Wheel bolt torque

Libra · Jun 7th, 2010, 13:42

How much torque do I tighten the wheel bolts and locking wheel bolt on a S60? I thought I would post this in here as it might get overlooked in the S60 section.

Thanks.

capt jack · Jun 7th, 2010, 14:25

110 Newton metres is the usual for alloy wheels AFAIK.

Jack

Libra · Jun 7th, 2010, 14:29

Thanks.

baggy798 · Jun 8th, 2010, 08:59

IIRC, its around 100NM for FWD, and 80-85NM for RWD Volvos.

Libra · Jun 8th, 2010, 09:33

Quote:

Originally Posted by baggy798

IIRC, its around 100NM for FWD, and 80-85NM for RWD Volvos.

Just to put a spanner in the works, mine is an AWD Volvo, so....

baggy798 · Jun 8th, 2010, 09:38

Capt Jack was right !

http://www.volvoforums.org.uk/showth...t=wheel+torque

http://www.volvoforums.org.uk/showth...t=wheel+torque

Libra · Jun 8th, 2010, 09:51

Quote:

Originally Posted by baggy798

Capt Jack was right !

http://www.volvoforums.org.uk/showth...t=wheel+torque

http://www.volvoforums.org.uk/showth...t=wheel+torque

Cool. Thats the answer I wanted. Thank you.

StanC · Jun 8th, 2010, 10:43

The handbook for my 960 specifies 85 Nm - which I always check using my own torque wrench if the car's ever been in anywhere and had the wheels disturbed.

On the subject of lubrication of the studs, this really does raise a lot of heated argument in some quarters, with even 'expert' opinions being divided. Most torque recommendations refer to dry threads (unless otherwise stated) and many argue - quite reasonably - that lubricating the threads on wheel studs can result in damage to the alloy wheels or brake discs through over-tightening.

But, I've seen many badly corroded and seized wheel studs/nuts in my time, so I do apply a thin smear of copper grease to the threads and contact cones on my wheels, mainly to prevent corrosion and seizure, on the basis that the design loadings will have a good margin of tolerance and I make sure that I don't exceed the Volvo-recommended torque figures. In 35 years of doing this I've never had any problems - and never had any corroded or seized wheel nuts!

Stan.

Robbijay · Jun 8th, 2010, 13:51

Funny thing is, I knew it was 110, but my S60 Haynes Manual says 160 all the way through!! Just as well I've got a tiny bit of common sense!

Libra · Jun 8th, 2010, 15:41

I will stick with 110NM/81 lb ft

Jun 7th, 2010, 13:42	#1
Libra weighing things up Last Online: Mar 30th, 2015 15:50 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Bedfordshire View Photos By: Libra	Wheel bolt torque How much torque do I tighten the wheel bolts and locking wheel bolt on a S60? I thought I would post this in here as it might get overlooked in the S60 section. Thanks.

Jun 7th, 2010, 14:25	#2
capt jack VOC Member Last Online: Jun 10th, 2024 19:15 Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Selby, North Yorkshire	Torque talk 110 Newton metres is the usual for alloy wheels AFAIK. Jack

Jun 7th, 2010, 14:29	#3
Libra weighing things up Last Online: Mar 30th, 2015 15:50 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Bedfordshire View Photos By: Libra	Thanks.

Jun 8th, 2010, 08:59	#4
baggy798 🤍💙💗 Last Online: Yesterday 17:14 Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Lichfield	IIRC, its around 100NM for FWD, and 80-85NM for RWD Volvos.

Jun 8th, 2010, 09:38	#6
baggy798 🤍💙💗 Last Online: Yesterday 17:14 Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Lichfield	Capt Jack was right ! http://www.volvoforums.org.uk/showth...t=wheel+torque http://www.volvoforums.org.uk/showth...t=wheel+torque

Jun 8th, 2010, 10:43	#8
StanC 'Mature' Member Last Online: Yesterday 20:55 Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Newcastle upon Tyne	The handbook for my 960 specifies 85 Nm - which I always check using my own torque wrench if the car's ever been in anywhere and had the wheels disturbed. On the subject of lubrication of the studs, this really does raise a lot of heated argument in some quarters, with even 'expert' opinions being divided. Most torque recommendations refer to dry threads (unless otherwise stated) and many argue - quite reasonably - that lubricating the threads on wheel studs can result in damage to the alloy wheels or brake discs through over-tightening. But, I've seen many badly corroded and seized wheel studs/nuts in my time, so I do apply a thin smear of copper grease to the threads and contact cones on my wheels, mainly to prevent corrosion and seizure, on the basis that the design loadings will have a good margin of tolerance and I make sure that I don't exceed the Volvo-recommended torque figures. In 35 years of doing this I've never had any problems - and never had any corroded or seized wheel nuts! Stan.

Jun 8th, 2010, 13:51	#9
Robbijay S60 D5 SE + Winter Pack Last Online: Oct 10th, 2017 09:11 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Gloucester View Photos By: Robbijay	Funny thing is, I knew it was 110, but my S60 Haynes Manual says 160 all the way through!! Just as well I've got a tiny bit of common sense!

Jun 8th, 2010, 15:41	#10
Libra weighing things up Last Online: Mar 30th, 2015 15:50 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Bedfordshire View Photos By: Libra	I will stick with 110NM/81 lb ft

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