2004 Hyundai Elantra Bolt Sizes & Torque Specs

Lug nut torque is not verified for this summary. Review the cited evidence and exact hardware application before installation.

This page distinguishes source-backed fields, unresolved conflicts and unverified legacy records for the 2004 Hyundai Elantra. Match the exact hardware and manual conditions before maintenance. A source for one field does not verify the other specifications.

Field evidence: Lug nut torque is not verified; no specification is assumed. Lug nut socket size is not verified; no specification is assumed. Lug nut thread size is not verified; no specification is assumed. Lug nut part number is not verified; no specification is assumed.

Front Hub / Axle Nut — torque: 192 ft-lbs (260 Nm) — SKF Torque specification guide 2023 - Front & rear axle nut, hub mount and lug nut torque specifications, p. PDF p. 16. Front axle/half-shaft nut torque as printed by SKF for this make/model/year; no procedure footnote printed by SKF for this row. Applies to: 2.0L I4: GT; axle: front (1 configuration).

Hyundai, Kia and Genesis models share many platform families, but the exact lug socket and torque can differ from one record to another. Use the value listed on this page and measure the lug nut when the socket field is blank.

Common fastener categories on the 2004 Hyundai Elantra

Wheel / lug nut torque and thread spec (covered above)
Brake caliper bracket, mounting, and slide/guide-pin bolts are different fasteners. Confirm the exact axle, application and service-manual specification before reassembly.
Engine oil drain plug torque and tool size when this vehicle has a verified drain-plug record
Transmission pan, valve cover, and intake manifold bolts where the database has exact records
Suspension control arm, sway bar, tie rod end and ball joint torque
Spark plug torque only when a vehicle-specific spark-plug row is available
Differential cover bolts (RWD/4WD only) and transfer case fasteners

Repair guidance for this model year

For 2004 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 and SAE socket set (8mm-22mm plus 1/4"-7/8"), 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
Replacement washers, threadlocker, anti-seize, or dry-thread preparation only when the exact service procedure specifies them

Frequently asked questions

What is the lug nut torque on a 2004 Hyundai Elantra?

Specification not verified for this lug nut summary. Do not substitute another model year's value. Field evidence: Lug nut torque is not verified; no specification is assumed. Lug nut socket size is not verified; no specification is assumed. Lug nut thread size is not verified; no specification is assumed. Lug nut part number is not verified; no specification is assumed.

What socket size do I need for the 2004 Hyundai Elantra lug nuts?

Confirm the socket against the actual lug nut; no size is assumed here.

Are the 2004 Hyundai Elantra fasteners metric or SAE?

Metric and SAE hardware can both appear on one vehicle, depending on the component and exact application. Use the individually verified field and the actual fastener or service manual rather than inferring a standard from the model year, make or generation. Bolt-head markings can help identify the hardware at the bench.

Other Hyundai Elantra years

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

→ 2004 Hyundai Elantra suspension & steering torque specs (control arm, ball joint, tie rod)

→ 2004 Hyundai Elantra axle nut torque spec (CV axle & hub nut)

→ 2004 Hyundai Elantra brake job torque specs (caliper, bracket & slide pins)

32 recorded 2004 Hyundai Elantra fasteners

Per-field evidence and legacy records for the 2004 Hyundai Elantra. A verified torque does not verify socket size, thread or part number. Unverified records are not installation instructions; conflicting specifications are withheld. 3 of the 32 records carry legacy review labels; those labels do not verify individual fields.

Wheels — 2004 Hyundai Elantra

Wheel fastener records and field evidence for the 2004 Hyundai Elantra. Lug Nut (Wheel studs). Torque: not verified. Socket size: not verified. Thread: not verified. Part number: not verified.

Brakes — 2004 Hyundai Elantra

Brake fastener records and field evidence for the 2004 Hyundai Elantra. Rear Caliper Slide Pin Bolts (Rear caliper body to rear caliper bracket (slide/guide pins)). Torque: not verified. Socket size: not verified. Thread: not verified. Part number: not verified. Front Caliper Slide Pin Bolts (Caliper body to caliper bracket (slide/guide pins)). Torque: not verified. Socket size: not verified. Thread: not verified. Part number: not verified. Front Caliper Bracket Bolts (Front caliper bracket (carrier) to front knuckle). Torque: not verified. Socket size: not verified. Thread: not verified. Part number: not verified. Front Brake Caliper Slide Pin (Front caliper slide pin). Torque: not verified. Socket size: not verified. Thread: not verified. Part number: not verified. Front Brake Caliper Bracket Bolt (Front brake caliper bracket). Torque: not verified. Socket size: not verified. Thread: not verified. Part number: not verified. Rotor Retaining Screw (Rotor face to hub flange (front and rear)). Torque: not verified. Socket size: not verified. Thread: not verified. Part number: not verified. Rear Caliper Bracket Bolts (Rear caliper bracket (carrier) to rear knuckle/axle carrier). Torque: not verified. Socket size: not verified. Thread: not verified. Part number: not verified.

