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 Posted: 05-03-2006 08:13 pm
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upstate mike

 

Joined: 09-27-2005
Location: New York USA
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 Hi,

   as I enter my first full summer of JH ownership I've been taking care of various issues my car had when purchased. The book says 51 ft/lbs for lug nut torque. Is this what everyone is using or should it be higher. I understand the lug nuts seem to be an alloy but this is lower than anything I've ever used to keep wheels on a car. Also should there be any movement in the steering rack. The outer tie rod is tight and the shop manual seems to inducate that the inner ball joint is spring loaded allowing for some movement when you check the front end for play.

                                                     Thanks in advance,

                                                                         Mike K