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Old Nov 1, 2007 | 05:11 AM
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From: Flowery Branch , Georgia
Originally Posted by Speedwing
Several things come to mind:

Plastic concentric hub rings were too thick and did not let the wheel face properly seat against the disc hub.

Improper torque at 90 ft lbs ..... should have been 103 ft lbs.

Wheel lug taper angle not exactly the same as the lug nut taper.

Note .... If antiseize is used the torque must be increased 10%.
I know about the 103 for my 07 but this last wheel to come off was on my 05 with the 12mm which is torqued at 90 ft/lbs...at least by me

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