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Revision as of 21:32, 7 April 2007
| Time & Tools | |
| Time: | 30 mins |
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| 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.
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.
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