Installing wheels

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Fig 1: Identifying Crosswise Tightening Pattern

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Ensure that the brake disk and wheel rim mating surfaces are clean
Lubricate the centering lug on the hub for the rim using rustproofing agent, 116 1038-3
Install the wheel
Tighten the studs lightly. Then tighten the screws crosswise. Tighten to 110 Nm. When tightening using an impact wrench, torque socket 1158147 must be used.

NOTE:

Crosswise tightening and torque tightening is important to prevent stresses in the brake disc.