2001 Honda Civic Lug Nut Torque & Bolt Specs

The 2001 Honda Civic lug nut torque is 80 ft-lbs, 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: 80 ft-lbs · Socket size: 19mm · Thread: M12x1.5.

This page is the OEM-referenced fastener summary for the 2001 Honda Civic. 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.

Honda's lug-nut torque sits at 80 ft-lbs (108 Nm) for nearly every passenger model from 1998 onward, with an M12x1.5 thread on most cars and the larger 14mm thread on Ridgeline and Pilot. The 19mm socket Honda uses is one of the only OEM oddities in the Japanese lineup — bring a 19mm with you, not just a 21mm. Honda factory torque values for engine oil drain plugs are unusually low (29 ft-lbs on most engines) and the crush washer is single-use, so replace it every oil change.

Common fastener categories on the 2001 Honda Civic

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 2001 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 2001 Honda Civic?

The OEM-specified lug-nut torque for the 2001 Honda Civic is 80 ft-lbs, 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 2001 Honda Civic lug nuts?

The 2001 Honda Civic 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 2001 Honda Civic 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 Honda Civic years

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

→ 2001 Honda Civic oil drain plug torque & size

→ 2001 Honda Civic suspension & steering torque specs (control arm, ball joint, tie rod)

→ 2001 Honda Civic engine & transmission mount torque specs

→ 2001 Honda Civic brake job torque specs (caliper, bracket & slide pins)

All 88 2001 Honda Civic fastener specs

Per-bolt torque, wrench size, and thread spec for the 2001 Honda Civic, sourced from OEM service literature and verified against community shop data. Values pair imperial (ft-lb) and metric (Nm) where the manufacturer publishes both. 2 of the 88 fastener specs on this page are independently verified against OEM service manuals and manufacturer torque data (last reviewed June 2026).

Wheels — 2001 Honda Civic

Wheel and lug nut spec for the 2001 Honda Civic. The wheel lug nut uses a 19mm drive on a M12x1.5 thread, torqued to 80 ft-lbs (108 Nm) at the wheel hub.

Brakes — 2001 Honda Civic

Brake fasteners on the 2001 Honda Civic — caliper bracket, slide pins, and banjo bolt torque follow. At the front brake caliper bracket, the front caliper bracket bolt torques to 80 ft-lbs (17mm drive, M12x1.25 thread). For the caliper, plan for a 8mm tool on a M8x1.0 stud; final torque is 7 ft-lbs (brake bleeder valve). Brake line bracket tightens to 8 ft-lbs, takes a 10mm driver, runs on M6x1.0 threads, located at the frame. The brake caliper bolt uses a 14mm drive on a M12x1.25 thread, torqued to 22 ft-lbs at the caliper.

Engine — 2001 Honda Civic

Engine bolt-by-bolt torque for the 2001 Honda Civic, including the long block, valve covers, and intake. For the oil cooler, plan for a 17mm tool on a M12x1.5 stud; final torque is 22 ft-lbs (oil cooler line). Alternator bolt tightens to 33 ft-lbs, takes a 14mm driver, runs on M10x1.25 threads, located at the alternator bracket. The oil filter uses a Oil Filter Wrench drive on a N/A thread, torqued to Hand tight + 3/4 turn at the engine block. OEM-verified spec. At the thermostat housing, the thermostat housing bolt torques to 9 ft-lbs (10mm drive, M8x1.25 thread). For the block, plan for a 12mm tool on a M8x1.25 stud; final torque is 16 ft-lbs (starter bolt). Timing cover bolt tightens to 9 ft-lbs, takes a 10mm driver, runs on M8x1.25 threads, located at the timing cover. The oil pan bolt uses a 10mm drive on a M8x1.25 thread, torqued to 16 ft-lbs at the oil pan. At the cylinder head, the camshaft cap bolt torques to 10 ft-lbs (10mm drive, M6x1.0 thread). For the oil pan, plan for a 17mm tool on a M14x1.5 stud; final torque is 29 ft-lbs (39 Nm) (oil drain plug). Air intake boot clamp tightens to Hand tight, takes a 8mm driver, runs on N/A threads, located at the air intake. The camshaft sprocket bolt uses a 17mm drive on a M12x1.25 thread, torqued to 54 ft-lbs at the camshaft. At the intake, the throttle body bolt torques to 9 ft-lbs (10mm drive, M6x1.0 thread). For the engine, plan for a 14mm tool on a M11x1.5 stud; final torque is Stage 1: 22 ft-lbs, Stage 2: +90°, Stage 3: +90° (cylinder head bolt). Spark plug tightens to 13 ft-lbs, takes a 5/8" driver, runs on M14x1.25 threads, located at the cylinder head. The intake manifold bolt uses a 12mm drive on a M8x1.25 thread, torqued to 16 ft-lbs at the head. At the belt tensioner, the serpentine belt tensioner bolt torques to 33 ft-lbs (14mm drive, M10x1.25 thread). For the water pump, plan for a 10mm tool on a M8x1.25 stud; final torque is 9 ft-lbs (water pump bolt). Exhaust manifold nut tightens to 23 ft-lbs, takes a 12mm driver, runs on M8x1.25 threads, located at the exhaust manifold. The earth strap bolt uses a 10mm drive on a M6x1.0 thread, torqued to 9 ft-lbs at the transmission. At the valve cover, the valve cover bolt torques to 7 ft-lbs (10mm drive, M6x1.0 thread). For the engine block, plan for a 24mm tool on a M20x1.5 stud; final torque is 18 ft-lbs (oil filter housing). Fuel rail bolt tightens to 16 ft-lbs, takes a 10mm driver, runs on M8x1.25 threads, located at the fuel rail. The engine mount bolt uses a 17mm drive on a M12x1.5 thread, torqued to 47 ft-lbs at the engine mount. At the valve cover, the camshaft position sensor torques to 9 ft-lbs (10mm drive, M6x1.0 thread). For the front cover, plan for a 12mm tool on a M8x1.25 stud; final torque is 15 ft-lbs (timing chain tensioner). Connecting rod bolt tightens to Stage 1: 14 ft-lbs, Stage 2: +90°, takes a 12mm driver, runs on M8x1.0 threads, located at the engine. The rocker arm bolt uses a 12mm drive on a M8x1.25 thread, torqued to 15 ft-lbs at the cylinder head.

