Nissan Navara Wheel Nut Torque Specs — Australia (D22, D40, D23)

Nissan Navara wheel nut torque for Australian models: D23 NP300 (2015+) is 98–118 Nm with M12×1.25 thread. The Navara is the only common AU ute with a fine-pitch thread — critical not to mix nuts with HiLux, Ranger, or D-Max.

<h1>Nissan Navara Wheel Nut Torque Specs — Australia (D22, D40, D23)</h1>

<p>The Nissan Navara has a long history in Australia across three generations. It's also the Australian ute with the most misunderstood <a href="/bolt-size-chart">wheel nut size reference</a> thread — the D23 NP300 uses M12×1.25 (fine pitch), which is NOT interchangeable with the M14×1.5 or M12×1.5 used by every other common AU ute. Getting this wrong can destroy a wheel stud. Read this guide carefully.</p>

<h2>Navara Wheel Nut Torque by Generation</h2>

<table>

<thead><tr><th>Generation</th><th>Years</th><th>Torque</th><th>Thread</th><th>Wrench Size</th></tr></thead>

<tbody>

<tr><td>D23 NP300 (current)</td><td>2015–2025</td><td><strong>98–118 Nm (72–87 ft-lb)</strong></td><td><strong>M12 × 1.25</strong></td><td>21mm</td></tr>

<p></tbody></table> <strong>Critical note on D23 NP300:</strong> Nissan specifies a torque range of 98–118 Nm for the D23. OEM workshop manuals cite 98 Nm as the lower bound; 118 Nm is the upper limit. Most Navara owners and tyre shops use <strong>108 Nm</strong> as a safe midpoint. The D23 factory spec card (inside the fuel filler door on some models) shows 118 Nm.</p>

<h2>The Thread Warning — Read This Before Touching Your Wheel Nuts</h2>

<p>The D23 and D40 Navara use <strong>M12 × 1.25</strong> — a finer thread pitch than the Toyota HiLux (M12 × 1.5).</p>

<ul>

<li><strong>M12 × 1.25 (Navara)</strong> — finer thread, more turns per mm</li>

<li><strong>M12 × 1.5 (HiLux, most Japanese vehicles)</strong> — coarser thread</li>

</ul>

<p>These look almost identical but are NOT interchangeable. Fitting a 1.5-pitch nut onto a 1.25-pitch stud (or vice versa) will cross-thread and destroy the stud within 2–3 turns. Always confirm thread pitch before sourcing replacement wheel nuts.</p>

<p>The D22 (1997–2005) was the exception — it used M12 × 1.5 like the HiLux.</p>

<h2>Tightening Sequence</h2>

<p>The Navara uses a 6-stud hub. Tighten in a star (cross) pattern:</p>

<ol>

<li>Hand-tighten all 6 nuts</li>

<li>First pass: 50–55 Nm star pattern</li>

<li>Final pass: 108–118 Nm star pattern</li>

</ol>

<p>Never tighten in a circular sequence — uneven clamping leads to disc runout and vibration at highway speed.</p>

<h2>Re-torque After 50–100 km</h2>

<p>Always <a href="/lug-nut-torque">re-torque your wheel nuts</a> after any wheel removal. This is especially important on the Navara due to the fine thread (M12×1.25) — fine-pitch threads are slightly more susceptible to settling than coarse-pitch.</p>

<h2>Navara Wheel and Hub Specifications</h2>

<table>

<thead><tr><th>Specification</th><th>D22</th><th>D40</th><th>D23 NP300</th></tr></thead>

<tbody>

<tr><td>Bolt pattern</td><td>6 × 139.7 mm</td><td>6 × 114.3 mm</td><td>6 × 114.3 mm</td></tr>

<tr><td>Wheel nut type</td><td>Conical (60°)</td><td>Conical (60°)</td><td>Conical (60°)</td></tr>

<tr><td>Stud thread</td><td>M12 × 1.5</td><td>M12 × 1.25</td><td>M12 × 1.25</td></tr>

<p></tbody></table> <strong>Important:</strong> The D40 and D23 use a <strong>6 × 114.3</strong> bolt pattern — different from the HiLux, D-Max, Triton, and Ranger which all use 6 × 139.7. Wheels are NOT interchangeable between these platforms.</p>

<h2>Navara Oil Drain Plug Torque</h2>

<table>

<thead><tr><th>Engine</th><th>Torque</th><th>Thread</th><th>Socket</th></tr></thead>

<tbody>

<tr><td>2.3L dCi Twin Turbo (D23, 2015+)</td><td><strong>25 Nm (18 ft-lb)</strong></td><td>M12 × 1.5</td><td>14mm</td></tr>

<h2>Quick Reference: Full Navara Torque Specs</h2>

<table>

<thead><tr><th>Fastener</th><th>D22</th><th>D40</th><th>D23 NP300</th><th>Tool</th></tr></thead>

<tbody>

<tr><td>Wheel nut</td><td><strong>108 Nm</strong></td><td><strong>118 Nm</strong></td><td><strong>108–118 Nm</strong></td><td>21mm socket</td></tr>

<tr><td>Oil drain plug</td><td>—</td><td>34 Nm</td><td>25 Nm</td><td>14mm socket</td></tr>

<p></tbody></table> Specs for Australian-market Nissan Navara. Verify against your model-year workshop manual before starting work.</p>