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Rotating tires and getting the correct tightness without a torque wrench

Discussion in 'Gen 3 Prius Main Forum' started by Georgina Rudkus, Jul 11, 2020.

  1. kmpatel

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    I would add that following the star-pattern TWICE to tighten , while the wheel is up, does help ensure that all the nuts are as tight as can be.

    But I follow this procedure and also have found (with torque wrench) it to get close to required torque.

     

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