2006 Honda Civic Lug Nut Torque & Bolt Specs

The 2006 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 2006 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 2006 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 2006 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 2006 Honda Civic?

The OEM-specified lug-nut torque for the 2006 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 2006 Honda Civic lug nuts?

The 2006 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 2006 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.

→ 2006 Honda Civic oil drain plug torque & size

→ 2006 Honda Civic suspension & steering torque specs (control arm, ball joint, tie rod)

→ 2006 Honda Civic engine & transmission mount torque specs

All 90 2006 Honda Civic fastener specs

Per-bolt torque, wrench size, and thread spec for the 2006 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.

Wheels — 2006 Honda Civic

Wheel and lug nut spec for the 2006 Honda Civic. At the wheel hub, the wheel lug nut torques to 108 Nm (80 ft-lbs) (19mm drive, M12 x 1.5 thread).

Brakes — 2006 Honda Civic

Brake fasteners on the 2006 Honda Civic — caliper bracket, slide pins, and banjo bolt torque follow. For the caliper, plan for a 8mm tool on a M8x1.0 stud; final torque is 7 ft-lbs (brake bleeder valve). Caliper slide pin tightens to 25 ft-lbs, takes a 12mm driver, runs on M10x1.25 threads, located at the front brake caliper. The brake caliper bolt uses a 14mm drive on a M12x1.25 thread, torqued to 22 ft-lbs at the caliper. At the front brake caliper bracket, the front caliper bracket bolt torques to 80 ft-lbs (17mm drive, M12x1.25 thread).

Engine — 2006 Honda Civic

Engine bolt-by-bolt torque for the 2006 Honda Civic, including the long block, valve covers, and intake. Thermostat housing bolt tightens to 9 ft-lbs, takes a 10mm driver, runs on M8x1.25 threads, located at the thermostat housing. The camshaft cap bolt uses a 10mm drive on a M6x1.0 thread, torqued to 10 ft-lbs at the cylinder head. At the belt tensioner, the serpentine belt tensioner bolt torques to 33 ft-lbs (14mm drive, M10x1.25 thread). For the engine block, plan for a Oil Filter Wrench tool on a N/A stud; final torque is Hand tight + 3/4 turn (oil filter). Spark plug tightens to 13 ft-lbs, takes a 5/8" driver, runs on 14mm threads, located at the cylinder head. The oil pan bolt uses a 10mm drive on a M8x1.25 thread, torqued to 16 ft-lbs at the oil pan. At the oil cooler, the oil cooler line torques to 22 ft-lbs (17mm drive, M12x1.5 thread). For the intake manifold, plan for a 12mm tool on a M8x1.25 stud; final torque is 16 ft-lbs (intake manifold bolt). Timing cover bolt tightens to 9 ft-lbs, takes a 10mm driver, runs on M8x1.25 threads, located at the timing cover. The earth strap bolt uses a 10mm drive on a M6x1.0 thread, torqued to 9 ft-lbs at the transmission. At the engine, the connecting rod bolt torques to Stage 1: 14 ft-lbs, Stage 2: +90° (12mm drive, M8x1.0 thread). For the air intake, plan for a 8mm tool on a N/A stud; final torque is Hand tight (air intake boot clamp). Turbo heat shield bolt tightens to 9 ft-lbs, takes a 10mm driver, runs on M6x1.0 threads, located at the turbo. The egr valve bolt uses a 12mm drive on a M8x1.25 thread, torqued to 15 ft-lbs at the manifold. At the exhaust manifold, the exhaust manifold nut torques to 23 ft-lbs (12mm drive, M8x1.25 thread). For the camshaft, plan for a 17mm tool on a M12x1.25 stud; final torque is 54 ft-lbs (camshaft sprocket bolt). 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 alternator bracket, the alternator bolt torques to 33 ft-lbs (14mm drive, M10x1.25 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). Thermostat housing tightens to 9 ft-lbs, takes a 10mm driver, runs on M6x1.0 threads, located at the engine. The oil drain plug uses a 17mm drive on a M14x1.5 thread, torqued to 29 ft-lbs at the oil pan. At the water pump, the water pump bolt torques to 9 ft-lbs (10mm drive, M8x1.25 thread). For the valve cover, plan for a 10mm tool on a M6x1.0 stud; final torque is 7 ft-lbs (valve cover bolt). Starter bolt tightens to 16 ft-lbs, takes a 12mm driver, runs on M8x1.25 threads, located at the block. The throttle body bolt uses a 10mm drive on a M8x1.25 thread, torqued to 16 ft-lbs at the throttle body.

