On the very first day, a loose
wheel nut caused Fernando Alonso to spin off, and an exhaust issue curtailed Vandoorne's running on day two.
Not exact matches
The perfect storm of
wheel nut misalignments and a non-reactive automated release system
caused both cars to lose a significant amount of points.
Is there a difference between using grease on the lug bolts for steel
wheels, as opposed to alloy
wheels, due to the possibility that alloy
wheels may expand more than steel
wheels with temperature, thus
causing them to be prone to loosening lug
nuts?
One way i was taught to check for such an issue is try touching the
wheel nuts / bolts after a long (ish) drive, if there too hot to touch then chances are the pads are rubbing on the disc
causing friction / heat buildup and the heat is then transferred throughout the
wheel and hub
FORD The automaker is recalling 1,925 2001 Ford Escape and Mazda Tribute SUVs because a steering
wheel nut can crack,
causing the
wheel to separate from the steering column.
THE STEERING
WHEEL SET
NUT MAY NOT HAVE BEEN SUFFICIENTLY TIGHTENED
CAUSING STEERING VIBRATION AND LOOSENESS.