2017 Hyundai Elantra Lug Nut Torque & Bolt Specs

The 2017 Hyundai Elantra lug nut torque is 80 ft-lbs (108 Nm), tightened with a 17mm 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: 17mm · Thread: M12x1.5.

This page is the OEM-referenced fastener summary for the 2017 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 2017 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 2017 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 2017 Hyundai Elantra?

The OEM-specified lug-nut torque for the 2017 Hyundai Elantra is 80 ft-lbs (108 Nm), using a 17mm 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 2017 Hyundai Elantra lug nuts?

The 2017 Hyundai Elantra uses a 17mm 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 2017 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.

→ 2017 Hyundai Elantra oil drain plug torque & size

→ 2017 Hyundai Elantra suspension & steering torque specs (control arm, ball joint, tie rod)

All 32 2017 Hyundai Elantra fastener specs

Per-bolt torque, wrench size, and thread spec for the 2017 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. 9 of the 32 fastener specs on this page are independently verified against OEM service manuals and manufacturer torque data (last reviewed June 2026).

Wheels — 2017 Hyundai Elantra

Wheel and lug nut spec for the 2017 Hyundai Elantra. The lug nut uses a 17mm drive on a M12x1.5 thread, torqued to 80 ft-lbs (108 Nm) at the all four wheels. This figure is independently verified against OEM service data. At the wheel studs, the lug nuts torques to 80 ft-lbs (108 Nm) (21mm drive, M12 x 1.5 thread). OEM-verified spec.

Brakes — 2017 Hyundai Elantra

Brake fasteners on the 2017 Hyundai Elantra — caliper bracket, slide pins, and banjo bolt torque follow. At the rear caliper body to rear caliper bracket (guide rod bolts), the rear caliper slide pin bolts torques to 21.6-31.4 Nm (15.9-23.1 ft-lb) (14mm drive, M10 x 1.25 thread). For the rear caliper bracket (carrier) to rear axle carrier, plan for a 14mm tool on a M12 x 1.25 stud; final torque is 78.5-98.1 Nm (57.9-72.3 ft-lb) (rear caliper bracket bolts). Front caliper bracket bolts tightens to 65 ft-lbs (88 Nm), takes a 17mm driver, runs on M12 x 1.25 threads, located at the front caliper bracket (carrier) to steering knuckle. This figure is independently verified against OEM service data. The front brake caliper slide pin uses a 12mm drive on a M10x1.25 thread, torqued to 20 ft-lbs (27 Nm) at the front caliper slide pin. OEM-verified spec. At the caliper body to caliper bracket (guide rod bolts), the front caliper slide pin bolts torques to 20 ft-lbs (27 Nm) (14mm drive, M10 x 1.25 thread). Confirmed against manufacturer service literature. For the rotor face to hub flange (front and rear), plan for a #3 Phillips tool on a M6 x 1.0 stud; final torque is 5-8 Nm (4-6 ft-lb) (rotor retaining screw). Front brake caliper bracket bolt tightens to 65 ft-lbs (88 Nm), takes a 17mm driver, runs on M12x1.25 threads, located at the front brake caliper bracket. OEM-verified spec.

