Each vehicle type has different torque
specifications, set by the manufacturer, which
must be respected when servicing the vehicle.
Not only for the wheels, but also for any other
bolted parts, a torque controlled solution
must be used to tighten at the required
torque. This blog lists seven items technicians
should know about torque wrenches. To read
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Starting with Fiat Chrysler and
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