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128 Operator's Manual Vehicle Maintenance VN,
VHD
Wheel Nut Tightening
DANGER
Failure to properly torque-tighten the wheel nuts can result in the breakage of wheel
studs and the subsequent loss of wheels. This can lead to loss of vehicle control
and serious personal injury or death.
After the initial tightening, retightening must be made within the first 800 Km (500
mi). After the first retightening, only normal inspection of nut tightness is needed.
Check front and rear wheel nut tightness with a torque wrench. All disc wheels for
VOLVO vehicles have a tightening torque of 610 Nm (450 ft-lb). Tighten the nuts in
the correct sequence. Inspect bolts and nuts for signs of wear or cracks. Make sure
that the bolts are not bent. This tightening check is particularly important when rims
or brake drums are newly painted. Paint can flake off from these surfaces, causing the
nuts to lose their grip and the wheel to loosen.
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10-Stud Wheel Nut Tightening Sequence