Tightening The Central Bolt In An Emergency

Information 

If you do not have the correct torque wrench required for tightening the central bolt to the prescribed high tightening torque in a breakdown situation, the emergency tightening procedure must be performed. Pay particular attention to the following:

• The central bolt must always be fitted using the original tool (stored in the luggage compartment).
• After securing the central bolt in an emergency situation, it will be sufficiently secure (to allow you to drive to the next qualified workshop).
• Tighten the central bolt immediately (at the next qualified workshop) using the specified tightening procedure (3 steps) with a suitable torque wrench.

1. Tighten the central bolt with a long lever using a lot of force.
2. Loosen central bolt by approx. 1/4 turn).
3. Tighten central bolt using > V.A.G 1332 - torque wrench. 40-200 Nm (30-148 ftlb.)  .

   > Tightening torque 100 Nm (74 ftlb.) 

   1. 3.1  Draw a line at the marking ^ 100 Nm  on the wheel.

      Courtesy of PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC.

      Emergency tightening procedure

4. Continue to tighten the central bolt using a long lever until the "STOP"  marking is aligned with the guide line on the wheel.