Technical Specifications - Lincoln 2013 MKZ Owner's Manual

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Wheel Lug Nut Torque Specifications
When a wheel is installed, always remove any corrosion, dirt or foreign
materials present on the mounting surfaces of the wheel or the surface
of the wheel hub, brake drum or brake disc that contacts the wheel. Make sure
that any fasteners that attach the rotor to the hub are secured so they do not
interfere with the mounting surfaces of the wheel. Installing wheels without
correct metal-to-metal contact at the wheel mounting surfaces can cause the
wheel nuts to loosen and the wheel to come off while the vehicle is in motion,
resulting in loss of control.
Bolt size
M12 x 1.5
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Torque specifications are for nut and bolt threads free of dirt and rust. Use only
Ford recommended replacement fasteners.
Retighten the lug nuts to the specified torque within 100 miles (160 kilometers)
after any wheel disturbance (such as tire rotation, changing a flat tire, wheel
removal).
E145950
A Wheel pilot bore
Inspect the wheel pilot bore and
mounting surface prior to
installation. Remove any visible
corrosion or loose particles.
Wheels and Tires
WARNING
324
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Ib-ft (Nm)
100 (135)