2010 Honda Civic Lug Nut Torque & Bolt Specs

The 2010 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 2010 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 2010 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 2010 model-year work: This era introduced widespread torque-to-yield (TTY) bolts on head, main, and crank pulley fasteners. TTY bolts stretch permanently when torqued and must not be reused — the spec calls for a fresh bolt every time. Always verify TTY status against the FSM before 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 2010 Honda Civic?

The OEM-specified lug-nut torque for the 2010 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 2010 Honda Civic lug nuts?

The 2010 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 2010 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.

→ 2010 Honda Civic oil drain plug torque & size

→ 2010 Honda Civic suspension & steering torque specs (control arm, ball joint, tie rod)

→ 2010 Honda Civic brake job torque specs (caliper, bracket & slide pins)

→ Full 2010 Honda Civic maintenance schedule (intervals, costs & free tracker) on ServiceSageAuto

All 92 2010 Honda Civic fastener specs

Per-bolt torque, wrench size, and thread spec for the 2010 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. 1 of the 92 fastener specs on this page are independently verified against OEM service manuals and manufacturer torque data.

Wheels — 2010 Honda Civic

Wheel and lug nut spec for the 2010 Honda Civic. For the wheel hub, plan for a 19mm tool on a M12x1.5 stud; final torque is 80 ft-lbs (108 Nm) (wheel lug nut).

Brakes — 2010 Honda Civic

Brake fasteners on the 2010 Honda Civic — caliper bracket, slide pins, and banjo bolt torque follow. Front caliper bracket bolt tightens to 80 ft-lbs, takes a 17mm driver, runs on M12x1.25 threads, located at the front brake caliper bracket. The rotor set screw uses a 5mm drive on a M5x0.8 thread, torqued to 4 ft-lbs at the hub. At the caliper, the brake line banjo bolt torques to 25 ft-lbs (10mm drive, M10x1.0 thread). For the knuckle, plan for a 17mm tool on a M12x1.25 stud; final torque is 80 ft-lbs (brake caliper bracket). 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 line bracket uses a 10mm drive on a M6x1.0 thread, torqued to 8 ft-lbs at the frame. At the caliper, the brake bleeder valve torques to 7 ft-lbs (8mm drive, M8x1.0 thread).

Engine — 2010 Honda Civic

Engine bolt-by-bolt torque for the 2010 Honda Civic, including the long block, valve covers, and intake. The serpentine belt tensioner bolt uses a 14mm drive on a M10x1.25 thread, torqued to 33 ft-lbs at the belt tensioner. At the intake manifold, the intake manifold bolt torques to 16 ft-lbs (12mm drive, M8x1.25 thread). For the cylinder head, plan for a 12mm tool on a M8x1.25 stud; final torque is 15 ft-lbs (rocker arm bolt). Air intake boot clamp tightens to Hand tight, takes a 8mm driver, runs on N/A threads, located at the air intake. The oil pan bolt uses a 10mm drive on a M8x1.25 thread, torqued to 16 ft-lbs at the oil pan. At the engine, the connecting rod bolt torques to Stage 1: 14 ft-lbs, Stage 2: +90° (12mm drive, M8x1.0 thread). For the engine, plan for a 10mm tool on a M6x1.0 stud; final torque is 9 ft-lbs (thermostat housing). Oil cooler line tightens to 22 ft-lbs, takes a 17mm driver, runs on M12x1.5 threads, located at the oil cooler. The engine mount bolt uses a 17mm drive on a M12x1.5 thread, torqued to 47 ft-lbs at the engine mount. At the head, the exhaust manifold bolt torques to 33 ft-lbs (14mm drive, M10x1.25 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). Water pump bolt tightens to 9 ft-lbs, takes a 10mm driver, runs on M8x1.25 threads, located at the water pump. The timing cover bolt uses a 10mm drive on a M6x1.0 thread, torqued to 8.7 ft-lbs at the front cover. At the cylinder head, the spark plug torques to 13 ft-lbs (5/8" drive, M14x1.25 thread). For the exhaust manifold, plan for a 12mm tool on a M8x1.25 stud; final torque is 23 ft-lbs (exhaust manifold nut). Radiator mount tightens to 15 ft-lbs, takes a 12mm driver, runs on M8x1.25 threads, located at the frame. The valve cover bolt uses a 10mm drive on a M6x1.0 thread, torqued to 7.2 ft-lbs at the valve cover. At the cylinder head, the vtec solenoid bolt torques to 9 ft-lbs (10mm drive, M6x1.0 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). OEM-verified spec. Throttle body bolt tightens to 16 ft-lbs, takes a 10mm driver, runs on M8x1.25 threads, located at the throttle body. The camshaft sprocket bolt uses a 17mm drive on a M12x1.25 thread, torqued to 54 ft-lbs at the camshaft. At the thermostat housing, the thermostat housing bolt torques to 9 ft-lbs (10mm drive, M8x1.25 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). Alternator bolt tightens to 33 ft-lbs, takes a 14mm driver, runs on M10x1.25 threads, located at the alternator bracket. The fuel rail bolt uses a 10mm drive on a M8x1.25 thread, torqued to 16 ft-lbs at the fuel rail.