Engine — 2017 Hyundai Elantra

Engine bolt-by-bolt torque for the 2017 Hyundai Elantra, including the long block, valve covers, and intake. For the front of crankshaft / harmonic balancer, plan for a 19mm tool on a M14 x 1.5 stud; final torque is 196.1-205.9 Nm (144.7-151.9 ft-lb) (crankshaft pulley bolt). Valve cover bolts tightens to Step 1: 3.9-5.9 Nm (2.9-4.3 ft-lb), Step 2: 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 camshaft sprocket (cvvt) bolt uses a 19mm drive on a M14 x 1.5 thread, torqued to 64.7-76.5 Nm (47.7-56.4 ft-lb) at the intake and exhaust cvvt assemblies on camshafts. At the valve cover, the valve cover bolt torques to 6-8 ft-lbs (10mm drive, M6x1.0 thread). For the cylinder head, one per cylinder, plan for a 5/8" (16mm) spark plug socket tool on a M12 x 1.25 stud; final torque is 18 ft-lbs (25 Nm) (spark plugs). This figure is independently verified against OEM service data. Timing chain tensioner bolt tightens to 9.8-11.8 Nm (7.2-8.7 ft-lb), takes a 10mm driver, runs on M6 x 1.0 threads, located at the timing chain auto-tensioner, front of engine. The intake manifold bolts/nuts uses a 12mm drive on a M8 x 1.25 thread, torqued to 18.6-23.5 Nm (13.7-17.4 ft-lb) at the intake manifold to cylinder head. At the connecting rod caps, the connecting rod bearing cap bolts torques to 17.7-21.6 Nm (13.0-15.9 ft-lb) + 88-92° (12mm drive, M9 x 1.0 thread). For the exhaust manifold studs at cylinder head, plan for a 12mm tool on a M8 x 1.25 stud; final torque is 29.4-34.3 Nm (21.7-25.3 ft-lb) (exhaust manifold nuts). Cylinder head bolts tightens to 32.4-36.3 Nm (23.9-26.8 ft-lb) + 90-95° + 90-95°, takes a 10mm spline (M10 Torx-style) driver, runs on M10 x 1.25 threads, located at the cylinder head to block — 10 bolts. The spark plug uses a 5/8" drive on a M14x1.25 thread, torqued to 18 ft-lbs (25 Nm) at the cylinder head. This figure is independently verified against OEM service data. At the bottom of oil pan, the oil drain plug torques to 29 ft-lbs (39 Nm) (17mm drive, M14 x 1.5 thread). OEM-verified spec. For the main bearing caps at bottom of cylinder block, plan for a 12mm tool on a M10 x 1.25 stud; final torque is 27.5-31.4 Nm (20.3-23.1 ft-lb) + 120-125° (main bearing cap bolts). Oil pan bolts tightens to 9.8-11.8 Nm (7.2-8.7 ft-lb), takes a 10mm driver, runs on M8 x 1.25 threads, located at the oil pan to block.

Suspension — 2017 Hyundai Elantra

Suspension and chassis fastener torque for the 2017 Hyundai Elantra — strut, control arm, and sway bar values. Rear shock lower bolt tightens to 98.1-117.7 Nm (72.3-86.8 ft-lb), takes a 17mm driver, runs on M12 x 1.25 threads, located at the rear shock absorber lower mount to torsion beam axle. 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 rear hub nut, the rear hub / axle nut torques to 280 Nm (203 ft-lb) (32mm drive, M24 x 1.5 thread). For the tie rod end to steering knuckle, plan for a 17mm tool on a M12 x 1.25 stud; final torque is 23.5-33.3 Nm (17-25 ft-lb) (tie rod end nut). Front strut top nut tightens to 63.7-100.0 Nm (47-74 ft-lb), takes a 14-15mm with hex hold driver, runs on M14 x 1.5 threads, located at the top of front strut shaft at strut tower (3 nuts). The front lower control arm bolts uses a 17-19mm drive on a M14 x 1.5 thread, torqued to 78.5-88.3 Nm (57.9-65.1 ft-lb) at knuckle; 98.1-117.7 Nm (72.3-86.8 ft-lb) at subframe at the front lower control arm to subframe and to knuckle. At the front strut lower bracket to steering knuckle (pinch bolts), the front strut to knuckle bolts torques to 176.3 Nm (130 ft-lb) (17mm bolt / 19mm nut drive, M14 x 1.5 thread). For the front axle/driveshaft nut at front hub, plan for a 34mm tool on a M24 x 1.5 stud; final torque is 294 Nm (217 ft-lb) (front hub / axle nut). Sway bar end link nut tightens to 116.6 Nm (86 ft-lb), takes a 18mm with hex hold driver, runs on M12 x 1.25 threads, located at the sway bar end link to front strut assembly.

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