Yes, you must use a wrench.

Clearance is for straight in and out -- if you can feel the nub move, they are too loose.

Won't hurt to sit a day or two, but driving it much will cause excessive wear.

Peter

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1972 220D ?? miles
1988 300E 200,012
1987 300D Turbo killed 9/25/07, 275,000 miles
1985 Volvo 740 GLE Turobodiesel 218,000
1972 280 SE 4.5 165, 000 - It runs!