Diesel mechanics- Torque Truck Tire Wheels

This video is a TIA/Michelin Tire North America collaberation stressing the importance of properly torquing truck tire wheels. This will go through two of our ESCO Torque tools; which include the Torque Master I and the Torque Master II.

Some of the advantages of using Torque Tools include:

• Its The Law OSHA Regulations Require Accurate Torquing of Wheels • Helps Prevent Wheel Offs • Minimize Wheel Damage and Reduce Damage not Covered by Warranty • Increases Safety for Employees, Operators and the Public at Large • Minimize Stud Damage • Better Tire Wear and Improved Fuel Mileage • May Reduce Insurance Rates

WARNING: This is not a demonstration video, this is for Educational use only.

Here is some additional information on Torquing:

Proper installation requires that the wheel lug torque be set to the recommended specification for your vehicle. These torque specifications can be found in your vehicle's owner's manual, shop repair manual or obtained from your vehicle dealer.

Wheel lug torque specifications are for clean threads that are free of dirt, grit, etc. If applying an anti-seize lubricant, it is important to note it can be applied only on the threads of nuts or bolts. The lubricant must not be used on either seat of the hardware of the wheel. With the seat being the main point of friction where torque is measured, extreme caution must be used if an anti-seize lubricant is applied to the threads as excess can either drip or be pushed onto the lug seat resulting in inaccurate torque values.

A thread chaser or tap should be used to remove any burrs or obstructions of the threads allowing the lug hardware to be turned by hand until it meets the wheel's lug seat. Once lugs are snugged down, finish tightening them with an accurate torque wrench. Use the appropriate crisscross sequence (shown below) for the number of wheel lugs on your vehicle until all have reached their proper torque value. Be careful because if you over-torque a wheel, you can strip a lug nut or hub, stretch or break a stud or bolt, and cause the wheel, brake rotor and/or brake drum to distort.