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| − | == | + | {{Infobox Timetools | 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 [[Jacking points|jack up the car]], then undo the wheel bolts and remove the wheel. | ||
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| − | [[Image:36_Torque_Wheel_Bolts.JPG]] | + | === 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 | ||
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| + | 105NM (S2) | ||
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| + | 80-85NM (S1) | ||
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| + | Check that there is no side to side play by trying to rock the wheel at a quarter to three. | ||
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| + | Depress brake pedal a few times to get the pressure back. | ||
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| + | [[Image:36_Torque_Wheel_Bolts.JPG|thumb|left]] | ||
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| + | === 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. | ||
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| + | [[Image:brokenbolt.JPG|thumb|left]] | ||
| + | {{clr}} | ||
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[[Category:DIY]] | [[Category:DIY]] | ||
| + | [[Category:Wheels and tyres]] | ||
| + | [[Category:Lotus Elise]] | ||
| + | [[Category:S1]] | ||
| + | [[Category:S2]] | ||
| + | [[Category:S2 Exige]] | ||
Latest revision as of 14:42, 30 May 2013
| Time & Tools | |
| Time: | 30 mins |
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| Tools: | Tool roll, 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.
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.
