Correct Wheel Torque
Pro
Joined: Apr 2019
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+1, ridiculous. With 130Nm/96ft lbs you are 100% on the safe side, no matter how colourful the screw is. Apparently they have changed the manual, mine doesn't say that at all. Exceptions are connections with spacers and, of course, central locks (!).
Racer
Joined: Jun 2018
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From: Cairns, North Queensland, Australia
Hilarious, everyone bangs on about freedom and being able to steer one's own destiny.
Suddenly, given a free choice between 130Nm and 160Nm they all loose their ****?
Nordschleife Master
Joined: Mar 2004
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From: Southwest
Workshop manual 997:
1. Before fitting the wheel onto the wheel hub, grease the centring surface on the wheel hub with a very thin layer of Optimoly TA (aluminium paste); not thread!
2. Always observe the prescribed tightening torque of 130 Nm (96 ft*lb). Use 19mm socket an no impact wrench for tightening.
1. Before fitting the wheel onto the wheel hub, grease the centring surface on the wheel hub with a very thin layer of Optimoly TA (aluminium paste); not thread!
2. Always observe the prescribed tightening torque of 130 Nm (96 ft*lb). Use 19mm socket an no impact wrench for tightening.
That's in contradiction to what the 997.2 owner's manual says:
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Instructor
Joined: Aug 2021
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It seems the owners manuals vary massively! They are full of quirks like mine says the car can stream music via Bluetooth which it can't. It's got about aux input volume where another doesn't.
There clearly is a lot of variation.
There clearly is a lot of variation.
Pro
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Nordschleife Master
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From: Southwest
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From: Midwest
Workshop manual 997:
1. Before fitting the wheel onto the wheel hub, grease the centring surface on the wheel hub with a very thin layer of Optimoly TA (aluminium paste); not thread!
2. Always observe the prescribed tightening torque of 130 Nm (96 ft*lb). Use 19mm socket an no impact wrench for tightening.
1. Before fitting the wheel onto the wheel hub, grease the centring surface on the wheel hub with a very thin layer of Optimoly TA (aluminium paste); not thread!
2. Always observe the prescribed tightening torque of 130 Nm (96 ft*lb). Use 19mm socket an no impact wrench for tightening.
Intermediate
Joined: Nov 2021
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Hello All,
What is the correct torque setting for wheel bolts on a 997.2? I seem to find conflicting information everywhere from 96nm - 160nm and everything in between.
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Does anyone know the correct value please?
Many thanks!
What is the correct torque setting for wheel bolts on a 997.2? I seem to find conflicting information everywhere from 96nm - 160nm and everything in between.
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Does anyone know the correct value please?
Many thanks!
Last edited by mascudkoray; Apr 2, 2022 at 09:39 AM.
Three Wheelin'
Joined: Aug 2016
Posts: 1,253
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From: Ohio
Has anyone's wheels fell off at any of the specs mentioned? Your fine regardless. When in doubt, follow your manual.
I personally use 100 on any vehicle. No reason besides it's easy to remember and it works.
I personally use 100 on any vehicle. No reason besides it's easy to remember and it works.
Last edited by platinum997; Apr 2, 2022 at 10:03 AM.