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Old 03-11-15, 01:15 PM
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Default How much torque when tightening lug nuts?

Hi, cant seem to find it in the beast of a manual anywhere, but does anyone know much torque is specified to tighten the wheel lug nuts on the RX450h?
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76 foot pounds. I usually just round it up to 80. Most Toyota and Lexus vehicles are the same torque.
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Originally Posted by Clutchless
76 foot pounds. I usually just round it up to 80. Most Toyota and Lexus vehicles are the same torque.
Perfect! Thank you. Just for reference, is it written anywhere apart from in the manual?
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Rub some grease on the thread so its easy to remove next time.
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Default DON'T Grease the Lugs!

Wheel lug torque specs are for clean, dry threads.
If you lube them it invalidates the factory torque recommendations.
Yeah, I know, people have been lathering on all sorts of lubricants for years, but that's not the way it is supposed to be done.

And if you're using a click-type or digital torque wrench, there's no reason to "round it up" - just use the 76. If they wanted 80 they would have said 80.
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It is in the manual.
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Originally Posted by jrfiero
Wheel lug torque specs are for clean, dry threads.
If you lube them it invalidates the factory torque recommendations.
Yeah, I know, people have been lathering on all sorts of lubricants for years, but that's not the way it is supposed to be done.

And if you're using a click-type or digital torque wrench, there's no reason to "round it up" - just use the 76. If they wanted 80 they would have said 80.
Correct, do not put any lubricant on your wheel lugs! If anything, use a wire brush to clean the threads before mounting your wheels.
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