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Re: Alignment/Balance

To: "Creamer, Mark" <CreamerM@cintasmail.com>
Subject: Re: Alignment/Balance
From: Jim Davis <jh_davis@mindspring.com>
Date: Mon, 11 Sep 2000 19:02:38 -0400
Yes,
Insist the shop NOT use an impact wrench! Tighten them with an accurate
torque wrench to 80lbs. I just had a shop spin a stud in the hub by
cross threading a lug nut and tightening with an impact wrench. You
don't want to go there!
Jim Davis
Fortson, GA
CF38690UO
CF37325U   

"Creamer, Mark" wrote:
> 
> Hi all,
> I'm planning to have alignment and balance done on my car Wednesday before
> we leave for TRials. Is there anything special about these procedures with
> our cars that I need to make sure the mechanic understands?
> 
> Thanks!
> 
> Mark Creamer
> '76 TR6
> CF53032UO

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