Wheel nuts must be torqued to specified values, and the stud, nuts, and wheel must be in good condition, otherwise torque values could be compromised and the equipment damaged.

Another simple yet highly overlooked procedure is installing your lug nuts with the proper torque specification for the stud size. Unless specifically stated otherwise, wheel lug torque ...

These new retorquing guidelines should be used in conjunction with the wheel installation procedures detailed in RP 222, “User's Guide To Wheels And Rims,” to address a complete wheel nut ...

Instead, a calibrated torque wrench is recommended for ensuring accurate torque based on recommended specifications. Those same torque specs should be checked at regular maintenance intervals.

Proper torque is not something that's essential to only commercial vehicle maintenance. In the April 28 issue of Tire Business, I talked about the importance of maintaining wheel system studs and nuts ...

Replacing a front wheel bearing on a 2006-2011 Honda Civic can be challenging, but it’s possible to do the job without ...

That makes it easy to loosen even properly torqued wheel nuts. The torque multiplying Cheater Wrench comes with four 1-inch-drive deep impact sockets (41mm, 38mm, 33mm, SQ 21mm), and a socket ...

“And this can extend to wheels, hubs and drums.” In addition to the ten points listed earlier, Tucker has a few concluding observations about dealing with wheel fasteners (primarily aimed at ...