128 Maintenance Wheel Nut Tightening After the initial tightening, retightening must be made within the first 500 miles (800 km). After the first retightening, only normal inspection of nut tightness is needed. Check front and rear wheel nut tightness with a torque wrench. All disc wheels for Volvo vehicles have a tightening torque of 610 Nm (450 ft-lb). Tighten the nuts in the correct sequence. For spoke wheels, check the manufacturer’s specifications. Inspect bolts and nuts for signs of wear or cracks. Make sure that the bolts are not bent. 8 and 10–stud wheelnut tightening sequence.
W7000774 DANGER Failure to properly torque-tighten the wheel nuts can result in the breakage of wheel studs and the subsequent loss of wheels. This can lead to loss of vehicle control and serious personal injury or death. This check tightening is particularly important when rims or brake drums are newly painted. Paint can flake off from these surfaces, causing the nuts to lose their grip and the wheel to loosen.