2024 Honda Ridgeline Lug Nut Torque & Bolt Specs

The 2024 Honda Ridgeline 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 2024 Honda Ridgeline. 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 2024 Honda Ridgeline

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 2024 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 2024 Honda Ridgeline?

The OEM-specified lug-nut torque for the 2024 Honda Ridgeline 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 2024 Honda Ridgeline lug nuts?

The 2024 Honda Ridgeline 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 2024 Honda Ridgeline 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 Ridgeline years

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

→ 2024 Honda Ridgeline oil drain plug torque & size

→ 2024 Honda Ridgeline suspension & steering torque specs (control arm, ball joint, tie rod)

All 88 2024 Honda Ridgeline fastener specs

Per-bolt torque, wrench size, and thread spec for the 2024 Honda Ridgeline, sourced from OEM service literature and verified against community shop data. Values pair imperial (ft-lb) and metric (Nm) where the manufacturer publishes both.

Brakes — 2024 Honda Ridgeline

Brake fasteners on the 2024 Honda Ridgeline — caliper bracket, slide pins, and banjo bolt torque follow. The brake caliper bracket uses a 17mm drive on a M12x1.25 thread, torqued to 80 ft-lbs at the knuckle. At the hub, the rotor set screw torques to 4 ft-lbs (5mm drive, M5x0.8 thread). For the frame, plan for a 10mm tool on a M6x1.0 stud; final torque is 8 ft-lbs (brake line bracket). Brake line banjo bolt tightens to 25 ft-lbs, takes a 10mm driver, runs on M10x1.0 threads, located at the caliper. The brake caliper bolt uses a 14mm drive on a M12x1.25 thread, torqued to 22 ft-lbs at the caliper. At the caliper bracket, the caliper guide pin torques to 22 ft-lbs (12mm drive, M8x1.25 thread). For the steering knuckle, plan for a 14mm tool on a M12x1.25 stud; final torque is 85 ft-lbs (caliper bracket bolt). Brake bleeder valve tightens to 8 ft-lbs, takes a 8mm driver, runs on M8x1.0 threads, located at the caliper.

Engine — 2024 Honda Ridgeline

Engine bolt-by-bolt torque for the 2024 Honda Ridgeline, including the long block, valve covers, and intake. At the front cover, the timing chain tensioner torques to 15 ft-lbs (12mm drive, M8x1.25 thread). For the rear head, plan for a 14mm tool on a M14x1.25 stud; final torque is 22 ft-lbs (rear bank spark plug). 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 water pump bolt uses a 12mm drive on a M8x1.25 thread, torqued to 15 ft-lbs at the front cover. At the camshaft, the camshaft sprocket bolt torques to 54 ft-lbs (17mm drive, M12x1.25 thread). For the head, plan for a 14mm tool on a M10x1.25 stud; final torque is 33 ft-lbs (exhaust manifold bolt). Egr valve bolt tightens to 15 ft-lbs, takes a 12mm driver, runs on M8x1.25 threads, located at the manifold. The radiator mount uses a 12mm drive on a M8x1.25 thread, torqued to 15 ft-lbs at the frame. At the engine block, the oil filter housing torques to 18 ft-lbs (24mm drive, M20x1.5 thread). For the upper intake, plan for a 12mm tool on a M8x1.25 stud; final torque is 16 ft-lbs (intake plenum bolt). Timing cover bolt tightens to 8.7 ft-lbs, takes a 10mm driver, runs on M6x1.0 threads, located at the front cover. The oil drain plug uses a 17mm drive on a M14x1.5 thread, torqued to 29 ft-lbs at the oil pan. At the front cover, the timing belt tensioner torques to 33 ft-lbs (14mm drive, M10x1.25 thread). For the cylinder head, plan for a 10mm tool on a M6x1.0 stud; final torque is 8 ft-lbs (valve cover bolt). Thermostat housing tightens to 9 ft-lbs, takes a 10mm driver, runs on M6x1.0 threads, located at the engine. The intake manifold bolt uses a 12mm drive on a M8x1.25 thread, torqued to 15 ft-lbs at the head. At the manifold, the exhaust manifold heat shield torques to 9 ft-lbs (10mm drive, M6x1.0 thread). For the oil cooler, plan for a 17mm tool on a M12x1.5 stud; final torque is 22 ft-lbs (oil cooler line). Crankshaft pulley bolt tightens to 108 ft-lbs, takes a 19mm driver, runs on M14x1.5 threads, located at the crankshaft. 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 rocker arm bolt torques to 15 ft-lbs (12mm 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). Camshaft cap bolt tightens to 10 ft-lbs, takes a 10mm driver, runs on M6x1.0 threads, located at the cylinder head.

