Isuzu D-Max Wheel Nut Torque Specs Australia
By WhatSizeBoltEdited 3 min read
Isuzu UTE Australia's owner's manual gives 120 Nm for the D-Max wheel nuts, the same figure across the 21MY and 25MY manuals, with a re-check after 50-100 km.
Isuzu UTE Australia prints one wheel-nut torque figure for the D-Max, no alloy/steel split and no generation split — and it has been wrong on this page before, so here it is with the manual quote and page attached.
D-Max wheel nut torque
The same figure appears in the 21MY, 25MY and UK 17MY manuals — Isuzu does not split it by wheel material.
| Manual | Generation covered | Torque |
|---|---|---|
| Isuzu UTE Australia 21MY D-Max owner’s manual | RG (2020–present) | 120 Nm (12 kgf·m, 87 lb·ft) |
| Isuzu UTE Australia 25MY D-Max owner’s manual | RG (2020–present) | 120 Nm (12 kgf·m, 87 lb·ft) |
| Isuzu UK 17MY D-Max owner’s manual | RT (2012–2020) | 120 Nm (12 kgf·m, 87 lb·ft) |
- Isuzu UTE Australia D-Max owner’s manual (Australia, 21MY), p. 700 (printed 6-80) — “Tightening torque … 120 N·m (12 kgf·m/87 lb·ft)”
- Isuzu UTE Australia D-Max owner’s manual (Australia, 25MY), p. 805 (printed 6-97) — “120 N·m (12 kgf·m/87 lb·ft)”
- Isuzu D-Max owner’s manual (UK, 17MY), p. 547 (printed 6-87) — “120 N·m (12 kgf·m/87 lb·ft)”
Which spec applies to your D-Max?
120 Nm covers every generation Isuzu has published a manual for, in AU and UK markets alike.
- RG (2020–present) → 120 Nm, confirmed in both the 21MY and 25MY AU manuals.
- RT (2012–2020) → 120 Nm, confirmed in the UK 17MY manual for the same platform.
- Aftermarket alloy wheels → same torque; Isuzu’s manual gives no separate steel/alloy figure.
Tightening sequence
Isuzu’s manual specifies the order and a mandatory re-check.
- Tighten the wheel nuts in a diagonal sequence, in two or three passes — the manual’s own wording.
- Finish with a torque wrench to 120 Nm; Isuzu warns some impact wrenches exceed this and can break a stud.
- Retighten after 50 to 100 km — the manual notes tightening torque can drop as the wheel settles.
- Isuzu UTE Australia D-Max owner’s manual (Australia, 21MY), p. 701 (printed 6-81) — “Upon driving 50 to 100 km (31 to 62 miles) after”
- Isuzu UTE Australia D-Max owner’s manual (Australia, 25MY), p. 806 (printed 6-98) — “Upon driving 50 to 100 km (31 to 62 miles) after”
Tools for the job
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1/2" click torque wrench
A calibrated wrench is the only reliable way to hit 120 Nm — Isuzu itself warns against relying on an impact wrench.
Deep impact socket set
Breaks the nuts loose and clears alloy-wheel recesses without rounding a nut off.
Frequently asked questions
What is the wheel nut torque on an Isuzu D-Max?
120 Nm (12 kgf·m, 87 ft-lb), per Isuzu UTE Australia’s 21MY and 25MY owner’s manuals.
Does the D-Max torque differ between steel and alloy wheels?
No — Isuzu’s manual gives one figure, 120 Nm, with no wheel-material split.
How soon should I re-check D-Max wheel nuts after fitting a wheel?
After 50 to 100 km, per the owner’s manual — the torque can drop slightly as the wheel settles.
Keep going
Bottom line: torque your D-Max wheel nuts to 120 Nm (12 kgf·m, 87 ft-lb) in a diagonal sequence, with a calibrated torque wrench, then re-check after 50–100 km — per Isuzu’s own owner’s manual.
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