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Jan 1, 2010 | 03:42 PM

ghoyt87

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first tire rotation

I have a 2009 fx4 with the tow package and the 18' wheels...

I am just curious how much i should torque the lug nuts down...

Thanks

Greg

Jan 1, 2010 | 04:09 PM

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Check your manual. I believe it's 100 ft-lbs.

Jan 1, 2010 | 06:00 PM

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The correct torque is 150 lb-ft
The kicker is you will need to have the TPMS sensors retrained for their new positions.

Jan 1, 2010 | 06:18 PM

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Originally Posted by ohboy44

The correct torque is 150 lb-ft
The kicker is you will need to have the TPMS sensors retrained for their new positions.

I'm with you on the 150, but are you sure about that TPMS bit? I know yes if front and rear tires are diff pressures, but I think otherwise (from my own experience), if front and rear same pressure. Are you saying retraining needed in all cases? Thanks

Last edited by johnwill; Jan 1, 2010 at 06:22 PM. Reason: I had a booger on my nose, sorry.

Jan 1, 2010 | 06:27 PM

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Yeah - 150 ft-lbs. is correct.

Teach me to go from memory.

John, you're correct about the TPMS. It doesn't need to be retrained unless front/rear have diff. pressures.

Jan 2, 2010 | 04:17 PM

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It does make a difference when or if you have a problem with the sensors and the person checking it out replaces the wrong sensor.
I know the service manual recommends retraining after tire rotation.
I've heard that the reset tool from Ford is less then $20.00 might be worth getting one to save any hassle.