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Originally Posted by spdbrake
Do not put Loctite on the area of threads where the Pin Drive nuts mate.
Standard torque for the BMW 12mmX1.5 lugnuts is 70-80ft lbs. For me 70-80 felt a bit high as internal wrenching lug nuts (tuner lugnuts as some call them) are notorious for stripping in the Allen key area (I have experience on that). I went snug star pattern and approx 30 ftlbs and then 60 ftlbs. There is not concentric locator hub and my concern was more a off-center walk that could cause a vibration.
Replacement pin drive nuts are avail from
Pin Lug nuts Hex head : Vintage Wheels, Mustang, Hot Rod and Muscle Car
Correct on the CCW loosen. If the breaker bar is horizontal, with the breaker bar grip pointing to the left, push down with your left hand. |
Thanks for all your help and guidance, I have the wheel and spinner adapter plate off and it's a nut holding the axle so it must be the old style BMW axle.
1) The pin lug were 10mm allen and the hole has anti seize in it along with some debris. Any suggestions on cleaning them? Brake cleaner and compressed air?
2) For new parts I should order from NAPA for a 1993 325is half axle(CV) and wheel bearing correct?
Thanks again as you can tell i'm new to this but I'm willing to give it a shot.