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{{Infobox Timetools | time=30 mins | tools=[[Tool rool]], Jack, 17mm socket, Wheel brace/extension bar, Copper grease}}
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=== Removal ===
 
=== Removal ===
  

Revision as of 17:22, 23 March 2007

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

Removal

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

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.


36 Torque Wheel Bolts.JPG


Warning

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.

Brokenbolt.JPG

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