Remove the wheels

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Removal

Refit the road wheel and nip up the wheel bolts. Check that there is no side to side play by trying to rock the wheel at a quarter to three.

Fitting

Lower car to the ground and torque wheel bolts to 105NM (S2) 80-85NM (S1). Depress brake pedal a few times to get the pressure back.

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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.

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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