Drivetrain — 2010 Honda Civic

Drivetrain and driveline fasteners for the 2010 Honda Civic — axle, transmission, and differential plugs. At the front hub/spindle, the axle nut torques to 181 ft-lbs (32mm drive, M24x1.5 thread).

Suspension — 2010 Honda Civic

Suspension and chassis fastener torque for the 2010 Honda Civic — strut, control arm, and sway bar values. For the subframe, plan for a 12mm tool on a M8x1.25 stud; final torque is 16 ft-lbs (sway bar bracket bolt). Ball joint castle nut tightens to 40 ft-lbs, takes a 17mm driver, runs on M12x1.5 threads, located at the ball joint. The strut pinch bolt uses a 14mm drive on a M10x1.25 thread, torqued to 36 ft-lbs at the front strut/knuckle. At the subframe, the steering rack bolt torques to 29 ft-lbs (14mm drive, M10x1.25 thread). For the steering knuckle, plan for a 17mm tool on a M12x1.25 stud; final torque is 32 ft-lbs (tie rod end nut). Strut top nut tightens to 43 ft-lbs, takes a 17mm driver, runs on M12x1.5 threads, located at the strut tower. The control arm bolt uses a 19mm drive on a M14x2.0 thread, torqued to 85 ft-lbs at the subframe. At the sway bar, the stabilizer link nut torques to 29 ft-lbs (14mm drive, M10x1.25 thread). For the sway bar link, plan for a 14mm tool on a M10x1.25 stud; final torque is 29 ft-lbs (sway bar end 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 strut tower nut uses a 12mm drive on a M8x1.25 thread, torqued to 28 ft-lbs at the strut tower. At the chassis, the front subframe bolt torques to 76 ft-lbs (19mm drive, M14x1.5 thread). For the control arm, plan for a 17mm tool on a M12x1.25 stud; final torque is 32 ft-lbs (ball joint nut).

Steering — 2010 Honda Civic

Steering linkage fasteners on the 2010 Honda Civic. Tie rod lock nut tightens to 41 ft-lbs, takes a 17mm driver, runs on M12x1.25 threads, located at the tie rod.

Body — 2010 Honda Civic

Body fasteners on the 2010 Honda Civic. The door hinge bolt uses a 14mm drive on a M10x1.25 thread, torqued to 27 ft-lbs at the body. At the frame, the front bumper bolt torques to 7 ft-lbs (10mm drive, M6x1.0 thread). For the body, plan for a 10mm tool on a M6x1.0 stud; final torque is 7 ft-lbs (fender bolt).

Exhaust — 2010 Honda Civic

Exhaust fasteners on the 2010 Honda Civic. At the manifold, the exhaust flange bolt torques to 33 ft-lbs (14mm drive, M10x1.25 thread). For the frame, plan for a 12mm tool on a M8x1.25 stud; final torque is 15 ft-lbs (muffler hanger bolt). Catalytic bolt tightens to 33 ft-lbs, takes a 14mm driver, runs on M10x1.25 threads, located at the cat flange.

