PSA- Wheel torque TSB ...
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PSA- Wheel torque TSB ...
I was looking at the NHTSA site and saw the following. I would be willing to be that it applies to much more than just the 2001 model year. Something to remember when you're getting your wheels/tires done. The last time I had mine rotated they used a torque stick. Now I know better.
Make : AUDI Model : ALLROAD QUATTRO Year : 2001
Manufacturer : VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC
Service Bulletin Number : TSB-44-08-14 Date of Bulletin : NOV 19, 2008
NHTSA Item Number : 10027923
Component : WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS
Summary :
AUDI: WHEEL BOLTS REQUIRE TORQUE ADJUSTMENT. TORQUE STICKS AND TORQUE EXTENSION BARS ARE NOT APPROVED BY AUDI OF AMERICA, INC. AND SHOULD NOT BE USED TO APPLY TORQUE TO WHEEL BOLTS. ALL AUDI MODELS INCLUDED. *PE
Make : AUDI Model : ALLROAD QUATTRO Year : 2001
Manufacturer : VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC
Service Bulletin Number : TSB-44-08-14 Date of Bulletin : NOV 19, 2008
NHTSA Item Number : 10027923
Component : WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS
Summary :
AUDI: WHEEL BOLTS REQUIRE TORQUE ADJUSTMENT. TORQUE STICKS AND TORQUE EXTENSION BARS ARE NOT APPROVED BY AUDI OF AMERICA, INC. AND SHOULD NOT BE USED TO APPLY TORQUE TO WHEEL BOLTS. ALL AUDI MODELS INCLUDED. *PE
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If you are working flat rate, that's slow. Faster to grab the "torque stick" and impact.
Of course if you haven't tried them, I'll assure you that they do not work as advertised. The TSB is probably more of a corporate CYA announcement to the techs.
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