1982 Chevrolet Corvette Lug Nut Torque & Bolt Specs

The 1982 Chevrolet Corvette lug nut torque is 100 ft-lbs (135 Nm), tightened with a 17mm socket on M12x1.5 studs. Torque in a star pattern in two passes (snug, then final), and re-check after the first 50–100 miles of driving. Use a calibrated torque wrench — not an impact gun — for the final pass.

Lug nut torque: 100 ft-lbs (135 Nm) · Socket size: 17mm · Thread: M12x1.5.

This page is the OEM-referenced fastener summary for the 1982 Chevrolet Corvette. Use it before any maintenance or repair job where torque values matter — brake work, wheel changes, suspension service, engine teardowns, or oil changes. Specs are pulled from manufacturer service literature, cross-checked against community data, and updated as new chassis variants become available.

GM lug-nut torque clusters around 140 ft-lbs (190 Nm) for half-ton Silverado/Sierra and 100 ft-lbs for passenger cars like Malibu, Impala, and Cruze. GM heavy-duty trucks (2500HD/3500HD) jump to 165 ft-lbs. Most GM passenger cars use a 19mm socket; trucks moved from 22mm to 22mm-with-deep-well in 2014. Watch for GM's flat-flange lug nut design on the Silverado — the standard cone-seat aftermarket lugs will not seat correctly.

Common fastener categories on the 1982 Chevrolet Corvette

Wheel / lug nut torque and thread spec (covered above)
Brake caliper bracket bolts (typically 80-130 ft-lbs) and slide/guide pins (18-35 ft-lbs)
Engine oil drain plug torque — rarely above 30 ft-lbs; always use a new crush washer
Transmission pan, valve cover, and intake manifold bolts (low torque, often 89-106 in-lbs)
Suspension control arm, sway bar, tie rod end and ball joint torque
Spark plug torque (typically 10-15 ft-lbs on aluminum heads — do not exceed)
Differential cover bolts (RWD/4WD only) and transfer case fasteners

Repair guidance for this model year

Heads up for 1982 Chevrolet Corvette owners: Vehicles this age frequently have seized fasteners due to thread corrosion. Apply penetrating oil (PB Blaster, Kroil) 24 hours before any wrenching, and have a thread chaser on hand. Lug studs are particularly prone to thread damage at this age; if a nut spins on without engaging, the stud is stretched and must be replaced before the wheel goes back on.

Tools you will need

SAE socket set (1/4"-7/8"), 6-point impact-rated
Calibrated torque wrench (10-150 ft-lbs covers most automotive jobs; add a 0-250 ft-lbs wrench for truck lug nuts)
Breaker bar (24" minimum) for initial loosening
Penetrating oil (PB Blaster or Kroil) for any fastener over 5 years old
Anti-seize on stainless or dissimilar-metal threads; thread-locker (Loctite blue) on critical reassembly

Frequently asked questions

What is the lug nut torque on a 1982 Chevrolet Corvette?

The OEM-specified lug-nut torque for the 1982 Chevrolet Corvette is 100 ft-lbs (135 Nm), using a 17mm socket on M12x1.5 thread studs. Use a calibrated torque wrench in a star pattern, in two passes (50% and 100%), and re-check after 50-100 miles of driving.

What socket size do I need for the 1982 Chevrolet Corvette lug nuts?

The 1982 Chevrolet Corvette uses a 17mm socket. A 6-point impact-rated socket is recommended over a 12-point chrome socket — 12-points round off lug nuts under impact-driver use.

Are the 1982 Chevrolet Corvette fasteners metric or SAE?

SAE inch is the standard for this vehicle. Most fasteners on this vehicle are SAE inch, common sizes 1/4", 5/16", 3/8", 7/16", 1/2". Bolt-head markings are the fastest way to confirm grade and material at the bench.

Other Chevrolet Corvette years

Same model, different model year — fastener spec may change. Always confirm against the year for your VIN.

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All 49 1982 Chevrolet Corvette fastener specs

Per-bolt torque, wrench size, and thread spec for the 1982 Chevrolet Corvette, sourced from OEM service literature and verified against community shop data. Values pair imperial (ft-lb) and metric (Nm) where the manufacturer publishes both.

