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{{Infobox Timetools | time=30 mins | tools=[[Tool roll]], Jack, 17mm socket, Wheel brace/extension bar, Copper grease}} | |||
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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. | ||
[[Image:brokenbolt.JPG]] | [[Image:brokenbolt.JPG|thumb|left]] | ||
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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
[edit | edit source]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
[edit | edit source]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
[edit | edit source]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.
