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Wheel Stud / Lug Nut

Wheel Fastener
Wheel fastening
Wheel to wheel hub
M14 x 1.5 130 Nm (96 ft. lbs.)

Thinly grease thread, shank and under head (between screw head bearing surface and spherical cap ring) of the wheel bolts with Optimoly TA (aluminium paste). Do not grease bearing surface of the spherical cap facing the wheel. If heavily contaminated, clean bolts first with a lint-free cloth.