2010 Hyundai Elantra Lug Nut Torque & Bolt Specs

The 2010 Hyundai Elantra lug nut torque is 88-108 Nm (65-80 ft-lb), tightened with a 21mm socket on M12 x 1.5 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: 88-108 Nm (65-80 ft-lb) · Socket size: 21mm · Thread: M12 x 1.5.

This page is the OEM-referenced fastener summary for the 2010 Hyundai Elantra. 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.

Hyundai/Kia lug-nut torque is 79-88 ft-lbs on nearly all passenger models, M12x1.5 thread, 21mm socket. The Tucson, Sportage, and Santa Fe all use the same fastener spec. Hyundai's oil drain plug threads are unusually fine-pitch and strip easily — always use a torque wrench, not feel.

Common fastener categories on the 2010 Hyundai Elantra

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 Hyundai Elantra?

The OEM-specified lug-nut torque for the 2010 Hyundai Elantra is 88-108 Nm (65-80 ft-lb), using a 21mm socket on M12 x 1.5 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 Hyundai Elantra lug nuts?

The 2010 Hyundai Elantra uses a 21mm 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 Hyundai Elantra 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 Hyundai Elantra years

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

→ 2010 Hyundai Elantra oil drain plug torque & size

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

All 34 2010 Hyundai Elantra fastener specs

Per-bolt torque, wrench size, and thread spec for the 2010 Hyundai Elantra, sourced from OEM service literature and verified against community shop data. Values pair imperial (ft-lb) and metric (Nm) where the manufacturer publishes both.

Wheels — 2010 Hyundai Elantra

Wheel and lug nut spec for the 2010 Hyundai Elantra. At the wheel studs, the lug nuts torques to 88-108 Nm (65-80 ft-lb) (21mm drive, M12 x 1.5 thread). For the all four wheels, plan for a 17mm tool on a M12x1.5 stud; final torque is 65-80 ft-lbs (lug nut).

Brakes — 2010 Hyundai Elantra

Brake fasteners on the 2010 Hyundai Elantra — caliper bracket, slide pins, and banjo bolt torque follow. For the caliper body to caliper bracket (slide/guide pins), plan for a 14mm tool on a M10 x 1.25 stud; final torque is 22-32 Nm (16-24 ft-lb) (front caliper slide pin bolts). Front brake caliper slide pin tightens to 16-24 ft-lbs, takes a 12mm driver, runs on M10x1.25 threads, located at the front caliper slide pin. The rotor retaining screw uses a #3 Phillips drive on a M6 x 1.0 thread, torqued to 5-8 Nm (4-6 ft-lb) at the rotor to hub (front and rear). At the front brake caliper bracket, the front brake caliper bracket bolt torques to 58-72 ft-lbs (17mm drive, M12x1.25 thread). For the rear caliper body to rear caliper bracket (slide/guide pins), plan for a 14mm tool on a M10 x 1.25 stud; final torque is 22-32 Nm (16-24 ft-lb) (rear caliper slide pin bolts). Front caliper bracket bolts tightens to 69-85 Nm (51-63 ft-lb), takes a 17mm driver, runs on M12 x 1.25 threads, located at the front caliper bracket (carrier) to steering knuckle. The rear caliper bracket bolts uses a 14mm drive on a M12 x 1.25 thread, torqued to 63-73 Nm (47-54 ft-lb) at the rear caliper bracket to rear axle carrier.

