2020 Dodge Journey Lug Nut Torque & Bolt Specs

The 2020 Dodge Journey 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 2020 Dodge Journey. 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 2020 Dodge Journey

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 2020 late-model work: Modern vehicles increasingly use aluminum body and suspension components. Aluminum fastener torque is typically 60-70% of equivalent steel torque, and aluminum threads strip easily. Use a calibrated torque wrench and apply anti-seize on any steel fastener threading into aluminum.

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 2020 Dodge Journey?

The OEM-specified lug-nut torque for the 2020 Dodge Journey 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 2020 Dodge Journey lug nuts?

The 2020 Dodge Journey 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 2020 Dodge Journey 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.

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All 12 2020 Dodge Journey fastener specs

Per-bolt torque, wrench size, and thread spec for the 2020 Dodge Journey, sourced from OEM service literature and verified against community shop data. Values pair imperial (ft-lb) and metric (Nm) where the manufacturer publishes both. 1 of the 12 fastener specs on this page are independently verified against OEM service manuals and manufacturer torque data (last reviewed June 2026).

Wheels — 2020 Dodge Journey

Wheel and lug nut spec for the 2020 Dodge Journey. The lug nut uses a 19mm drive on a M12x1.5 thread, torqued to 100 ft-lbs (135 Nm) at the all four wheels.

Engine — 2020 Dodge Journey

Engine bolt-by-bolt torque for the 2020 Dodge Journey, including the long block, valve covers, and intake. At the oil pan, the oil drain plug torques to 20 ft-lbs (27 Nm) (M14x1.5 thread). OEM-verified spec.

Electrical — 2020 Dodge Journey

Electrical fasteners on the 2020 Dodge Journey. For the block, plan for a 12mm tool on a M8x1.25 stud; final torque is 22 ft-lbs (alternator support bracket bolt). Alternator terminal nut tightens to 70 in-lbs, takes a 10mm driver, runs on M6x1.0 threads, located at the alternator. The alternator b+ terminal nut uses a 13mm drive on a M8x1.25 thread, torqued to 15 ft-lbs at the alternator. At the bell housing, the starter mounting bolt torques to See sequence: 1) 22 ft-lbs 2) 43 ft-lbs final (14mm drive, M10x1.25 thread). For the bracket, plan for a 12mm tool on a M8x1.25 stud; final torque is 22 ft-lbs (alternator adjustment bolt). Alternator ground strap bolt tightens to 8 ft-lbs, takes a 10mm driver, runs on M6x1.0 threads, located at the block. The belt tensioner pivot bolt uses a 15mm drive on a M10x1.5 thread, torqued to 35 ft-lbs at the block. At the block, the starter ground strap bolt torques to 8 ft-lbs (10mm drive, M6x1.0 thread). For the bracket, plan for a 14mm tool on a M10x1.5 stud; final torque is See sequence (alternator pivot bolt). Starter b+ terminal nut tightens to 15 ft-lbs, takes a 13mm driver, runs on M8x1.25 threads, located at the starter.

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 2020 Dodge Journey numbers above.

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