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TIGHTENING WHEEL NUTS
– cont’d
NOTE:
Release the trigger switch
IMMEDIATELY when the impact mechanism
“rattles”.
6.
Proceed with tightening the remaining
wheel nuts as noted above.
WARNING:
Tighten the wheel nuts in
the sequence outlined in Fig. 4 for 4 stud
wheel patterns and Fig. 5 for 5 stud wheel
patterns.
Following this sequence is
extremely important to avoid potential
distortion of the brake rotors or drums.
7.
Use a torque wrench to tighten all wheel
nuts to the manufacturer’s recommended
torque. Follow the same tightening
sequence as noted above.
8.
Once the wheel nuts have been tightened,
lower the vehicle so the wheel is firmly in
contact with the ground and verify the
torque of each wheel nut using a
conventional torque wrench.
ASSEMBLY AND OPERATION
!
Fig. 4
Fig. 5