Suspension — 2006 Honda Civic

Suspension and chassis fastener torque for the 2006 Honda Civic — strut, control arm, and sway bar values. The strut top nut uses a 17mm drive on a M12x1.5 thread, torqued to 43 ft-lbs at the strut tower. At the lower control arm, the lower control arm bolt torques to 61 ft-lbs (17mm drive, M12x1.5 thread). For the tie rod, plan for a 19mm tool on a M12x1.5 stud; final torque is 40 ft-lbs (tie rod end nut). Ball joint nut tightens to 32 ft-lbs, takes a 17mm driver, runs on M12x1.25 threads, located at the control arm. The ball joint castle nut uses a 17mm drive on a M12x1.5 thread, torqued to 40 ft-lbs at the ball joint. At the knuckle, the strut pinch bolt torques to 116 ft-lbs (17mm drive, M12x1.5 thread). For the strut tower, plan for a 12mm tool on a M8x1.25 stud; final torque is 28 ft-lbs (strut tower nut). Strut mount nut tightens to 29 ft-lbs, takes a 14mm driver, runs on M10x1.25 threads, located at the strut tower. The lower ball joint nut uses a 19mm drive on a M14x2.0 thread, torqued to 94 ft-lbs at the control arm. At the chassis, the front subframe bolt torques to 76 ft-lbs (19mm drive, M14x1.5 thread). For the subframe, plan for a 14mm tool on a M10x1.25 stud; final torque is 29 ft-lbs (steering rack bolt). Sway bar end link nut tightens to 29 ft-lbs, takes a 14mm driver, runs on M10x1.25 threads, located at the sway bar link. The sway bar link nut uses a 14mm drive on a M10x1.25 thread, torqued to 29 ft-lbs at the sway bar. At the subframe, the sway bar bracket bolt torques to 16 ft-lbs (12mm drive, M8x1.25 thread).

Steering — 2006 Honda Civic

Steering linkage fasteners on the 2006 Honda Civic. At the column, the steering column u-joint torques to 22 ft-lbs (12mm drive, M8x1.25 thread). For the tie rod, plan for a 17mm tool on a M12x1.25 stud; final torque is 41 ft-lbs (tie rod lock nut).

Body — 2006 Honda Civic

Body fasteners on the 2006 Honda Civic. For the body, plan for a 10mm tool on a M6x1.0 stud; final torque is 8 ft-lbs (fender bolt). Hood hinge bolt tightens to 15 ft-lbs, takes a 12mm driver, runs on M8x1.25 threads, located at the hood. The bumper bolt uses a 12mm drive on a M8x1.25 thread, torqued to 15 ft-lbs at the frame. At the frame, the front bumper bolt torques to 7 ft-lbs (10mm drive, M6x1.0 thread).

Exhaust — 2006 Honda Civic

Exhaust fasteners on the 2006 Honda Civic. O2 sensor tightens to 30 ft-lbs, takes a 22mm driver, runs on M18x1.5 threads, located at the various.

Electrical — 2006 Honda Civic

Electrical fasteners on the 2006 Honda Civic. The alternator terminal nut uses a 10mm drive on a M6x1.0 thread, torqued to 70 in-lbs at the alternator. At the alternator, the alternator b+ terminal nut torques to 15 ft-lbs (13mm drive, M8x1.25 thread). For the block, plan for a 15mm tool on a M10x1.5 stud; final torque is 35 ft-lbs (belt tensioner pivot bolt). Starter support bracket bolt tightens to 22 ft-lbs, takes a 12mm driver, runs on M8x1.25 threads, located at the block/transmission. The alternator adjustment bolt uses a 12mm drive on a M8x1.25 thread, torqued to 22 ft-lbs at the bracket. 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 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.

