Lug nut torque spec?

[Griffin]

I don't know what it is whether I'm over tightening or what but I just broke my 4th wheel stud. Are they cheap, am I stupid or too strong? Anyways long story short What is the proper torque spec. for our lug nuts?

[powder]

I've never used a tq wrench, i just tighten till i can't anymore. Obviously you do that too, you're probably stronger than my weak ass though. lol

[2001-ZX2]

around 80-100 foot pounds

[Thnikkaman]

according to a factory repair manual it is 100-135Nm which converts to 74 to 100 lbft. i go to 90 lbft.

[TTFOWIA]

the real chart says 86

[Griffin]

When replacing a wheel stud on front disc breaks do I have to remove the rotor to get at the back of the stud? Can I do it with the rotor on?

[inis]

thank me later

[TSmiley98]

95 is what i TQ mine to , also toss a bit of antiseize on them next time you put them on..

[mechtech]

If you use lube or anti seize, use a bit less torque. Like 10-20% less.
Work your way up, so the rotors or wheels do not get warped.
Criss cross 3-4 times a little at a time by hand, and then final torque them.
I rarely use a torque wrench.
Use one if you haven't put on umpteen jillion wheels.

[zxtwou2]

our lug nuts require more torque than my brother's honda puts out...that's all i remember :p

[mechtech]

85 is good

[cone-cerned]

I use a cheap uncalibrated torque wrench to torque my lug nuts to 85 lb-ft.

[Twiggy2cents]

i use my torxstick for my impact.....
or my 3/8 impact to a torq spec of brrrraaacckkk

[trekkor]

I set mine to 84 and check them throughout the day.


KT

[MellowedZX2]

I saw Discount torque to 90 ft/lbs so that is what I do.

Joel

[ChillinZX]

Just take the rotors off, it's what 5 minutes to take a side off? Turn the hub to the spot on the knuckle that looks like it will clear, get a hammer, smack that stud out of the hub, wiggle it out the back trying to clear the knuckle, the angle in the new stud, get a nut bigger then the stud, place it over the new stud, get a spare lugnut and use a impact gun to pull that stud in, or get an impact hammer and bang it through from the back. It depends if you like it in the front or in the rear lol.

[DOUGIESTYL]

When replacing a wheel stud on front disc breaks do I have to remove the rotor to get at the back of the stud? Can I do it with the rotor on?
No, You hafta remove the caliper, rotor, tie rod, strut assembly, lower control arm, hub-nut and axle, and get your bearing pressed to get to the back of the stud.
I got pretty pissed when a busted stud ran me $75 (total), because there's no keyway to hammer them out the back. You'll wanna replace the bearing while it's out, too, because a worn bearing can fail when re-pressed.
Damn. Sucks, huh? Sorry...

[MidnightPanther99]

our chart at work says 79...so I just do 80.

[Sir William]

BTW, this info is located in the knowledge base

[ChillinZX]

I've replaced 3 studs on my car, you do not need to disasemble all of that. There is a spot on the knuckle where you can barely slide a stud out on a slight angle. Drive out where I'm at and I'll do it for you and show you what I'm talking about.

[Griffin]

That would be a 2,601 km – about 1 day 3 hours drive. I'll pass.

I'll try without pulling it off and worst case senario I'll Do the whole fronts.

[Sir William]

if you can get the stud in there, I've found the best way to pull it in is to take about 5 washers and an old lug nut and torque that puppy into position.

[ChillinZX]

You can get a stud in and out taking only the caliper and rotor off. I don't know why you would waste time and money taking out the hub. A good mechanic always finds shortcuts.

[DOUGIESTYL]

You can get a stud in and out taking only the caliper and rotor off. I don't know why you would waste time and money taking out the hub. A good mechanic always finds shortcuts.
Pics please? Elaborate on your shortcut. I've been through two front studs, and had to pull the hub. I'd like to know for future reference. Thanks Chillin!

[ChillinZX]

Look at the front (or rear I dont remember) part of the knuckle before it starts to make that long neck up to hold the strut. That corner is where the stud can go in and out on a slight angle. I've done it before, it will work, try it.

[DOUGIESTYL]

Look at the front (or rear I dont remember) part of the knuckle before it starts to make that long neck up to hold the strut. That corner is where the stud can go in and out on a slight angle. I've done it before, it will work, try it.

If you're right (AND I'm GONNA check! lol), well I deserve a nut-kick, 'cause I wasted alotta cuss-words, time, sweat, and money. I swear I tried everything! Damn, Griffin, I hope Chillin's right.