ShadowsPapa
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- Bill
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Any time wheels are moved, like you say - torque them, drive it, and then 50-100 miles later, retorque.Did you check torque immediately and find it lose or after awhile? I've had lug nuts I've put on myself and torqued back off 40-50 miles later. It does happen and they should have mentioned to check them after 50 miles or so.
The local Chevy dealer always told me "drive it 100 miles then come back" (they added "or check it yourself" after I told them I was a retired mechanic)
50 should be good enough to move and stress things and make sure the nuts are seated in the wheels.
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