Drivetrain — 2001 Honda Civic

Drivetrain and driveline fasteners for the 2001 Honda Civic — axle, transmission, and differential plugs. Axle nut tightens to 134 ft-lbs (181 Nm), takes a 32mm driver, runs on M24x1.5 threads, located at the front hub/spindle. This figure is independently verified against OEM service data.

Suspension — 2001 Honda Civic

Suspension and chassis fastener torque for the 2001 Honda Civic — strut, control arm, and sway bar values. The stabilizer link nut uses a 14mm drive on a M10x1.25 thread, torqued to 29 ft-lbs at the sway bar. At the strut tower, the strut top nut torques to 43 ft-lbs (17mm drive, M12x1.5 thread). For the front sway bar link, plan for a 14mm tool on a M10x1.25 stud; final torque is 28 ft-lbs (sway bar link nut). Lower control arm bolt tightens to 54 ft-lbs, takes a 17mm driver, runs on M12x1.25 threads, located at the subframe. The sway bar end link nut uses a 14mm drive on a M10x1.25 thread, torqued to 29 ft-lbs at the sway bar link. At the ball joint, the ball joint castle nut torques to 40 ft-lbs (17mm drive, M12x1.5 thread). For the chassis, plan for a 19mm tool on a M14x1.5 stud; final torque is 76 ft-lbs (front subframe bolt). Strut tower nut tightens to 28 ft-lbs, takes a 12mm driver, runs on M8x1.25 threads, located at the strut tower. The wheel hub bolt uses a 17mm drive on a M12x1.25 thread, torqued to 80 ft-lbs at the knuckle. At the steering knuckle, the tie rod end nut torques to 32 ft-lbs (17mm drive, M12x1.25 thread). For the subframe, plan for a 12mm tool on a M8x1.25 stud; final torque is 16 ft-lbs (sway bar bracket bolt). Steering rack bolt tightens to 29 ft-lbs, takes a 14mm driver, runs on M10x1.25 threads, located at the subframe. The strut pinch bolt uses a 17mm drive on a M12x1.5 thread, torqued to 116 ft-lbs at the knuckle.

Steering — 2001 Honda Civic

Steering linkage fasteners on the 2001 Honda Civic. At the bracket, the power steering pump torques to 15 ft-lbs (12mm drive, M8x1.25 thread).

Body — 2001 Honda Civic

Body fasteners on the 2001 Honda Civic. For the body, plan for a 14mm tool on a M8x1.25 stud; final torque is 16 ft-lbs (door hinge bolt). Hood hinge bolt tightens to 16 ft-lbs, takes a 12mm driver, runs on M8x1.25 threads, located at the hood. The fender bolt uses a 10mm drive on a M6x1.0 thread, torqued to 7 ft-lbs at the body.

Exhaust — 2001 Honda Civic

Exhaust fasteners on the 2001 Honda Civic. Exhaust flange bolt tightens to 33 ft-lbs, takes a 14mm driver, runs on M10x1.25 threads, located at the manifold.

