2008 Chrysler Town & Country Lug Nut Torque & Bolt Specs

The 2008 Chrysler Town & Country lug nut torque is 100 ft-lbs (135 Nm), tightened with a 19mm 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: 19mm · Thread: M12x1.5.

This page is the OEM-referenced fastener summary for the 2008 Chrysler Town & Country. 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.

Stellantis (Jeep/Ram/Dodge/Chrysler) torque values: Wrangler/Cherokee lug nuts spec 100 ft-lbs (135 Nm), Ram 1500 specs 135 ft-lbs (183 Nm), Ram 2500/3500 specs 160 ft-lbs (217 Nm). Most use a 19mm or 22mm socket with M14x1.5 thread on trucks. The Wrangler's hub-centric ring is critical — do not run hub-piloted wheels without it.

Common fastener categories on the 2008 Chrysler Town & Country

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

For 2008 model-year work: Always use a calibrated torque wrench for safety-critical fasteners, and replace lock washers and crush washers on every reassembly.

Tools you will need

Metric socket set (8mm-22mm), 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 2008 Chrysler Town & Country?

The OEM-specified lug-nut torque for the 2008 Chrysler Town & Country is 100 ft-lbs (135 Nm), using a 19mm 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 2008 Chrysler Town & Country lug nuts?

The 2008 Chrysler Town & Country uses a 19mm 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 2008 Chrysler Town & Country fasteners metric or SAE?

Metric is the standard for this vehicle. Most fasteners on this vehicle are metric (M6, M8, M10, M12, M14). Bring a full metric set; SAE substitutes can round the head. Bolt-head markings are the fastest way to confirm grade and material at the bench.

Other Chrysler Town & Country years

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

→ 2008 Chrysler Town & Country suspension & steering torque specs (control arm, ball joint, tie rod)

All 13 2008 Chrysler Town & Country fastener specs

Per-bolt torque, wrench size, and thread spec for the 2008 Chrysler Town & Country, sourced from OEM service literature and verified against community shop data. Values pair imperial (ft-lb) and metric (Nm) where the manufacturer publishes both.

Wheels — 2008 Chrysler Town & Country

Wheel and lug nut spec for the 2008 Chrysler Town & Country. Lug nut tightens to 100 ft-lbs (135 Nm), takes a 19mm driver, runs on M12x1.5 threads.

Brakes — 2008 Chrysler Town & Country

Brake fasteners on the 2008 Chrysler Town & Country — caliper bracket, slide pins, and banjo bolt torque follow. The rear brake caliper bracket bolt, torqued to 74 ft-lbs (100 Nm). The front brake caliper guide-pin bolt torques to 26 ft-lbs (35 Nm). plan for the right driver; final torque is 26 ft-lbs (35 Nm) (rear brake caliper guide-pin bolt). Front brake caliper bracket bolt tightens to 133 ft-lbs (180 Nm).

Engine — 2008 Chrysler Town & Country

Engine bolt-by-bolt torque for the 2008 Chrysler Town & Country, including the long block, valve covers, and intake. The engine oil drain plug torques to 20 ft-lbs (27 Nm).

Drivetrain — 2008 Chrysler Town & Country

Drivetrain and driveline fasteners for the 2008 Chrysler Town & Country — axle, transmission, and differential plugs. plan for a 32mm tool on a M24x1.5 stud; final torque is 125 ft-lbs (169 Nm) (front hub/axle nut).

Suspension — 2008 Chrysler Town & Country

Suspension and chassis fastener torque for the 2008 Chrysler Town & Country — strut, control arm, and sway bar values. Strut-to-knuckle lower bolts tightens to 65 ft-lbs (88 Nm) + 90 deg. The strut upper mount nuts, torqued to 20 ft-lbs (27 Nm). The sway bar end link nut torques to 65 ft-lbs (88 Nm). plan for the right driver; final torque is 20 ft-lbs (27 Nm) + 180 deg (lower ball joint nut). Lower control arm bolts tightens to 114 ft-lbs (155 Nm).

Steering — 2008 Chrysler Town & Country

Steering linkage fasteners on the 2008 Chrysler Town & Country. The outer tie rod end nut, torqued to 55 ft-lbs (75 Nm).

New to torquing wheels? Read our How lug nut torque works — the complete guide for star-pattern sequence, re-torque intervals, and how to read a lug spec — then use the 2008 Chrysler Town & Country numbers above.

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