2020 Honda CR-V Lug Nut Torque & Bolt Specs

The 2020 Honda CR-V 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 2020 Honda CR-V. 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 2020 Honda CR-V

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 2020 late-model work: Modern vehicles increasingly use aluminum body and suspension components. Aluminum fastener torque is typically 60-70% of equivalent steel torque, and aluminum threads strip easily. Use a calibrated torque wrench and apply anti-seize on any steel fastener threading into aluminum.

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 2020 Honda CR-V?

The OEM-specified lug-nut torque for the 2020 Honda CR-V 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 2020 Honda CR-V lug nuts?

The 2020 Honda CR-V 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 2020 Honda CR-V 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 CR-V years

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

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All 12 2020 Honda CR-V fastener specs

Per-bolt torque, wrench size, and thread spec for the 2020 Honda CR-V, sourced from OEM service literature and verified against community shop data. Values pair imperial (ft-lb) and metric (Nm) where the manufacturer publishes both. 4 of the 12 fastener specs on this page are independently verified against OEM service manuals and manufacturer torque data (last reviewed June 2026).

Wheels — 2020 Honda CR-V

Wheel and lug nut spec for the 2020 Honda CR-V. At the spare tire, the lug nut (spare tire) torques to 80 ft-lbs (108 Nm) (19mm drive, M12x1.5 thread). 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 — 2020 Honda CR-V

Brake fasteners on the 2020 Honda CR-V — caliper bracket, slide pins, and banjo bolt torque follow. For the rear knuckle, plan for a 17mm tool on a M12x1.25 stud; final torque is 80 ft-lbs (108 Nm) (rear caliper bracket bolt). Confirmed against manufacturer service literature. Front caliper guide pin bolt tightens to 37 ft-lbs (50 Nm), takes a 14mm driver, runs on M10x1.25 threads, located at the front caliper. This figure is independently verified against OEM service data. The rear caliper guide pin bolt uses a 14mm drive on a M10x1.25 thread, torqued to 17 ft-lbs (23 Nm) at the rear caliper. OEM-verified spec. At the front knuckle, the front caliper bracket bolt torques to 101 ft-lbs (137 Nm) (17mm drive, M12x1.25 thread). Confirmed against manufacturer service literature.

Engine — 2020 Honda CR-V

Engine bolt-by-bolt torque for the 2020 Honda CR-V, including the long block, valve covers, and intake. Spark plug tightens to 18 Nm (13 ft-lbs), takes a 5/8" (16mm) spark plug socket driver, runs on M12 x 1.25 threads, located at the cylinder head. 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 oil pan, the oil drain plug torques to 29 ft-lbs (39 Nm) (17mm drive, M14x1.5 thread). For the cylinder head, plan for a 10mm tool on a M6 x 1.0 stud; final torque is 10 Nm (87 in-lbs) (valve cover bolt). 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.

Suspension — 2020 Honda CR-V

Suspension and chassis fastener torque for the 2020 Honda CR-V — strut, control arm, and sway bar values. The front sway bar link nut uses a 17mm drive on a M12 x 1.25 thread, torqued to 44 Nm (33 ft-lbs) at the front sway bar.

New to torquing wheels? Read our How lug nut torque works — the complete guide for star-pattern sequence, re-torque intervals, and how to read a lug spec — then use the 2020 Honda CR-V numbers above.

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