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Re: Lug Nut Torque

To: "DATSFUN" <trosborn@california.com>,
Subject: Re: Lug Nut Torque
From: "datsunmike" <datsunmike@nyc.rr.com>
Date: Tue, 16 Jan 2001 09:47:51 -0500
Todd,

That's for steel wheels, aluminum wheels require different torque values. I
use 60 - 70 lbs w/antiseize compound so my values are a bit higher as the
antiseize overcomes the friction.

The Miata's torque specs are 65-87 ft lbs with aluminum wheels.

Mike
----- Original Message -----
From: "DATSFUN" <trosborn@california.com>
To: "Roadster List" <datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net>
Sent: Wednesday, January 10, 2001 10:28 AM
Subject: Re: Lug Nut Torque


> Mike,
> Lug nut torque value for 1600/2000 is 8 to 9 kg-m (58-65 ft-lb). This
> torque value is actually hidden in the factory service manual between
> pages 128 and 129 (I'm not making this up!)in a figure labeled Sectional
> Views of the Front Axle & Disc Brake.
> Todd Osborn
> 68 2L DATSFUN
> San Jose, CA
>
> Mike/Chris Clothier wrote:
> >
> > List.......
> > Can someone please give me the torque values for lug nuts.Thanks.
> > Mike
> > Norco,CA.
> >
> > --- Mike Clothier
> > --- mclothier@earthlink.net

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