Electrical — 2001 Honda Civic

Electrical fasteners on the 2001 Honda Civic. The starter heat shield bolt uses a 10mm drive on a M6x1.0 thread, torqued to 8 ft-lbs at the starter body. 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 solenoid, plan for a 10mm tool on a M6x1.0 stud; final torque is 70 in-lbs (starter solenoid terminal nut). Alternator adjustment bolt tightens to 22 ft-lbs, takes a 12mm driver, runs on M8x1.25 threads, located at the bracket. The belt tensioner lock bolt uses a 12mm drive on a M8x1.25 thread, torqued to 22 ft-lbs at the tensioner body. At the starter, the starter b+ terminal nut torques to 15 ft-lbs (13mm drive, M8x1.25 thread). For the block, plan for a 10mm tool on a M6x1.0 stud; final torque is 8 ft-lbs (alternator ground strap bolt). Alternator pivot bolt tightens to See sequence, takes a 14mm driver, runs on M10x1.5 threads, located at the bracket. The belt tensioner pivot bolt uses a 15mm drive on a M10x1.5 thread, torqued to 35 ft-lbs at the block. At the alternator, the alternator terminal nut torques to 70 in-lbs (10mm drive, M6x1.0 thread).

Wheel — 2001 Honda Civic

Wheel fasteners on the 2001 Honda Civic. At the wheel rim, the tpms valve stem nut torques to 35 in-lbs (8mm drive, N/A thread). For the wheel center, plan for a N/A tool on a N/A stud; final torque is N/A (center cap clip). Wheel stud tightens to N/A, takes a N/A driver, runs on M12x1.5 threads, located at the wheel hub. The wheel weight clip uses a N/A drive on a N/A thread, torqued to N/A at the wheel rim. At the wheel assembly, the lug nut torques to 80 ft-lbs (108 Nm) (19mm drive, M12x1.5 thread).

Interior — 2001 Honda Civic

Interior fasteners on the 2001 Honda Civic. For the floor, plan for a 10mm tool on a M6x1.0 stud; final torque is 7 ft-lbs (center console bolt). Kick panel clip tightens to Hand Tight, takes a 8mm driver, runs on Push-Type threads, located at the floor. The seat belt bolt uses a 17mm drive on a M12x1.25 thread, torqued to 47 ft-lbs at the body. At the door panel, the door panel clip torques to Hand Tight (8mm drive, Push-Type thread). For the b-pillar, plan for a 17mm tool on a M12x1.25 stud; final torque is 32 ft-lbs (seat belt anchor bolt).

Transmission — 2001 Honda Civic

Transmission fasteners on the 2001 Honda Civic. Transmission crossmember bolt tightens to 47 ft-lbs, takes a 14mm driver, runs on M10x1.25 threads, located at the chassis. The transmission drain plug uses a 17mm drive on a M14x1.5 thread, torqued to 29 ft-lbs at the trans pan. At the bearing support, the intermediate shaft bolt torques to 29 ft-lbs (14mm drive, M10x1.25 thread). For the crossmember, plan for a 17mm tool on a M12x1.25 stud; final torque is 54 ft-lbs (trans mount bolt). Transmission mount bolt tightens to 47 ft-lbs, takes a 17mm driver, runs on M12x1.5 threads, located at the trans mount. The cv joint clamp uses a Pliers drive on a N/A thread, torqued to Hand tight at the cv boot. At the transmission, the transmission fill plug torques to 29 ft-lbs (17mm drive, M14x1.5 thread). For the trans case, plan for a 10mm tool on a M8x1.25 stud; final torque is 16 ft-lbs (shift cable bracket bolt).

Brake — 2001 Honda Civic

Brake fasteners on the 2001 Honda Civic. The brake hose banjo bolt uses a 10mm drive on a M10x1.0 thread, torqued to 25 ft-lbs at the brake caliper. At the caliper bracket, the caliper guide pin torques to 25 ft-lbs (14mm drive, M10x1.25 thread). For the wheel hub, plan for a 8mm tool on a M6x1.0 stud; final torque is 7 ft-lbs (abs sensor bolt). Caliper mounting bolt tightens to 80 ft-lbs, takes a 17mm driver, runs on M12x1.5 threads, located at the brake caliper. The master cylinder nut uses a 12mm drive on a M8x1.25 thread, torqued to 11 ft-lbs at the brake booster. At the brake rotor, the brake rotor set screw torques to 84 in-lbs (Phillips drive, M6x1.0 thread). For the brake lines, plan for a 10mm tool on a M10x1.0 stud; final torque is 11 ft-lbs (brake line flare nut). Caliper bracket bolt tightens to 80 ft-lbs, takes a 17mm driver, runs on M12x1.5 threads, located at the knuckle. The parking brake cable bolt uses a 10mm drive on a M8x1.25 thread, torqued to 16 ft-lbs at the rear caliper.

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