Performing emergency fastening of the
central bolt
Inadequately tightened
WARNING
central bolt
Driving with an inadequately tightened central bolt
can lead to accidents.
e
Avoid rapid acceleration and high cornering
speeds.
e
Do not drive faster than 50 mph (80 km/h).
e
Emergency fastening must never be used when
driving on race circuits.
If no suitable torque wrench for the high tightening
torque of 442 ftlb. (600 Nm) is available in a break-
down situation, perform emergency fastening of the
central bolt.
e
Changing wheels
g Refer to chapter "Changing wheels with central
lock" on page 228.
e
Ensure that the vehicle is not standing on the
wheel to be secured during fitting.
b Long lever (approx. 39 in./1 m.) with 1" adapter.
b Torque wrench for 73.75 ftlb (100 Nm) with 1"
adapter.
Fig. 212: Tighten the central bolt and loosen it again
1. Tighten the central bolt with great force us-
ing a long lever and loosen again by 1/4 turn
(Fig. 212).
Fig. 213: Tightening the central bolt
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2. Tighten central bolt to 73.75 ftlb (100 Nm) us-
ing a torque wrench (Fig. 213).
Fig. 214: Markings on the central bolt
3. The central bolt has and
(Fig. 214) mark-
ings.
Draw a guide line on the wheel opposite the
marking using a pen.
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