2014 Honda Civic Lug Nut Torque & Bolt Specs

The 2014 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 2014 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.

Ninth generation (2012–2015)

The 2014 Civic is the ninth-generation compact (2012–2015), built around the 1.8-liter R18 four-cylinder on most trims, with the 2.4-liter K24 reserved for the Si.

It's a straightforward, DIY-friendly car — but bring a 19mm lug socket, not the 21mm most imports use, because Honda is the outlier here. The oil-drain crush washer is single-use, so replace it every change instead of torquing harder to stop a weep.

Common fastener categories on the 2014 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 2014 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 2014 Honda Civic?

The OEM-specified lug-nut torque for the 2014 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 2014 Honda Civic lug nuts?

The 2014 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 2014 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.

→ 2014 Honda Civic oil drain plug torque & size

→ 2014 Honda Civic suspension & steering torque specs (control arm, ball joint, tie rod)

→ 2014 Honda Civic brake job torque specs (caliper, bracket & slide pins)

→ Full 2014 Honda Civic maintenance schedule (intervals, costs & free tracker) on ServiceSageAuto

All 98 2014 Honda Civic fastener specs

Per-bolt torque, wrench size, and thread spec for the 2014 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. 8 of the 98 fastener specs on this page are independently verified against OEM service manuals and manufacturer torque data (last reviewed June 2026).

Wheels — 2014 Honda Civic

Wheel and lug nut spec for the 2014 Honda Civic. For the wheel hub, plan for a 19mm tool on a M12x1.5 stud; final torque is 80 ft-lbs (108 Nm) (lug nut). Confirmed against manufacturer service literature. Wheel lug nut tightens to 80 ft-lbs (108 Nm), takes a 19mm driver, runs on M12x1.5 threads, located at the wheel hub.

Brakes — 2014 Honda Civic

Brake fasteners on the 2014 Honda Civic — caliper bracket, slide pins, and banjo bolt torque follow. Brake line bracket tightens to 8 ft-lbs, takes a 10mm driver, runs on M6x1.0 threads, located at the frame. The brake bleeder valve uses a 8mm drive on a M8x1.0 thread, torqued to 8 ft-lbs at the caliper. At the caliper, the brake line banjo bolt torques to 25 ft-lbs (10mm drive, M10x1.0 thread). For the front brake caliper bracket, plan for a 17mm tool on a M12x1.25 stud; final torque is 80 ft-lbs (108 Nm) (front caliper bracket bolt). This figure is independently verified against OEM service data.

Engine — 2014 Honda Civic

Engine bolt-by-bolt torque for the 2014 Honda Civic, including the long block, valve covers, and intake. The connecting rod bolt uses a 12mm drive on a M8x1.0 thread, torqued to Stage 1: 14 ft-lbs, Stage 2: +90° at the engine. At the cylinder head, the cam cap bolt torques to 15 ft-lbs (12mm drive, M6x1.0 thread). For the oil pan, plan for a 17mm tool on a M12x1.5 stud; final torque is 29 ft-lbs (39 Nm) (oil drain plug). This figure is independently verified against OEM service data. Radiator mount tightens to 15 ft-lbs, takes a 12mm driver, runs on M8x1.25 threads, located at the frame. The engine mount bolt uses a 17mm drive on a M12x1.5 thread, torqued to 47 ft-lbs at the engine mount. At the water pump, the water pump bolt torques to 9 ft-lbs (10mm drive, M8x1.25 thread). For the bracket, plan for a 12mm tool on a M8x1.25 stud; final torque is 18 ft-lbs (alternator bolt). Thermostat housing bolt tightens to 9 ft-lbs, takes a 10mm driver, runs on M8x1.25 threads, located at the thermostat housing. The camshaft sprocket bolt uses a 17mm drive on a M12x1.25 thread, torqued to 54 ft-lbs at the camshaft. At the belt tensioner, the serpentine belt tensioner bolt torques to 33 ft-lbs (14mm drive, M10x1.25 thread). For the timing cover, plan for a 10mm tool on a M6x1.0 stud; final torque is 9 ft-lbs (chain tensioner bolt). Oil pan bolt tightens to 16 ft-lbs, takes a 10mm driver, runs on M8x1.25 threads, located at the oil pan. 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 oil cooler, the oil cooler line torques to 22 ft-lbs (17mm drive, M12x1.5 thread). For the fuel rail, plan for a 10mm tool on a M8x1.25 stud; final torque is 16 ft-lbs (fuel rail bolt). Air intake boot clamp tightens to Hand tight, takes a 8mm driver, runs on N/A threads, located at the air intake. The intake manifold bolt uses a 12mm drive on a M8x1.25 thread, torqued to 16 ft-lbs at the head. At the throttle body, the throttle body bolt torques to 16 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). Camshaft position sensor tightens to 9 ft-lbs, takes a 10mm driver, runs on M6x1.0 threads, located at the valve cover. The camshaft cap bolt uses a 10mm drive on a M6x1.0 thread, torqued to 10 ft-lbs at the cylinder head. At the turbo, the turbo heat shield bolt torques to 9 ft-lbs (10mm drive, M6x1.0 thread). For the cylinder head, plan for a 12mm tool on a M8x1.25 stud; final torque is 15 ft-lbs (rocker arm bolt). Exhaust manifold bolt tightens to 33 ft-lbs, takes a 14mm driver, runs on M10x1.25 threads, located at the head. The egr valve bolt uses a 12mm drive on a M8x1.25 thread, torqued to 15 ft-lbs at the manifold. At the transmission, the earth strap bolt torques to 9 ft-lbs (10mm drive, M6x1.0 thread). For the timing cover, plan for a 10mm tool on a M8x1.25 stud; final torque is 9 ft-lbs (timing cover bolt). Exhaust manifold nut tightens to 23 ft-lbs, takes a 12mm driver, runs on M8x1.25 threads, located at the exhaust manifold. The starter bolt uses a 12mm drive on a M8x1.25 thread, torqued to 16 ft-lbs at the block. At the engine block, the oil filter torques to Hand tight + 3/4 turn (Oil Filter Wrench drive, N/A thread). This figure is independently verified against OEM service data. For the cylinder head, plan for a 5/8" tool on a M14x1.25 stud; final torque is 13 ft-lbs (18 Nm) (spark plug). OEM-verified spec. Oil filter housing tightens to 18 ft-lbs, takes a 24mm driver, runs on M20x1.5 threads, located at the engine block.

