2009 Honda Civic Lug Nut Torque & Bolt Specs

The 2009 Honda Civic lug nut torque is 80 ft-lbs (108 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: 80 ft-lbs (108 Nm) · Socket size: 19mm · Thread: M12x1.5.

This page is the OEM-referenced fastener summary for the 2009 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 2009 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 2009 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 2009 Honda Civic?

The OEM-specified lug-nut torque for the 2009 Honda Civic is 80 ft-lbs (108 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 2009 Honda Civic lug nuts?

The 2009 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 2009 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.

→ 2009 Honda Civic oil drain plug torque & size

→ 2009 Honda Civic suspension & steering torque specs (control arm, ball joint, tie rod)

→ 2009 Honda Civic brake job torque specs (caliper, bracket & slide pins)

→ Full 2009 Honda Civic maintenance schedule (intervals, costs & free tracker) on ServiceSageAuto

All 91 2009 Honda Civic fastener specs

Per-bolt torque, wrench size, and thread spec for the 2009 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. 9 of the 91 fastener specs on this page are independently verified against OEM service manuals and manufacturer torque data (last reviewed June 2026).

Wheels — 2009 Honda Civic

Wheel and lug nut spec for the 2009 Honda Civic. The lug nut uses a 19mm drive on a M12x1.5 thread, torqued to 80 ft-lbs (108 Nm) at the wheel hub. This figure is independently verified against OEM service data. At the wheel hub, the wheel lug nut torques to 80 ft-lbs (108 Nm) (19mm drive, M12x1.5 thread).

Brakes — 2009 Honda Civic

Brake fasteners on the 2009 Honda Civic — caliper bracket, slide pins, and banjo bolt torque follow. At the front brake caliper, the caliper slide pin torques to 25 ft-lbs (34 Nm) (12mm drive, M10x1.25 thread). OEM-verified spec. 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 front caliper bracket bolt uses a 17mm drive on a M12x1.25 thread, torqued to 80 ft-lbs (108 Nm) at the front brake caliper bracket. OEM-verified spec. At the caliper, the brake line banjo bolt torques to 25 ft-lbs (10mm drive, M10x1.0 thread).

Engine — 2009 Honda Civic

Engine bolt-by-bolt torque for the 2009 Honda Civic, including the long block, valve covers, and intake. For the bracket, plan for a 12mm tool on a M8x1.25 stud; final torque is 18 ft-lbs (alternator bolt). Throttle body bolt tightens to 16 ft-lbs, takes a 10mm driver, runs on M8x1.25 threads, located at the throttle body. The fuel rail bolt uses a 10mm drive on a M8x1.25 thread, torqued to 16 ft-lbs at the fuel rail. At the oil pan, the oil pan bolt torques to 16 ft-lbs (10mm drive, M8x1.25 thread). For the thermostat housing, plan for a 10mm tool on a M8x1.25 stud; final torque is 9 ft-lbs (thermostat housing bolt). Turbo heat shield bolt tightens to 9 ft-lbs, takes a 10mm driver, runs on M6x1.0 threads, located at the turbo. The starter bolt uses a 12mm drive on a M8x1.25 thread, torqued to 16 ft-lbs at the block. At the air intake, the air intake boot clamp torques to Hand tight (8mm drive, N/A thread). For the valve cover, plan for a 10mm tool on a M6x1.0 stud; final torque is 7 ft-lbs (valve cover bolt). Egr valve bolt tightens to 15 ft-lbs, takes a 12mm driver, runs on M8x1.25 threads, located at the manifold. The oil drain plug uses a 17mm drive on a M14x1.5 thread, torqued to 29 ft-lbs (39 Nm) at the oil pan. This figure is independently verified against OEM service data. At the engine block, the oil filter torques to Hand tight + 3/4 turn (Oil Filter Wrench drive, N/A thread). OEM-verified spec. For the intake manifold, plan for a 12mm tool on a M8x1.25 stud; final torque is 16 ft-lbs (intake manifold bolt). Radiator mount tightens to 15 ft-lbs, takes a 12mm driver, runs on M8x1.25 threads, located at the frame. The timing chain tensioner uses a 12mm drive on a M8x1.25 thread, torqued to 15 ft-lbs at the front cover. At the belt tensioner, the serpentine belt tensioner bolt torques to 33 ft-lbs (14mm drive, M10x1.25 thread). For the exhaust manifold, plan for a 12mm tool on a M8x1.25 stud; final torque is 23 ft-lbs (exhaust manifold nut). Thermostat housing tightens to 9 ft-lbs, takes a 10mm driver, runs on M6x1.0 threads, located at the engine. The spark plug uses a 5/8" drive on a M14x1.25 thread, torqued to 13 ft-lbs (18 Nm) at the cylinder head. Confirmed against manufacturer service literature. At the turbo, the wastegate actuator bolt torques to 16 ft-lbs (12mm drive, M8x1.25 thread). For the engine, plan for a 12mm tool on a M8x1.0 stud; final torque is Stage 1: 14 ft-lbs, Stage 2: +90° (connecting rod bolt). Camshaft cap bolt tightens to 10 ft-lbs, takes a 10mm driver, runs on M6x1.0 threads, located at the cylinder head. The timing cover bolt uses a 10mm drive on a M8x1.25 thread, torqued to 9 ft-lbs at the timing cover. At the water pump, the water pump bolt torques to 9 ft-lbs (10mm drive, M8x1.25 thread). For the oil cooler, plan for a 17mm tool on a M12x1.5 stud; final torque is 22 ft-lbs (oil cooler line). Cylinder head bolt tightens to Stage 1: 22 ft-lbs, Stage 2: +90°, Stage 3: +90°, takes a 14mm driver, runs on M11x1.5 threads, located at the engine. The cam cap bolt uses a 12mm drive on a M6x1.0 thread, torqued to 15 ft-lbs at the cylinder head. At the engine mount, the engine mount bolt torques to 47 ft-lbs (17mm drive, M12x1.5 thread).