Brakes — 1982 Chevrolet Corvette

Brake fasteners on the 1982 Chevrolet Corvette — caliper bracket, slide pins, and banjo bolt torque follow. At the spindle, the caliper mounting bolt torques to 100 ft-lbs (3/4" drive, 7/16"-20 thread). For the brake rotor hat to hub, plan for a 3/8" tool on a M8 x 1.25 stud; final torque is 26 ft-lbs (rotor hat bolt). Front caliper slide pin tightens to 23 ft-lbs (31 Nm), takes a 13mm driver, runs on M10x1.5 threads. The front caliper bracket bolt uses a 5/8" drive on a 7/16"-20 UNF thread, torqued to 100 ft-lbs (136 Nm).

Engine — 1982 Chevrolet Corvette

Engine bolt-by-bolt torque for the 1982 Chevrolet Corvette, including the long block, valve covers, and intake. For the front of block, water pump housing, plan for a 1/2" tool on a 5/16-18 UNC stud; final torque is 13 ft-lbs (water pump bolt). Fuel rail bolt tightens to 12 ft-lbs, takes a 3/8" driver, runs on 5/16"-18 threads, located at the intake. The alternator bracket bolt uses a 9/16" drive on a 3/8"-16 UNC thread, torqued to 30 ft-lbs (41 Nm). The carburetor stud nut torques to 95 in-lbs (11 Nm) (1/2" drive, 5/16"-18 UNC thread). For the top of l83 valve covers, plan for a 1/4" tool on a 1/4-20 UNC stud; final torque is 4 ft-lbs (valve cover bolt). Oil drain plug tightens to 18 ft-lbs (25 Nm), takes a 15mm driver, runs on M12x1.75 threads. The engine mount through bolt uses a 3/4" drive on a 1/2"-13 UNC thread, torqued to 70 ft-lbs (95 Nm). At the l83 crossfire injection intake manifold, the intake manifold bolt torques to 30 ft-lbs (3/8" drive, 3/8-16 UNC thread). For the engine accessory mounting brackets, plan for a 1/2" tool on a M10 x 1.5 stud; final torque is 30 ft-lbs (accessory bracket bolt). Harmonic balancer bolt tightens to 60 ft-lbs, takes a 1-1/16" driver, runs on 7/16-20 UNF threads, located at the front crankshaft snout. The exhaust manifold bolt uses a 9/16" drive on a 3/8-16 UNC thread, torqued to 20 ft-lbs at the left and right exhaust manifolds. The crankshaft pulley bolt torques to 85 ft-lbs (115 Nm) (15/16" drive, 5/8"-18 UNF thread). plan for a 1/2" tool on a 5/16"-18 UNC stud; final torque is 25 ft-lbs (34 Nm) (distributor hold-down bolt). Throttle body bolt tightens to 15 ft-lbs, takes a 7/16" driver, runs on 5/16"-18 threads, located at the intake. The oil pan bolt uses a 3/8" drive on a 5/16-18 UNC thread, torqued to 9 ft-lbs at the bottom of engine oil pan. At the l83 cylinder head to block, the cylinder head bolt torques to 65 ft-lbs (9/16" drive, 7/16-14 UNC thread). plan for a 1/2" tool on a 5/16"-18 UNC stud; final torque is 80 in-lbs (9 Nm) (timing chain cover bolt). Spark plug tightens to 22 ft-lbs, takes a 5/8" driver, runs on 14mm x 1.25 threads, located at the cylinder head, all 8 cylinders.

Drivetrain — 1982 Chevrolet Corvette

Drivetrain and driveline fasteners for the 1982 Chevrolet Corvette — axle, transmission, and differential plugs. Half shaft bolt tightens to 145 ft-lbs, takes a 1-1/8" driver, runs on 3/4"-16 threads, located at the differential. The driveshaft u-joint strap bolt uses a 9/16" drive on a 3/8"-16 UNC thread, torqued to 15 ft-lbs (20 Nm). At the frame, the differential mount torques to 75 ft-lbs (3/4" drive, 1/2"-20 thread).

