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07-18-2009, 07:12 PM
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Camaro Crazy
Drives: 2010 CBG RS/SS, 2010 2LT, 71RS Join Date: Jul 2009
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Lug Nut Torque
Hey All,
Just a heads up, put wheel locks on the wife's 2LT today and the front wheels where not to spec. Manual says 140 FT-LBS, Decided to check the RS/SS while I was at it and the same thing. RS/SS has about 350 miles on it and the 2LT has about 500 miles on it. Y'all might want to check them when you get a chance! 
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07-18-2009, 07:26 PM
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That seems a bit high. Most cars are somewhere between 80-100 ft ILBS. 140 is the spec for a Kodiak truck if I remember.
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07-18-2009, 07:28 PM
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we got some strong nuts on this car.... lug nuts that is.
Now I can honestly say that the Camaro's lug nuts require more torque than the civic makes... anyone got a civic i can borrow.... I need to tighten my lug nuts..... lmao
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07-18-2009, 07:36 PM
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Camaro Crazy
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140 FT-LBS Lug Nut Torque
Believe me when I read the wheel lock torque I had to take a double look then went to the owner's manual and sure enough page 11-3 in black and white it says 140 Ft-LBS!
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07-18-2009, 07:38 PM
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RyanDenos89
Drives: 2010 Red LT1 RS Join Date: Jun 2009
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it is the same size stud and lugs that aer on the silverados and tahoes the torque is 140 and mine were only torqued to 100lbs
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07-18-2009, 08:59 PM
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2SS RJT A6 Sunroof Polished Wheels. Delivered 5-22-09 by Classic Chevrolet Sugarland
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07-23-2009, 02:19 AM
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Drives: 2SS Spaceship Join Date: Jun 2009
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dealer told me 100lbs
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07-23-2009, 02:21 AM
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Camaro & Stang Enthusiast
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So which do we follow. I think mine was put on at 100lbs as well..
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07-23-2009, 12:13 PM
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stupid question..how do i check the torque
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07-23-2009, 12:22 PM
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with a torque wrench
or std wrench go out handle 1foot apply 100 lbs of weight = 100ft/lbs torque. so if you don't have one you can still get a good feel of how tight the nut (bolt) needs to be. my $0.02 |
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07-24-2009, 02:09 AM
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Per GM Si document 2210980, lug nut torque is 100lbft or 140nm. this is right from GM
Service Information Home Publications Number Search New Bulletins Bulletin Search Feedback Help 2010 Chevrolet Camaro | Camaro Service Manual | Document ID: 2210980 Fastener Tightening Specifications Application Specification Metric English Wheel Nut Torque 140 N·m 100 lb ft mike dms |
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07-24-2009, 12:16 PM
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Drives: 17 SS Sedan, 04 SSR Join Date: May 2009
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The PDF owner's manual posted on this site states what the printed manuals states:
Page 11-3 Wheel Nut Torque 190 Nm 140 ft lb Could the LS steel wheels be the 100 ft lb?
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07-24-2009, 12:27 PM
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Just spoke with my service writer and mentioned this issue/question.
He we familiar with the topic. He's going to fax me the document stating that 100 ft lb is the corrected figure for the Camaro wheels since there were problems with rotor warping with the higher value. What fun.. I'll post the info from the document when I get it from him.
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07-24-2009, 12:39 PM
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Drives: 5th Gen Rental Join Date: Aug 2007
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I just found a GM Si document stating 140lbft! So I guess it is both!. What is interesting is the G8 is 125lbft.and it is the same hub.
thanks mike dms |
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