Brake — 2006 Honda Civic

Brake fasteners on the 2006 Honda Civic. At the brake caliper, the caliper mounting bolt torques to 80 ft-lbs (17mm drive, M12x1.5 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 guide pin tightens to 25 ft-lbs, takes a 14mm driver, runs on M10x1.25 threads, located at the caliper bracket. The brake rotor set screw uses a Phillips drive on a M6x1.0 thread, torqued to 84 in-lbs at the brake rotor. At the brake caliper, the brake hose banjo bolt torques to 25 ft-lbs (10mm drive, M10x1.0 thread). For the knuckle, plan for a 17mm tool on a M12x1.5 stud; final torque is 80 ft-lbs (caliper bracket bolt). Brake line flare nut tightens to 11 ft-lbs, takes a 10mm driver, runs on M10x1.0 threads, located at the brake lines. The master cylinder nut uses a 12mm drive on a M8x1.25 thread, torqued to 11 ft-lbs at the brake booster. At the rear caliper, the parking brake cable bolt torques to 16 ft-lbs (10mm drive, M8x1.25 thread).

Transmission — 2006 Honda Civic

Transmission fasteners on the 2006 Honda Civic. For the crossmember, plan for a 17mm tool on a M12x1.25 stud; final torque is 54 ft-lbs (trans mount bolt). Axle nut tightens to 181 ft-lbs, takes a 32mm driver, runs on M24x1.5 threads, located at the front hub. The transmission crossmember bolt uses a 14mm drive on a M10x1.25 thread, torqued to 47 ft-lbs at the chassis. At the trans mount, the transmission mount bolt torques to 47 ft-lbs (17mm drive, M12x1.5 thread). For the bearing support, plan for a 14mm tool on a M10x1.25 stud; final torque is 29 ft-lbs (intermediate shaft bolt). Cv joint clamp tightens to Hand tight, takes a Pliers driver, runs on N/A threads, located at the cv boot. The shift cable bracket bolt uses a 10mm drive on a M8x1.25 thread, torqued to 16 ft-lbs at the trans case. At the trans pan, the trans drain plug torques to 29 ft-lbs (14mm drive, M12x1.25 thread). For the trans pan, plan for a 17mm tool on a M14x1.5 stud; final torque is 29 ft-lbs (transmission drain plug). Transmission fill plug tightens to 29 ft-lbs, takes a 17mm driver, runs on M14x1.5 threads, located at the transmission.

Wheel — 2006 Honda Civic

Wheel fasteners on the 2006 Honda Civic. Center cap clip tightens to N/A, takes a N/A driver, runs on N/A threads, located at the wheel center. The tpms valve stem nut uses a 8mm drive on a N/A thread, torqued to 35 in-lbs at the wheel rim. At the wheel assembly, the lug nut torques to 80 ft-lbs (19mm drive, M12x1.5 thread). For the wheel hub, plan for a N/A tool on a M12x1.5 stud; final torque is N/A (wheel stud). Wheel weight clip tightens to N/A, takes a N/A driver, runs on N/A threads, located at the wheel rim.

Interior — 2006 Honda Civic

Interior fasteners on the 2006 Honda Civic. The kick panel clip uses a 8mm drive on a Push-Type thread, torqued to Hand Tight at the floor. At the frame, the dashboard brace bolt torques to 7 ft-lbs (10mm drive, M6x1.0 thread). For the floor, plan for a 14mm tool on a M10x1.25 stud; final torque is 34 ft-lbs (seat track bolt). Center console bolt tightens to 7 ft-lbs, takes a 10mm driver, runs on M6x1.0 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 roof, the headliner clip torques to Hand Tight (8mm drive, Push-Type thread).

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