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Torque Bolts to Manufacturer Specifications

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How to install receiver hitch on any vehicle at home Sprinter Van Hitch install/ spare tire removal!

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What happens here

The host uses a torque wrench to tighten the installed bolts. He specifically mentions tightening them to 79 foot-pounds as per the instructions. He advises that if a torque wrench is not available, it's crucial to wrench down on these bolts very, very tight, though he recommends purchasing an inexpensive torque wrench for proper installation. The audible 'click' of the torque wrench indicates when the correct tightness is achieved.

Goal: Using a torque wrench set to the manufacturer-specified value (79 ft-lbs for this model), tighten all eight bolts to ensure a secure and safe installation.

Tools and materials

  • 18mm Socket
  • Torque Wrench

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some work done I'll show you so if you don't have a torque wrench you got a really really really wrench down on things you should have a torque wrench if you don't have one just go buy one it's cheap I'll post a link down below to a good inexpensive torque wrench that's your 79 foot-pounds that's what you're listening for yeah baby so our install is complete I'm going to take you over here I'm going to show you something there's an issue guys there's a clearance issue here so there is the

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