Drivetrain — 2024 Honda Ridgeline

Drivetrain and driveline fasteners for the 2024 Honda Ridgeline — axle, transmission, and differential plugs. For the subframe, plan for a 17mm tool on a M12x1.25 stud; final torque is 54 ft-lbs (rear differential mount). Awd control unit bolt tightens to 7 ft-lbs, takes a 10mm driver, runs on M6x1.0 threads, located at the body. The propeller shaft bolt uses a 14mm drive on a M10x1.25 thread, torqued to 33 ft-lbs at the transfer. At the frame, the transfer case mount torques to 54 ft-lbs (17mm drive, M12x1.25 thread). For the transmission, plan for a 17mm tool on a M12x1.25 stud; final torque is 54 ft-lbs (transfer assembly bolt). Rear drive shaft tightens to 33 ft-lbs, takes a 14mm driver, runs on M10x1.25 threads, located at the differential.

Suspension — 2024 Honda Ridgeline

Suspension and chassis fastener torque for the 2024 Honda Ridgeline — strut, control arm, and sway bar values. Lower ball joint nut tightens to 94 ft-lbs, takes a 19mm driver, runs on M14x2.0 threads, located at the control arm. The wheel hub bolt uses a 17mm drive on a M12x1.25 thread, torqued to 80 ft-lbs at the knuckle. At the wheels, the wheel lug nut torques to 80 ft-lbs (19mm drive, M12x1.5 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). Control arm bolt tightens to 85 ft-lbs, takes a 19mm driver, runs on M14x2.0 threads, located at the subframe. 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 sway bar, the stabilizer link nut torques to 29 ft-lbs (14mm drive, M10x1.25 thread). For the subframe, plan for a 17mm tool on a M12x1.25 stud; final torque is 54 ft-lbs (lower control arm bolt).

Steering — 2024 Honda Ridgeline

Steering linkage fasteners on the 2024 Honda Ridgeline. The steering rack bolt uses a 17mm drive on a M12x1.25 thread, torqued to 74 ft-lbs at the subframe. At the tie rod, the tie rod lock nut torques to 41 ft-lbs (17mm drive, M12x1.25 thread). For the bracket, plan for a 12mm tool on a M8x1.25 stud; final torque is 15 ft-lbs (power steering pump). Steering column u-joint tightens to 22 ft-lbs, takes a 12mm driver, runs on M8x1.25 threads, located at the column.

Body — 2024 Honda Ridgeline

Body fasteners on the 2024 Honda Ridgeline. At the frame, the front bumper bolt torques to 7 ft-lbs (10mm drive, M6x1.0 thread). For the bed, plan for a 10mm tool on a M6x1.0 stud; final torque is 7 ft-lbs (cargo bed liner bolt). Tailgate damper tightens to 16 ft-lbs, takes a 12mm driver, runs on M8x1.25 threads, located at the body. The door hinge bolt uses a 14mm drive on a M8x1.25 thread, torqued to 16 ft-lbs at the body. At the frame, the bumper bolt torques to 15 ft-lbs (12mm drive, M8x1.25 thread). For the body, plan for a 10mm tool on a M6x1.0 stud; final torque is 8 ft-lbs (fender bolt). Bed mount bolt tightens to 54 ft-lbs, takes a 17mm driver, runs on M12x1.25 threads, located at the frame. The tailgate hinge bolt uses a 14mm drive on a M10x1.25 thread, torqued to 33 ft-lbs at the body.

