Lug Nut Torque

[88Center]

Looking at the Toyota Repair Manual and realized the torque listed for installing wheels is different, depending on which item you're repairing. Example below.

From the PDF for front brake:

9. INSTALL FRONT WHEEL
Torque: 110 N*m (1,122 kgf*cm, 81 ft.*lbf)

From the PDF for front axle hub:

14. INSTALL FRONT WHEEL
Torque: 112 N*m (1,142 kgf*cm, 83 ft.*lbf)

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Which number is correct? I've always used 83.

 

[Runnin on E]

In my 2006 FSM it states 83 for front and rear wheels for both two and four wheel drive. Also my 2007 FJ manual states the same. Is there maybe a difference for steel wheels?

 

[88Center]

In my 2006 FSM it states 83 for front and rear wheels for both two and four wheel drive. Also my 2007 FJ manual states the same. Is there maybe a difference for steel wheels?

Interesting and good question. I'm not sure. I thought it was based more on the bolt size, but not positive.

Just found another thread talking about same problem with the manuals calling out different specs for the same thing. Amazing Toyota would not catch this at the factory or have programmable checks before publishing.

Lug nut torque...what value do YOU use?

 

[Cezar]

I always set my wrench to 100 and call it a day.

edit, saw this on the linked thread:

I set the torque wrench to 85 and call it a day.

lol.

 

[AuSeeker]

I've always torqued my lugs to 85 to 90 lbs for over 50+ years with no issues, I even sometimes torqued them using the German torque value of "gutentight"!!

 

[MrSeth]

I used to do 100 lb/ft until I swapped wheels then the company advised on updated torque specs to fit their product.