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Installing new wheel lock, how much torque is needed to tighten?

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Old 12-08-2007, 11:51 AM
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Default Installing new wheel lock, how much torque is needed to tighten?
I have a 2008 S4 w/OEM 18" RS4s.
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Old 12-08-2007, 02:00 PM
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I do mine @ 92 lb-ft
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I do around 98 or so. 100 is the norm standard however.
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audi spec is 89 ft-lbs....I usually round it to 90.
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Dealer would prolly use a 3' cheater and jump on it......89 ft-lbs is all it should take tho.
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Tsk. Tsk. You know the bolts will stretch at 89.46 :-P
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