the torque wrench to loosen the lugs or as a socket wrench. Also do not torque a wheel that is hot.

Hand tighten the lugs.

nobody@smugmug.com (He Ruide) — Mon, 21 Apr 2008 16:31:35 -0700

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Hand tighten the lugs.

Turn the locking ring anti-clockwise to loose the handle.

nobody@smugmug.com (He Ruide) — Sun, 20 Apr 2008 19:33:19 -0700

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Turn the locking ring anti-clockwise to loose the handle.

Turn the handle until the zero on the handle lines up with the 10 pound graduation (e.g. 20 pound). If needed continue turning the handle to increase the force by one pound increments.

nobody@smugmug.com (He Ruide) — Sun, 20 Apr 2008 19:31:07 -0700

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Turn the handle until the zero on the handle lines up with the 10 pound graduation (e.g. 20 pound). If needed continue turning the handle to increase the force by one pound increments.

Turn the locking ring clockwise to lock the handle in place.

nobody@smugmug.com (He Ruide) — Mon, 21 Apr 2008 15:03:44 -0700

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Turn the locking ring clockwise to lock the handle in place.

Torque sequence Stage 1 - Fleetwood recomends 20 to 25 foot pounds for all steel and aluminum wheels. Gently turn the wrench until you hear/feel a click. At this point you have torque the lu ...

nobody@smugmug.com (He Ruide) — Sun, 20 Apr 2008 19:30:03 -0700

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Torque sequence Stage 1 - Fleetwood recomends 20 to 25 foot pounds for all steel and aluminum wheels. Gently turn the wrench until you hear/feel a click. At this point you have torque the lu ...

Continue tigthen all the other lugs using the numbered sequence.

nobody@smugmug.com (He Ruide) — Mon, 21 Apr 2008 18:53:14 -0700

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Continue tigthen all the other lugs using the numbered sequence.

Torque sequence Stage 2. Loosen the locking ring and increase the torque setting. Fleetwood recomends the following torque: Steel wheels 10 inch - 35 to 40 pounds 12 inch - 35 to 40 p ...

nobody@smugmug.com (He Ruide) — Sun, 20 Apr 2008 19:32:15 -0700

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Torque sequence Stage 2. Loosen the locking ring and increase the torque setting. Fleetwood recomends the following torque: Steel wheels 10 inch - 35 to 40 pounds 12 inch - 35 to 40 p ...

Gently turn the wrench until you hear/feel a click. Stop turning and the wrench will reset itself.

nobody@smugmug.com (He Ruide) — Sun, 20 Apr 2008 19:35:37 -0700

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Gently turn the wrench until you hear/feel a click. Stop turning and the wrench will reset itself.

Torque sequence Stage 3. Loosen the locking ring and increase the torque. Fleetwood recomends the following torque: Steel wheels 10 inch - 75 pounds 12 inch - 75 pounds 13 inch - 7 ...

nobody@smugmug.com (He Ruide) — Mon, 21 Apr 2008 05:20:11 -0700

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Torque sequence Stage 3. Loosen the locking ring and increase the torque. Fleetwood recomends the following torque: Steel wheels 10 inch - 75 pounds 12 inch - 75 pounds 13 inch - 7 ...

Gently turn the wrench until you hear/feel a click. Stop turning and the wrench will reset itself.

nobody@smugmug.com (He Ruide) — Mon, 21 Apr 2008 05:03:01 -0700

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Gently turn the wrench until you hear/feel a click. Stop turning and the wrench will reset itself.

Repeat the process for the other wheel(s)

nobody@smugmug.com (He Ruide) — Sun, 20 Apr 2008 19:37:00 -0700

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Repeat the process for the other wheel(s)

Loosen the locking ring and turn the torque back to the minimum setting. Clean and store where the wrench will not be damaged.

nobody@smugmug.com (He Ruide) — Sun, 20 Apr 2008 19:38:09 -0700

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Loosen the locking ring and turn the torque back to the minimum setting. Clean and store where the wrench will not be damaged.