Audi A4 wheel bolt torque

I got a flat tire repaired yesterday and when the repair
shop guy remounted it, I asked if the torque was 90 ft-lb.
He said they did only 80 and 100, 80 for cars and 100 for
trucks. Is 80 ft-lb okay? Thanks.

-SJS

80 is fine but 90 is better.


"sjsturner" > wrote in message
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> I got a flat tire repaired yesterday and when the repair
> shop guy remounted it, I asked if the torque was 90 ft-lb.
> He said they did only 80 and 100, 80 for cars and 100 for
> trucks. Is 80 ft-lb okay? Thanks.
>
> -SJS

You should torque to 90ft-lbs, or 120Nm, just like the manual says.
Use a star pattern for best results.

If you don't have a torque wrench of your own, you should get one.
They are not expensive and they can save you a lot of hassle. You
should be able to get a clicking type for about $20 at Sears. Be sure
to get a 17mm socket.

--Cesar


On 20 Aug 2004 08:16:40 -0700, (sjsturner) wrote:

>I got a flat tire repaired yesterday and when the repair
>shop guy remounted it, I asked if the torque was 90 ft-lb.
>He said they did only 80 and 100, 80 for cars and 100 for
>trucks. Is 80 ft-lb okay? Thanks.
>
>-SJS

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= Cesar Borgia
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