Tire Rotation 2019 RDX
01-05-2020, 12:25 PM
#41
Drifting
Yes, it's a good idea to recheck lug torque no matter who does the rotation. The car doesn't have to be lifted to do it. In fact, it's always preferable to do final torque with all wheels on the ground, IMO. 80 ft-lb
01-05-2020, 01:09 PM
#42
Drifting
I just rotated mine last week. I only have a pair of jack stands so I put them in the front. I only used the jack to lift the rear. Not the safest method but I was ok with it since I wasn’t going under the car.
I was hoping to get those rotor screws out but I couldn’t find my impact tool. I’m trying to prevent future headache when I change breaks in the future
I was hoping to get those rotor screws out but I couldn’t find my impact tool. I’m trying to prevent future headache when I change breaks in the future
A safer approach would be to use the single set of jack stands to support one side of the car at a time, and do a simple front-to-back rotation. IMO that's perfectly adequate, and that's what I have done in the past if I racked up enough miles between seasonal changes to justify it, and I didn't feel like taking it to a shop.
01-05-2020, 01:16 PM
#43
Suzuka Master
Used the jack to lift one rear wheel at a time, or the entire rear end of the car? If the latter, it may be just as well you couldn't find that impact tool.
A safer approach would be to use the single set of jack stands to support one side of the car at a time, and do a simple front-to-back rotation. IMO that's perfectly adequate, and that's what I have done in the past if I racked up enough miles between seasonal changes to justify it, and I didn't feel like taking it to a shop.
A safer approach would be to use the single set of jack stands to support one side of the car at a time, and do a simple front-to-back rotation. IMO that's perfectly adequate, and that's what I have done in the past if I racked up enough miles between seasonal changes to justify it, and I didn't feel like taking it to a shop.
Jack stand instructions that came with mine, advise to only use them in pairs and never on one side of the car.
01-05-2020, 02:36 PM
#44
just get two sets of jack stands and a good floor jack. Also good if/when you do transmission fluid b/c the vehicle is level. They will pay for themselves in no time and you will enjoy doing some basic work on the car. Good luck!
01-05-2020, 04:00 PM
#45
Drifting
OTOH, I agree that I wouldn't crawl under the car with one side lifted on stands. The problem is that the angle is steep and the jack stands can tip. That's bad.
In general, risk management is more effective if you understand what the risks are. And as said, if the car isn't supported as well as you would like, keep anything you want to keep out from under the darn thing!
01-05-2020, 05:56 PM
#46
Suzuka Master
So it's bad to change one wheel at a time using a jack, exactly like the Owner's Manual says to change a flat, but it's OK to float an end of the car on a jack and pull both wheels off? I'm getting a little confused.
OTOH, I agree that I wouldn't crawl under the car with one side lifted on stands. The problem is that the angle is steep and the jack stands can tip. That's bad.
In general, risk management is more effective if you understand what the risks are. And as said, if the car isn't supported as well as you would like, keep anything you want to keep out from under the darn thing!
OTOH, I agree that I wouldn't crawl under the car with one side lifted on stands. The problem is that the angle is steep and the jack stands can tip. That's bad.
In general, risk management is more effective if you understand what the risks are. And as said, if the car isn't supported as well as you would like, keep anything you want to keep out from under the darn thing!
i am going to lift front, than rear to rotate tires. 4 jack stands are ok
01-05-2020, 09:32 PM
#47
Drifting
01-08-2020, 06:42 PM
#49
Instructor
Used the jack to lift one rear wheel at a time, or the entire rear end of the car? If the latter, it may be just as well you couldn't find that impact tool.
A safer approach would be to use the single set of jack stands to support one side of the car at a time, and do a simple front-to-back rotation. IMO that's perfectly adequate, and that's what I have done in the past if I racked up enough miles between seasonal changes to justify it, and I didn't feel like taking it to a shop.
A safer approach would be to use the single set of jack stands to support one side of the car at a time, and do a simple front-to-back rotation. IMO that's perfectly adequate, and that's what I have done in the past if I racked up enough miles between seasonal changes to justify it, and I didn't feel like taking it to a shop.
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