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


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=== Fitting ===
=== Fitting ===


Lower car to the ground and torque wheel bolts to 105NM (S2) 80-85NM (S1).
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.
Check that there is no side to side play by trying to rock the wheel at a quarter to three.
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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.
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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===Wheel Bolts ===
The S2 wheel bolts are:
M12x1.5 bolt with a  tapered seat. (eg. Vauxhall Corsa)
The length should be 25-30mm




[[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
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.