Engine — 2010 Hyundai Elantra

Engine bolt-by-bolt torque for the 2010 Hyundai Elantra, including the long block, valve covers, and intake. Valve cover bolts tightens to 7.8-9.8 Nm (5.8-7.2 ft-lb), takes a 10mm driver, runs on M6 x 1.0 threads, located at the cylinder head cover. The timing belt tensioner bolt uses a 14mm drive on a M10 x 1.25 thread, torqued to 43-55 Nm (32-40 ft-lb) at the timing belt tensioner bracket, front of engine. At the cylinder head, one per cylinder, the spark plugs torques to 20-30 Nm (15-22 ft-lb) (16mm spark plug socket drive, M12 x 1.25 thread). For the cylinder head to block, m12 bolts (2 outboard bolts), plan for a 12mm (12-point) tool on a M12 x 1.25 stud; final torque is 27.5-31.4 Nm (20.3-23.1 ft-lb) + 60-65° + 60-65° (cylinder head bolts - m12). Camshaft sprocket bolt tightens to 100-120 Nm (74-89 ft-lb), takes a 17mm driver, runs on M14 x 1.5 threads, located at the camshaft sprocket(s). The main bearing cap bolts uses a 12mm drive on a M10 x 1.25 thread, torqued to 27.5-31.4 Nm (20.3-23.1 ft-lb) + 60-64° at the main bearing caps, bottom of cylinder block. At the bottom of oil pan, the oil drain plug (aluminum pan) torques to 39.2-49.0 Nm (28.9-36.2 ft-lb) (17mm drive, M14 x 1.5 thread). For the engine oil pan, plan for a 17mm tool on a M14x1.5 stud; final torque is 25-33 ft-lbs (oil drain plug). Crankshaft pulley bolt tightens to 160-170 Nm (120-125 ft-lb), takes a 22mm driver, runs on M14 x 1.5 threads, located at the front of crankshaft. The valve cover bolt uses a 10mm drive on a M6x1.0 thread, torqued to 6-8 ft-lbs at the valve cover. At the cylinder head to block, m10 bolts, the cylinder head bolts - m10 torques to 22.6-26.5 Nm (16.6-19.5 ft-lb) + 60-65° + 60-65° (12mm (12-point) drive, M10 x 1.25 thread). For the intake manifold to cylinder head, plan for a 12mm tool on a M8 x 1.25 stud; final torque is 16-23 Nm (12-17 ft-lb) (intake manifold bolts/nuts). Exhaust manifold nuts tightens to 43-55 Nm (32-40 ft-lb), takes a 12mm driver, runs on M8 x 1.25 threads, located at the exhaust manifold studs at cylinder head. The oil pan bolts uses a 10mm drive on a M8 x 1.25 thread, torqued to 9.8-11.8 Nm (7.2-8.7 ft-lb) at the oil pan to block. At the connecting rod caps, the connecting rod cap nuts torques to 50-53 Nm (36-39 ft-lb) (14mm drive, M9 x 1.0 thread). For the cylinder head, plan for a 5/8" tool on a M14x1.25 stud; final torque is 15-22 ft-lbs (spark plug).

Suspension — 2010 Hyundai Elantra

Suspension and chassis fastener torque for the 2010 Hyundai Elantra — strut, control arm, and sway bar values. The front hub/bearing nut uses a 32mm drive on a M24x1.5 thread, torqued to 148-192 ft-lbs at the front wheel hub/axle. At the front strut lower bracket to steering knuckle (pinch bolts), the front strut to knuckle bolts torques to 110-130 Nm (81-96 ft-lb) (17mm bolt / 19mm nut drive, M14 x 1.5 thread). For the front sway bar end link to front strut assembly, plan for a 17mm tool on a M12 x 1.25 stud; final torque is 98.1-117.7 Nm (72.3-86.8 ft-lb) (sway bar end link nut). Rear hub / axle nut tightens to 200-260 Nm (148-192 ft-lb), takes a 32mm driver, runs on M24 x 1.5 threads, located at the rear hub bearing flange nut. The front lower control arm bolts uses a 17-19mm drive on a M14 x 1.5 thread, torqued to 98.1-117.7 Nm (72.3-86.8 ft-lb) at the lower control arm to subframe and to knuckle. At the tie rod end to steering knuckle, the tie rod end nut torques to 24-34 Nm (18-25 ft-lb) (17mm drive, M12 x 1.25 thread). For the front axle/driveshaft nut at front hub, plan for a 32mm tool on a M24 x 1.5 stud; final torque is 255 Nm (188 ft-lb) (front hub / axle nut). Front strut top nut tightens to 40-50 Nm (29-36 ft-lb), takes a 17mm with hex hold driver, runs on M14 x 1.5 threads, located at the front strut shaft top nut (strut tower). The rear shock lower bolt uses a 17mm drive on a M12 x 1.25 thread, torqued to 80-110 Nm (59-81 ft-lb) at the rear shock absorber lower mounting to torsion beam axle.

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