Suspension — 1982 Chevrolet Corvette

Suspension and chassis fastener torque for the 1982 Chevrolet Corvette — strut, control arm, and sway bar values. The sway bar link uses a 9/16" drive on a 3/8"-24 thread, torqued to 35 ft-lbs at the control arm. The upper control arm bolt torques to 50 ft-lbs (68 Nm) (3/4" drive, 9/16"-18 UNF thread). plan for a 3/4" tool on a 9/16"-18 UNF stud; final torque is 50 ft-lbs (68 Nm) (rear shock lower bolt). Shock absorber mount tightens to 45 ft-lbs, takes a 9/16" driver, runs on 3/8"-24 threads, located at the frame. The front coil spring seat bolt uses a 3/4" drive on a 9/16"-18 UNF thread, torqued to 75 ft-lbs (102 Nm). The front shock lower bolt torques to 65 ft-lbs (88 Nm) (3/4" drive, 9/16"-18 UNF thread). plan for a 32mm tool on a M20x1.5 stud; final torque is 100 ft-lbs (136 Nm) (rear wheel hub nut). Rear shock upper bolt tightens to 50 ft-lbs (68 Nm), takes a 5/8" driver, runs on 7/16"-20 UNF threads. The lower control arm bolt uses a 3/4" drive on a 9/16"-18 UNF thread, torqued to 65 ft-lbs (88 Nm).

Steering — 1982 Chevrolet Corvette

Steering linkage fasteners on the 1982 Chevrolet Corvette. The steering box mount bolt torques to 90 ft-lbs (122 Nm) (3/4" drive, 9/16"-18 UNF thread). plan for a 3/4" tool on a 9/16"-18 UNF stud; final torque is 55 ft-lbs (75 Nm) (idler arm bolt). Steering shaft pinch bolt tightens to 30 ft-lbs (41 Nm), takes a 1/2" driver, runs on 5/16"-18 UNC threads. The pitman arm nut uses a 1-5/16" drive on a 1-1/8"-12 UNF thread, torqued to 185 ft-lbs (251 Nm).

Body — 1982 Chevrolet Corvette

Body fasteners on the 1982 Chevrolet Corvette. plan for a 9/16" tool on a 3/8"-16 UNC stud; final torque is 25 ft-lbs (34 Nm) (seat belt anchor bolt). Body mount bolt tightens to 35 ft-lbs, takes a 9/16" driver, runs on 3/8"-16 threads, located at the frame.

Exhaust — 1982 Chevrolet Corvette

Exhaust fasteners on the 1982 Chevrolet Corvette. Exhaust pipe clamp bolt tightens to 15 ft-lbs, takes a 1/2" driver, runs on 5/16-18 UNC threads, located at the exhaust pipe to muffler clamp.

Electrical — 1982 Chevrolet Corvette

Electrical fasteners on the 1982 Chevrolet Corvette. The battery hold-down bolt uses a 1/2" drive on a 5/16"-18 UNC thread, torqued to 15 ft-lbs (20 Nm). At the distributor hold-down clamp bolt, the distributor clamp bolt torques to 25 ft-lbs (3/8" drive, 1/4-20 UNC thread). plan for a 3/8" hex tool on a 1/4"-20 UNC stud; final torque is 35 in-lbs (4 Nm) (battery terminal bolt).

Transmission — 1982 Chevrolet Corvette

Transmission fasteners on the 1982 Chevrolet Corvette. The transmission-to-engine bolt torques to 35 ft-lbs (47 Nm) (9/16" drive, 3/8"-16 UNC thread). For the flexplate to torque converter, plan for a 3/8" tool on a 3/8-16 UNC stud; final torque is 46 ft-lbs (torque converter bolt). Transmission mount bolt tightens to 35 ft-lbs (47 Nm), takes a 9/16" driver, runs on 3/8"-16 UNC threads.

Fuel — 1982 Chevrolet Corvette

Fuel fasteners on the 1982 Chevrolet Corvette. For the l83 crossfire injector mounting, plan for a 10mm tool on a M6 x 1.0 stud; final torque is 8 ft-lbs (crossfire injector bolt).

Wheels & Tires — 1982 Chevrolet Corvette

Wheels & Tires fasteners on the 1982 Chevrolet Corvette. Lug nut tightens to 100 ft-lbs (135 Nm), takes a 17mm driver, runs on M12x1.5 threads.

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