Exhaust — 2024 Honda Ridgeline

Exhaust fasteners on the 2024 Honda Ridgeline. For the manifold, plan for a 14mm tool on a M10x1.25 stud; final torque is 33 ft-lbs (exhaust flange bolt). 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. At the cat flange, the catalytic bolt torques to 33 ft-lbs (14mm drive, M10x1.25 thread).

Electrical — 2024 Honda Ridgeline

Electrical fasteners on the 2024 Honda Ridgeline. Alternator adjustment bolt tightens to 22 ft-lbs, takes a 12mm driver, runs on M8x1.25 threads, located at the bracket. The starter b+ terminal nut uses a 13mm drive on a M8x1.25 thread, torqued to 15 ft-lbs at the starter. At the bracket, the idler pulley bolt torques to 35 ft-lbs (15mm drive, M10x1.5 thread). For the starter body, plan for a 10mm tool on a M6x1.0 stud; final torque is 8 ft-lbs (starter heat shield bolt). Starter ground strap bolt tightens to 8 ft-lbs, takes a 10mm driver, runs on M6x1.0 threads, located at the block. The alternator terminal nut uses a 10mm drive on a M6x1.0 thread, torqued to 70 in-lbs at the alternator. At the solenoid, the starter solenoid terminal nut torques to 70 in-lbs (10mm drive, M6x1.0 thread). For the bell housing, plan for a 14mm tool on a M10x1.25 stud; final torque is See sequence: 1) 25 ft-lbs 2) 47 ft-lbs final (starter mounting bolt). Alternator b+ terminal nut tightens to 15 ft-lbs, takes a 13mm driver, runs on M8x1.25 threads, located at the alternator. The alternator support bracket bolt uses a 12mm drive on a M8x1.25 thread, torqued to 22 ft-lbs at the block. At the bracket, the alternator pivot bolt torques to See sequence (14mm drive, M10x1.5 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). Belt tensioner pivot bolt tightens to 35 ft-lbs, takes a 15mm driver, runs on M10x1.5 threads, located at the block.

Interior — 2024 Honda Ridgeline

Interior fasteners on the 2024 Honda Ridgeline. The kick panel clip uses a 8mm drive on a Push-Type thread, torqued to Hand Tight at the floor. At the a-pillar, the a-pillar trim clip torques to Hand Tight (8mm drive, Push-Type thread). For the roof, plan for a 8mm tool on a Push-Type stud; final torque is Hand Tight (headliner clip). Door panel clip tightens to Hand Tight, takes a 8mm driver, runs on Push-Type threads, located at the door panel. The seat track bolt uses a 14mm drive on a M10x1.25 thread, torqued to 34 ft-lbs at the floor. At the body, the seat belt bolt torques to 47 ft-lbs (17mm drive, M12x1.25 thread). For the floor, plan for a 10mm tool on a M6x1.0 stud; final torque is 7 ft-lbs (center console bolt). Seat belt anchor bolt tightens to 32 ft-lbs, takes a 17mm driver, runs on M12x1.25 threads, located at the b-pillar. The dashboard brace bolt uses a 10mm drive on a M6x1.0 thread, torqued to 7 ft-lbs at the frame.

Transmission — 2024 Honda Ridgeline

Transmission fasteners on the 2024 Honda Ridgeline. At the trans case, the trans cooler line torques to 22 ft-lbs (17mm drive, M12x1.25 thread). For the trans case, plan for a 12mm tool on a M8x1.25 stud; final torque is 15 ft-lbs (shift cable bracket). Trans drain plug tightens to 29 ft-lbs, takes a 14mm driver, runs on M12x1.25 threads, located at the trans pan. The trans mount bolt uses a 17mm drive on a M12x1.25 thread, torqued to 54 ft-lbs at the crossmember. At the trans pan, the trans pan bolt torques to 8 ft-lbs (10mm drive, M6x1.0 thread).

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