Drivetrain — 2014 Honda Civic

Drivetrain and driveline fasteners for the 2014 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 — 2014 Honda Civic

Suspension and chassis fastener torque for the 2014 Honda Civic — strut, control arm, and sway bar values. For the chassis, plan for a 19mm tool on a M14x1.5 stud; final torque is 76 ft-lbs (front subframe bolt). Wheel hub bolt tightens to 80 ft-lbs, takes a 17mm driver, runs on M12x1.25 threads, located at the knuckle. 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 steering rack bolt torques to 29 ft-lbs (14mm drive, M10x1.25 thread). For the knuckle, plan for a 17mm tool on a M12x1.5 stud; final torque is 116 ft-lbs (strut pinch 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 ball joint castle nut uses a 17mm drive on a M12x1.5 thread, torqued to 40 ft-lbs at the ball joint. At the sway bar, the stabilizer link nut torques to 29 ft-lbs (14mm drive, M10x1.25 thread). For the subframe, plan for a 12mm tool on a M8x1.25 stud; final torque is 16 ft-lbs (sway bar bracket bolt). Strut top nut tightens to 33 ft-lbs, takes a 17mm driver, runs on M12x1.25 threads, located at the front strut mount. The tie rod end nut uses a 19mm drive on a M12x1.5 thread, torqued to 40 ft-lbs at the tie rod. At the strut tower, the strut mount 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). Ball joint nut tightens to 32 ft-lbs, takes a 17mm driver, runs on M12x1.25 threads, located at the control arm. The strut tower nut uses a 12mm drive on a M8x1.25 thread, torqued to 28 ft-lbs at the strut tower.

Steering — 2014 Honda Civic

Steering linkage fasteners on the 2014 Honda Civic. Steering column u-joint tightens to 22 ft-lbs, takes a 12mm driver, runs on M8x1.25 threads, located at the column. The power steering pump uses a 12mm drive on a M8x1.25 thread, torqued to 15 ft-lbs at the bracket.

Body — 2014 Honda Civic

Body fasteners on the 2014 Honda Civic. The fender bolt uses a 10mm drive on a M6x1.0 thread, torqued to 8 ft-lbs at the body. At the body, the door hinge bolt torques to 16 ft-lbs (14mm drive, M8x1.25 thread). For the frame, plan for a 12mm tool on a M8x1.25 stud; final torque is 15 ft-lbs (bumper bolt). Hood hinge bolt tightens to 16 ft-lbs, takes a 12mm driver, runs on M8x1.25 threads, located at the hood.