Drivetrain — 2009 Honda Civic

Drivetrain and driveline fasteners for the 2009 Honda Civic — axle, transmission, and differential plugs. Axle nut tightens to 181 ft-lbs, takes a 32mm driver, runs on M24x1.5 threads, located at the front hub/spindle.

Suspension — 2009 Honda Civic

Suspension and chassis fastener torque for the 2009 Honda Civic — strut, control arm, and sway bar values. The sway bar bracket bolt uses a 12mm drive on a M8x1.25 thread, torqued to 16 ft-lbs at the subframe. At the strut tower, the strut tower nut torques to 28 ft-lbs (12mm drive, M8x1.25 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). Front subframe bolt tightens to 76 ft-lbs, takes a 19mm driver, runs on M14x1.5 threads, located at the chassis. The strut top nut uses a 17mm drive on a M12x1.5 thread, torqued to 43 ft-lbs at the strut tower. At the sway bar link, the sway bar end link nut torques to 29 ft-lbs (14mm drive, M10x1.25 thread). For the lower control arm, plan for a 17mm tool on a M12x1.5 stud; final torque is 61 ft-lbs (lower control arm bolt). Strut pinch bolt tightens to 36 ft-lbs, takes a 14mm driver, runs on M10x1.25 threads, located at the front strut/knuckle. 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 subframe, the steering rack bolt torques to 29 ft-lbs (14mm drive, M10x1.25 thread). For the subframe, plan for a 19mm tool on a M14x2.0 stud; final torque is 85 ft-lbs (control arm bolt). Strut mount nut tightens to 29 ft-lbs, takes a 14mm driver, runs on M10x1.25 threads, located at the strut tower. The sway bar link nut uses a 14mm drive on a M10x1.25 thread, torqued to 29 ft-lbs at the sway bar.

Steering — 2009 Honda Civic

Steering linkage fasteners on the 2009 Honda Civic. At the column, the steering column u-joint torques to 22 ft-lbs (12mm drive, M8x1.25 thread). For the bracket, plan for a 12mm tool on a M8x1.25 stud; final torque is 15 ft-lbs (power steering pump). Tie rod lock nut tightens to 41 ft-lbs, takes a 17mm driver, runs on M12x1.25 threads, located at the tie rod.

Body — 2009 Honda Civic

Body fasteners on the 2009 Honda Civic. For the hood, plan for a 12mm tool on a M8x1.25 stud; final torque is 16 ft-lbs (hood hinge bolt). Bumper bolt tightens to 15 ft-lbs, takes a 12mm driver, runs on M8x1.25 threads, located at the frame. The fender bolt uses a 10mm drive on a M6x1.0 thread, torqued to 7 ft-lbs at the body.

