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===Wheel Bolts ===
The S2 wheel bolts are:
M12x1.5 bolt with a  tapered seat. (eg. Vauxhall Corsa)
The length should be 25-30mm.
Louts Part numbers:
Standard Wheel Bolt Elise S2: B117G6000F
Wheel Nut Elise S1: A111G6001F '''please confirm'''




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Latest revision as of 14:42, 30 May 2013

Time & Tools
Time: 30 mins
Tools: Tool roll, Jack, 17mm socket, Wheel brace/extension bar, Copper grease

Removal

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Loosen the 4 wheel bolts with bolt tools found in the Tool roll then jack up the car, then undo the wheel bolts and remove the wheel.


Fitting

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Refit the wheel, replace the 4 wheel bolts so they are hand tight then lower car to the ground and torque wheel bolts to

105NM (S2)

80-85NM (S1)

Check that there is no side to side play by trying to rock the wheel at a quarter to three.

Depress brake pedal a few times to get the pressure back.



Warning

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Do not over torque the nuts they will shear invest in a torque wrench or you will end up paying out for a new set of wheel bolts.