Engine — 2004 Hyundai Elantra

Engine fastener records and field evidence for the 2004 Hyundai Elantra. Cylinder Head Bolts (Cylinder head to block). Torque: not verified. Socket size: not verified. Thread: not verified. Part number: not verified. Valve Cover Bolt (Valve cover). Torque: not verified. Socket size: not verified. Thread: not verified. Part number: not verified. Camshaft Sprocket Bolt (Intake and exhaust camshaft sprockets (CVVT unit on intake cam)). Torque: not verified. Socket size: not verified. Thread: not verified. Part number: not verified. Main Bearing Cap Bolts (Main bearing caps, crankshaft bottom of block). Torque: not verified. Socket size: not verified. Thread: not verified. Part number: not verified. Crankshaft Pulley Bolt (Front of crankshaft / harmonic balancer). Torque: not verified. Socket size: not verified. Thread: not verified. Part number: not verified. Connecting Rod Cap Nuts (Connecting rod caps, lower end of connecting rods). Torque: not verified. Socket size: not verified. Thread: not verified. Part number: not verified. Timing Belt Tensioner Bolt (Timing belt tensioner bracket, front of engine). Torque: not verified. Socket size: not verified. Thread: not verified. Part number: not verified. Oil Drain Plug (Engine oil pan). Torque: not verified. Socket size: not verified. Thread: not verified. Part number: not verified. Spark Plugs (Cylinder head, one per cylinder). Torque: not verified. Socket size: not verified. Thread: not verified. Part number: not verified. Oil Pan Bolts (Oil pan to cylinder block). Torque: not verified. Socket size: not verified. Thread: not verified. Part number: not verified. Spark Plug (Cylinder head). Torque: not verified. Socket size: not verified. Thread: not verified. Part number: not verified. Cylinder Head Bolts (Cylinder head to block). Torque: not verified. Socket size: not verified. Thread: not verified. Part number: not verified. Valve Cover Bolts (Cylinder head cover / valve cover). Torque: not verified. Socket size: not verified. Thread: not verified. Part number: not verified. Exhaust Manifold Nuts (Exhaust manifold studs at cylinder head). Torque: not verified. Socket size: not verified. Thread: not verified. Part number: not verified. Intake Manifold Bolts/Nuts (Intake manifold to cylinder head). Torque: not verified. Socket size: not verified. Thread: not verified. Part number: not verified.

Suspension — 2004 Hyundai Elantra

Suspension fastener records and field evidence for the 2004 Hyundai Elantra. Front Lower Control Arm Bolts (Front lower control arm bushings to subframe and to knuckle ball joint). Torque: not verified. Socket size: not verified. Thread: not verified. Part number: not verified. Front Strut to Knuckle Bolts (Front strut assembly lower bracket to steering knuckle (pinch bolts)). Torque: not verified. Socket size: not verified. Thread: not verified. Part number: not verified. Sway Bar End Link Nut (Sway bar end link to front strut assembly). Torque: not verified. Socket size: not verified. Thread: not verified. Part number: not verified. Rear Hub / Axle Nut (Rear hub bearing flange nut). Torque: not verified. Socket size: not verified. Thread: not verified. Part number: not verified. Front Strut Top Nut (Top of front strut shaft, strut tower). Torque: not verified. Socket size: not verified. Thread: not verified. Part number: not verified. Front Hub/Bearing Nut (Front wheel hub/axle). Torque: not verified. Socket size: not verified. Thread: not verified. Part number: not verified. Rear Shock Lower Bolt (Rear shock absorber lower mounting to torsion beam axle). Torque: not verified. Socket size: not verified. Thread: not verified. Part number: not verified. Front Hub / Axle Nut (Front axle/driveshaft nut at front hub). Torque: 192 ft-lbs (260 Nm). Source: SKF Torque specification guide 2023 - Front & rear axle nut, hub mount and lug nut torque specifications, p. PDF p. 16 (https://cdn.skfmediahub.skf.com/api/public/094dddb2a353170f/pdf_preview_medium/094dddb2a353170f_pdf_preview_medium.pdf). Front axle/half-shaft nut torque as printed by SKF for this make/model/year; no procedure footnote printed by SKF for this row engine: 2.0L I4; trim: GT; axle: front Socket size: not verified. Thread: not verified. Part number: not verified. Tie Rod End Nut (Tie rod end to steering knuckle). Torque: not verified. Socket size: not verified. Thread: not verified. Part number: not verified.

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 compare any source-backed fields on this page with the actual hardware and service manual.

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