Exhaust — 2014 Honda Civic

Exhaust fasteners on the 2014 Honda Civic. At the manifold, the exhaust flange bolt torques to 33 ft-lbs (14mm drive, M10x1.25 thread). For the various, plan for a 22mm tool on a M18x1.5 stud; final torque is 30 ft-lbs (o2 sensor). Catalytic bolt tightens to 33 ft-lbs, takes a 14mm driver, runs on M10x1.25 threads, located at the cat flange.

Electrical — 2014 Honda Civic

Electrical fasteners on the 2014 Honda Civic. For the starter, plan for a 13mm tool on a M8x1.25 stud; final torque is 15 ft-lbs (starter b+ terminal nut). Belt tensioner pivot bolt tightens to 35 ft-lbs, takes a 15mm driver, runs on M10x1.5 threads, located at the block. 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 block, the starter ground strap bolt torques to 8 ft-lbs (10mm drive, M6x1.0 thread). For the block, plan for a 10mm tool on a M6x1.0 stud; final torque is 8 ft-lbs (alternator ground strap bolt). Belt tensioner lock bolt tightens to 22 ft-lbs, takes a 12mm driver, runs on M8x1.25 threads, located at the tensioner body. The starter support bracket bolt uses a 12mm drive on a M8x1.25 thread, torqued to 22 ft-lbs at the block/transmission.

Interior — 2014 Honda Civic

Interior fasteners on the 2014 Honda Civic. Center console bolt tightens to 7 ft-lbs, takes a 10mm driver, runs on M6x1.0 threads, located at the floor. The seat track bolt uses a 14mm drive on a M10x1.25 thread, torqued to 29 ft-lbs at the floor. At the floor, the kick 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). A-pillar trim clip tightens to Hand Tight, takes a 8mm driver, runs on Push-Type threads, located at the a-pillar. The door panel clip uses a 8mm drive on a Push-Type thread, torqued to Hand Tight at the door panel.

Transmission — 2014 Honda Civic

Transmission fasteners on the 2014 Honda Civic. The transmission mount bolt uses a 17mm drive on a M12x1.5 thread, torqued to 47 ft-lbs at the trans mount. At the trans case, the shift cable bracket torques to 15 ft-lbs (12mm drive, M8x1.25 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. 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 chassis, the transmission crossmember bolt torques to 47 ft-lbs (14mm drive, M10x1.25 thread). For the cv boot, plan for a Pliers tool on a N/A stud; final torque is Hand tight (cv joint clamp). Intermediate shaft bolt tightens to 29 ft-lbs, takes a 14mm driver, runs on M10x1.25 threads, located at the bearing support. The trans drain plug uses a 14mm drive on a M12x1.25 thread, torqued to 29 ft-lbs at the trans pan.

Brake — 2014 Honda Civic

Brake fasteners on the 2014 Honda Civic. At the caliper bracket, the caliper guide pin torques to 25 ft-lbs (34 Nm) (14mm drive, M10x1.25 thread). OEM-verified spec. For the brake caliper, plan for a 17mm tool on a M12x1.5 stud; final torque is 80 ft-lbs (108 Nm) (caliper mounting bolt). Confirmed against manufacturer service literature. Brake hose banjo bolt tightens to 25 ft-lbs, takes a 10mm driver, runs on M10x1.0 threads, located at the brake caliper. The caliper bracket bolt uses a 17mm drive on a M12x1.5 thread, torqued to 80 ft-lbs (108 Nm) at the knuckle. OEM-verified spec. At the brake booster, the master cylinder nut torques to 11 ft-lbs (12mm drive, M8x1.25 thread). For the brake rotor, plan for a Phillips tool on a M6x1.0 stud; final torque is 84 in-lbs (brake rotor set screw). Parking brake cable bolt tightens to 16 ft-lbs, takes a 10mm driver, runs on M8x1.25 threads, located at the rear caliper. The abs sensor bolt uses a 8mm drive on a M6x1.0 thread, torqued to 7 ft-lbs at the wheel hub. At the brake lines, the brake line flare nut torques to 11 ft-lbs (10mm drive, M10x1.0 thread).

Wheel — 2014 Honda Civic

Wheel fasteners on the 2014 Honda Civic. For the wheel rim, plan for a 8mm tool on a N/A stud; final torque is 35 in-lbs (tpms valve stem nut). Center cap clip tightens to N/A, takes a N/A driver, runs on N/A threads, located at the wheel center. The wheel stud uses a N/A drive on a M12x1.5 thread, torqued to N/A at the wheel hub. At the wheel rim, the wheel weight clip torques to N/A (N/A drive, N/A thread).

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