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Important: Always re check your wheel nuts/bolts after the first 25 miles.
Erde Wheel Torque Settings
Small Aluminium Hubs
Torque: 60 N·m (45 lb·ft)
Socket: 17 mm
Models: 102, 122, 132, PM310
Cast Steel Hubs (M10 × 1.5)
Torque: 70 N·m (52 lb·ft)
Socket: 17 mm (nuts) / 19 mm (stud bolts)
Models: 142, 143, CH451
13″ Wheel Hubs
Torque: 120 N·m (89 lb·ft)
Models: 153, 163, 193, 213, 233, 234, CH751
Quick Reference (At a Glance)
60 N·m
102, 122, 132, PM310 – 17 mm
70 N·m
142, 143, CH451 – 17/19 mm
120 N·m
153, 163, 193, 213, 233, 234, CH751
General Torque Settings
M6 Bolts (10 mm head)
Torque: 8 N·m (6 lb·ft)
Used on: Light bar corner screws
M8 Bolts (13 mm head)
Torque: 18 N·m (13 lb·ft)
Used on:
• Body panels
• Cycle deflectors / nudge bars (153+)
• Mudguards
• Tipping brackets (except 142 & 143)
M10 Bolts (17 mm head)
Torque: 36 N·m (27 lb·ft)
Used on:
• Leisure axles (up to 143)
• Couplings
• Drawbars (up to 143)
• Newer 142 & 143 tipping brackets
M12 Bolts (19 mm head)
Torque: 60 N·m (45 lb·ft)
Used on:
• Axles (153+ commercial trailers)
• Drawbars (153+ commercial trailers)
General Torque Table
M6:
8 N·m
Light bar screws
M8:
18 N·m
Panels, mudguards, deflectors, brackets
M10:
36 N·m
Axles, couplings, drawbars
M12:
60 N·m
Commercial axles & drawbars
Best Practice Tips
• Tighten wheel nuts in a criss cross pattern
• Make sure threads are clean and undamaged
• Do not lubricate wheel studs or nuts
• Re check torque after long trips or heavy use
• Keep a record of torque checks for safety
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