Torquing the wheels

You will need to purchase cam locks that bolt to the top of the head to set, should have a crank lock pin also. Usually if you do this you will also need cam bolts as they are one time used. Angle torque gauge and a torque wrench.You can find the how to on youtube.

They all still need to be checked with a torque wrench periodically. ... My BA XR6 has developed a clicking/knocking usually while turning while ... There is a torque setting for the nuts, it cast into the sub member near the mounts. ... Maybe thats all the mid-life b series steering click is, the bolts coming loose.

[PDF]BA Torque Specs

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Torque(Nm) Torque(FtLb) ... Cam chain tensioner blade to cylinder head nut ... Front and rear upper mounting bolts .... Front Suspension/Steering .... NOTE: In stages A and B a torque wrench of known and accurate calibration must be used.

Teleflex Mechanical Steering Tech Reference & FAQ

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I'm replacing a Teleflex rack & pinion cable in a 1985 boat. ... If you have installed a non-tilt "Back Mount Rack Helm," order Friction Kit part number ... Morse Command 200 Rack: use Teleflex Back Mount Rack for power-assisted or NFB Rack for ...torque feedback from the engine (which can make the steering wheel turn on ...

You have the wrong size Torque Wrench. IF you Torque Wrench measures nm, and it max'd out @ 130, you need a larger Torque Wrench. Convert nm to Ft. Lb and use these if necessary.

If you actually need to torque your wheels, you first need to know what car you are referring to. They do have different size bolts. Unless your racing, tight is good enough, but if your not mechanical enough to know, take it in. If you get a flat tire, are you going to use a torque wrench? Go to Sam's club, they do it back words. They put it on with an air gun and then put the torque wrench on it. lol

130(NM) 96 ft/lbs is the torque setting for a 2008 renault scenic so as not to ruin studs or brake rotors should be sufficient for allloys just need to check alloy lug nuts more often

Here's a handy link to the wheel nut torque settings for hundreds of different vehicles.
Look your's up........and away you go!
http://www.discounttiredirect.com/infoCenter/infoWheelTorque.html

Is your Idle set to high, check the torque conveter relay switch may need replaced

Let this YouTube video help you make up your mind.
$1500 does seem pretty steep.



How to Replace MINI Cooper Wheel Bearing Hub Bearing

You don't need to torque spark plugs. Just make them tight. I usually add never-seize on the threads but I have never once torqued spark plugs.

140 ft/lbs on the regular trucks, 175 on HD's with 5/8-18 threaded lugs on Duallies. no mention is made of a seperate setting for alloys.