Wheels/Tires - Wheel Lock Installation/Removal

NUMBER: 15-125-07
DATE: 08/29/07

APPLICABILITY: All Vehicles
SUBJECT: Subaru Wheel Locks

Introduction

The purpose of this bulletin is to provide the proper procedure for removing and installing Subaru wheel locks. Failure to follow this procedure can cause damage to the wheel locks and/or wheels.

Repair Procedure/Information

1) Remove one lug nut from each wheel. If wheel studs are dirty, clean with a wire brush prior to installing locks. Use extreme care to prevent damage to the wheel.

2) By hand, install one wheel lock on each wheel.

3) Using the special wheel lock key and a torque wrench, tighten each wheel lock to the proper lug nut torque specification (refer to the applicable Subaru Service Manual).

NOTE:
For ease of installation and removal, the wheel lock should always be the last lug nut tightened on each wheel and should always be the first one removed.





WARNING:
Use of an impact wrench may cause permanent damage to the wheel lock and key.

Warranty Information

Wheel locks and/or keys that are damaged due to improper installation and/or removal is not a matter for warranty.





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