Electrical — 2010 Honda Civic

Electrical fasteners on the 2010 Honda Civic. For the starter body, plan for a 10mm tool on a M6x1.0 stud; final torque is 8 ft-lbs (starter heat shield bolt). Alternator adjustment bolt tightens to 22 ft-lbs, takes a 12mm driver, runs on M8x1.25 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 bracket, the idler pulley bolt torques to 35 ft-lbs (15mm drive, M10x1.5 thread). For the block, plan for a 10mm tool on a M6x1.0 stud; final torque is 8 ft-lbs (starter ground strap bolt). Alternator support bracket bolt tightens to 22 ft-lbs, takes a 12mm driver, runs on M8x1.25 threads, located at the block. The starter b+ terminal nut uses a 13mm drive on a M8x1.25 thread, torqued to 15 ft-lbs at the starter. At the block, the alternator ground strap bolt torques to 8 ft-lbs (10mm drive, M6x1.0 thread). For the alternator, plan for a 13mm tool on a M8x1.25 stud; final torque is 15 ft-lbs (alternator b+ terminal nut).

Interior — 2010 Honda Civic

Interior fasteners on the 2010 Honda Civic. Kick panel clip tightens to Hand Tight, takes a 8mm driver, runs on Push-Type threads, located at the floor. The headliner clip uses a 8mm drive on a Push-Type thread, torqued to Hand Tight at the roof. At the b-pillar, the seat belt anchor bolt torques to 32 ft-lbs (17mm drive, M12x1.25 thread). For the frame, plan for a 10mm tool on a M6x1.0 stud; final torque is 7 ft-lbs (dashboard brace bolt). Seat track bolt tightens to 29 ft-lbs, takes a 14mm driver, runs on M10x1.25 threads, located at the floor. The door panel clip uses a 8mm drive on a Push-Type thread, torqued to Hand Tight at the door panel.

Wheel — 2010 Honda Civic

Wheel fasteners on the 2010 Honda Civic. The lug nut uses a 19mm drive on a M12x1.5 thread, torqued to 80 ft-lbs (108 Nm) at the wheel assembly. 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 weight clip tightens to N/A, takes a N/A driver, runs on N/A threads, located at the wheel rim. The wheel stud uses a N/A drive on a M12x1.5 thread, torqued to N/A at the wheel hub.

Transmission — 2010 Honda Civic

Transmission fasteners on the 2010 Honda Civic. At the trans pan, the transmission drain plug torques to 29 ft-lbs (17mm drive, M14x1.5 thread). For the trans case, plan for a 17mm tool on a M12x1.25 stud; final torque is 22 ft-lbs (trans cooler line). Transmission fill plug tightens to 29 ft-lbs, takes a 17mm driver, runs on M14x1.5 threads, located at the transmission. 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 case, the shift cable bracket torques to 15 ft-lbs (12mm drive, M8x1.25 thread). For the trans mount, plan for a 17mm tool on a M12x1.5 stud; final torque is 47 ft-lbs (transmission mount bolt). Cv joint clamp tightens to Hand tight, takes a Pliers driver, runs on N/A threads, located at the cv boot. The intermediate shaft bolt uses a 14mm drive on a M10x1.25 thread, torqued to 29 ft-lbs at the bearing support. At the chassis, the transmission crossmember bolt torques to 47 ft-lbs (14mm drive, M10x1.25 thread).

Brake — 2010 Honda Civic

Brake fasteners on the 2010 Honda Civic. For the brake booster, plan for a 12mm tool on a M8x1.25 stud; final torque is 11 ft-lbs (master cylinder nut). Caliper guide pin tightens to 25 ft-lbs, takes a 14mm driver, runs on M10x1.25 threads, located at the caliper bracket. The caliper mounting bolt uses a 17mm drive on a M12x1.5 thread, torqued to 80 ft-lbs at the brake caliper. At the knuckle, the caliper bracket 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). Brake hose banjo bolt tightens to 25 ft-lbs, takes a 10mm driver, runs on M10x1.0 threads, located at the brake caliper. The brake line flare nut uses a 10mm drive on a M10x1.0 thread, torqued to 11 ft-lbs at the brake lines. 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).

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