August 2010 discussion thread !!!
#393
08-13-2010, 11:23 PM
1) Loosen front lugs
2) Jack front of car up on stands (standard safety measures applied)
3) Remove both front wheels
4) Put on spacers and tighten (80ftlbs I think, but I never measure). This is where you'll need someone on the foot brake
5) Put wheels back on and either tighten while in the air (with foot brake), or finish tightening when on the ground
6) Enjoy!
If you don't have one, you'll need a 22mm deep socket (with breaker bar or giant ratchet) and extension. The factory lug wrench won't work for tightening spacer lugnuts. It probably won't fit...
Oh, and you'll need a floor jack and jack stands, of course...
2) Jack front of car up on stands (standard safety measures applied)
3) Remove both front wheels
4) Put on spacers and tighten (80ftlbs I think, but I never measure). This is where you'll need someone on the foot brake
5) Put wheels back on and either tighten while in the air (with foot brake), or finish tightening when on the ground
6) Enjoy!
If you don't have one, you'll need a 22mm deep socket (with breaker bar or giant ratchet) and extension. The factory lug wrench won't work for tightening spacer lugnuts. It probably won't fit...
Oh, and you'll need a floor jack and jack stands, of course...
#394
08-13-2010, 11:23 PM
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1) Loosen front lugs
2) Jack front of car up on stands (standard safety measures applied)
3) Remove both front wheels
4) Put on spacers and tighten (80ftlbs I think, but I never measure). This is where you'll need someone on the brakes
5) Put wheels back on and either tighten while in the air, or finish tightening when on the ground
6) Enjoy!
2) Jack front of car up on stands (standard safety measures applied)
3) Remove both front wheels
4) Put on spacers and tighten (80ftlbs I think, but I never measure). This is where you'll need someone on the brakes
5) Put wheels back on and either tighten while in the air, or finish tightening when on the ground
6) Enjoy!
#395
08-13-2010, 11:25 PM
1) Loosen front lugs
2) Jack front of car up on stands (standard safety measures applied)
3) Remove both front wheels
4) Put on spacers and tighten (80ftlbs I think, but I never measure). This is where you'll need someone on the brakes
5) Put wheels back on and either tighten while in the air, or finish tightening when on the ground
6) Enjoy!
2) Jack front of car up on stands (standard safety measures applied)
3) Remove both front wheels
4) Put on spacers and tighten (80ftlbs I think, but I never measure). This is where you'll need someone on the brakes
5) Put wheels back on and either tighten while in the air, or finish tightening when on the ground
6) Enjoy!
#396
08-13-2010, 11:26 PM
Last time I was at the mechanic, they suggested that my battery was starting to go, anyways. And it certainly is. It's become more and more sluggish to start.
#399
08-13-2010, 11:29 PM
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Take off my alternator? Well, I'll probably be happy as long as the voltage is in proper range. I'm gonna inspect my belts tomorrow, too. It seems like one thing after another with this whole "maintenance" thing, lol...
Last time I was at the mechanic, they suggested that my battery was starting to go, anyways. And it certainly is. It's become more and more sluggish to start.
Last time I was at the mechanic, they suggested that my battery was starting to go, anyways. And it certainly is. It's become more and more sluggish to start.
You could just take that in for bench testing... it's only like 10,000 times easier to get off than the alternator
#401
08-13-2010, 11:33 PM
Hmm, what's the warranty supposed to be on a factory battery? It's gotta be the original battery, unless it was replaced within the first 10k miles...
#402
08-13-2010, 11:34 PM
At discount and Autozone they'll test your battery or alt for you for freeeeeeeee.
Just don't go to that one with the Spanish lady who knew nothing
Just don't go to that one with the Spanish lady who knew nothing
#404
08-13-2010, 11:35 PM
Well, I've not installed studs, but I know it's a pain. Think you gotta take the rotor and caliper off to get to the hub. But $200? I would do it for a sammich or something lol