Exhaust — 2009 Honda Civic

Exhaust fasteners on the 2009 Honda Civic. O2 sensor tightens to 30 ft-lbs, takes a 22mm driver, runs on M18x1.5 threads, located at the various. The muffler hanger bolt uses a 12mm drive on a M8x1.25 thread, torqued to 15 ft-lbs at the frame.

Electrical — 2009 Honda Civic

Electrical fasteners on the 2009 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 bracket, the alternator adjustment bolt torques to 22 ft-lbs (12mm drive, M8x1.25 thread). For the block/transmission, plan for a 12mm tool on a M8x1.25 stud; final torque is 22 ft-lbs (starter support bracket 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 tensioner body, the belt tensioner lock bolt torques to 22 ft-lbs (12mm drive, M8x1.25 thread).

Interior — 2009 Honda Civic

Interior fasteners on the 2009 Honda Civic. At the floor, the seat track bolt torques to 29 ft-lbs (14mm drive, M10x1.25 thread). For the body, plan for a 17mm tool on a M12x1.25 stud; final torque is 47 ft-lbs (seat belt bolt). Dashboard brace bolt tightens to 7 ft-lbs, takes a 10mm driver, runs on M6x1.0 threads, located at the frame. The kick panel clip uses a 8mm drive on a Push-Type thread, torqued to Hand Tight at the floor. At the floor, the center console bolt torques to 7 ft-lbs (10mm drive, M6x1.0 thread). For the a-pillar, plan for a 8mm tool on a Push-Type stud; final torque is Hand Tight (a-pillar trim clip). Seat belt anchor bolt tightens to 32 ft-lbs, takes a 17mm driver, runs on M12x1.25 threads, located at the b-pillar.

Brake — 2009 Honda Civic

Brake fasteners on the 2009 Honda Civic. For the knuckle, plan for a 17mm tool on a M12x1.5 stud; final torque is 80 ft-lbs (108 Nm) (caliper bracket bolt). OEM-verified spec. Caliper mounting bolt tightens to 80 ft-lbs (108 Nm), takes a 17mm driver, runs on M12x1.5 threads, located at the brake caliper. Confirmed against manufacturer service literature. 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 rear caliper, plan for a 10mm tool on a M8x1.25 stud; final torque is 16 ft-lbs (parking brake cable bolt). Abs sensor bolt tightens to 7 ft-lbs, takes a 8mm driver, runs on M6x1.0 threads, located at the wheel hub. The caliper guide pin uses a 14mm drive on a M10x1.25 thread, torqued to 25 ft-lbs (34 Nm) at the caliper bracket. OEM-verified spec. At the brake lines, the brake line flare nut torques to 11 ft-lbs (10mm drive, M10x1.0 thread). For the brake caliper, plan for a 10mm tool on a M10x1.0 stud; final torque is 25 ft-lbs (brake hose banjo bolt).

Wheel — 2009 Honda Civic

Wheel fasteners on the 2009 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 wheel weight clip uses a N/A drive on a N/A thread, torqued to N/A at the wheel rim. At the wheel hub, the wheel stud torques to N/A (N/A drive, M12x1.5 thread). For the wheel rim, plan for a 8mm tool on a N/A stud; final torque is 35 in-lbs (tpms valve stem nut).

Transmission — 2009 Honda Civic

Transmission fasteners on the 2009 Honda Civic. The transmission fill plug uses a 17mm drive on a M14x1.5 thread, torqued to 29 ft-lbs at the transmission. At the trans pan, the transmission drain plug torques to 29 ft-lbs (17mm drive, M14x1.5 thread). For the trans mount, plan for a 17mm tool on a M12x1.5 stud; final torque is 47 ft-lbs (transmission mount bolt). Shift cable bracket tightens to 15 ft-lbs, takes a 12mm driver, runs on M8x1.25 threads, located at the trans case. 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 bearing support, the intermediate shaft bolt torques to 29 ft-lbs (14mm drive, M10x1.25 thread). For the chassis, plan for a 14mm tool on a M10x1.25 stud; final torque is 47 ft-lbs (transmission crossmember bolt). Cv joint clamp tightens to Hand tight, takes a Pliers driver, runs on N/A threads, located at the cv boot.

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