2022 Hyundai Elantra Lug Nut Torque & Bolt Specs

The 2022 Hyundai Elantra lug nut torque is 80 ft-lbs (108 Nm), tightened with a 21mm 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: 21mm · Thread: M12x1.5.

This page is the OEM-referenced fastener summary for the 2022 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 2022 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 2022 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 2022 Hyundai Elantra?

The OEM-specified lug-nut torque for the 2022 Hyundai Elantra is 80 ft-lbs (108 Nm), using a 21mm 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 2022 Hyundai Elantra lug nuts?

The 2022 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 2022 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.

→ 2022 Hyundai Elantra oil drain plug torque & size

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All 33 2022 Hyundai Elantra fastener specs

Per-bolt torque, wrench size, and thread spec for the 2022 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. 8 of the 33 fastener specs on this page are independently verified against OEM service manuals and manufacturer torque data (last reviewed June 2026).

Wheels — 2022 Hyundai Elantra

Wheel and lug nut spec for the 2022 Hyundai Elantra. The lug nuts uses a 21mm drive on a M12x1.5 thread, torqued to 80 ft-lbs (108 Nm) at the wheel studs. At the all four wheels, the lug nut torques to 80 ft-lbs (108 Nm) (17mm drive, M12x1.5 thread).

Brakes — 2022 Hyundai Elantra

Brake fasteners on the 2022 Hyundai Elantra — caliper bracket, slide pins, and banjo bolt torque follow. At the front caliper slide pin, the front brake caliper slide pin torques to 16-24 ft-lbs (12mm drive, M10x1.25 thread). OEM-verified spec. 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). Rear caliper bracket bolts tightens to 78.5-98.1 Nm (57.9-72.3 ft-lb), takes a 14mm driver, runs on M12x1.25 threads, located at the rear caliper bracket (carrier) to rear axle carrier. The front brake caliper bracket bolt uses a 17mm drive on a M12x1.25 thread, torqued to 65 ft-lbs (88 Nm) at the front brake caliper bracket. OEM-verified spec. 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, M10x1.25 thread). Confirmed against manufacturer service literature. For the caliper body to caliper bracket (guide rod bolts), plan for a 14mm tool on a M10x1.25 stud; final torque is 21.6-31.4 Nm (15.9-23.1 ft-lb) (front caliper slide pin bolts). This figure is independently verified against OEM service data. Front caliper bracket bolts tightens to 65 ft-lbs (88 Nm), takes a 17mm driver, runs on M12x1.25 threads, located at the front caliper bracket (carrier) to steering knuckle. OEM-verified spec.

Engine — 2022 Hyundai Elantra

Engine bolt-by-bolt torque for the 2022 Hyundai Elantra, including the long block, valve covers, and intake. For the cylinder head, plan for a 5/8" tool on a M14x1.25 stud; final torque is 18 ft-lbs (25 Nm) (spark plug). Confirmed against manufacturer service literature. Intake manifold bolts/nuts tightens to 18.6-23.5 Nm (13.7-17.4 ft-lb), takes a 12mm driver, runs on M8 x 1.25 threads, located at the intake manifold to cylinder head. The timing chain tensioner bolt uses a 10mm drive on a M6 x 1.0 thread, torqued to 9.8-11.8 Nm (7.2-8.7 ft-lb) at the timing chain auto-tensioner, front of engine. 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. Main bearing cap bolts tightens to 27.5-31.4 Nm (20.3-23.1 ft-lb) + 120-125°, takes a 12mm driver, runs on M10 x 1.25 threads, located at the main bearing caps at bottom of cylinder block. The crankshaft pulley bolt uses a 19mm drive on a M14 x 1.5 thread, torqued to 196.1-205.9 Nm (144.7-151.9 ft-lb) at the front of crankshaft / harmonic balancer. At the cylinder head cover, the valve cover bolts torques 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) (10mm drive, M6 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). 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. The oil drain plug uses a 17mm drive on a M14x1.5 thread, torqued to 25 ft-lbs (34 Nm) at the bottom of oil pan. This figure is independently verified against OEM service data. At the intake cvvd and exhaust cvvt assemblies on camshafts, the camshaft sprocket (cvvt/cvvd) bolt torques to 64.7-76.5 Nm (47.7-56.4 ft-lb) (19mm drive, M14 x 1.5 thread). For the connecting rod caps, plan for a 12mm tool on a M9 x 1.0 stud; final torque is 17.7-21.6 Nm (13.0-15.9 ft-lb) + 88-92° (connecting rod bearing cap bolts). 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.

Suspension — 2022 Hyundai Elantra

Suspension and chassis fastener torque for the 2022 Hyundai Elantra — strut, control arm, and sway bar values. Tie rod end nut tightens to 34.3-44.1 Nm (25.3-32.5 ft-lb), takes a 17mm driver, runs on M12 x 1.25 threads, located at the tie rod end to steering knuckle. The front strut to knuckle bolts uses a 17mm bolt / 19mm nut drive on a M14 x 1.5 thread, torqued to 156.9-176.5 Nm (115.7-130.2 ft-lb) at the front strut lower bracket to steering knuckle (pinch bolts). At the front wheel hub/axle, the front hub/bearing nut torques to 148-192 ft-lbs (32mm drive, M24x1.5 thread). For the rear hub nut / driveshaft nut, plan for a 21mm (lug nut), 32mm (axle nut) tool on a M12 x 1.5 (lug), M24 x 1.5 (axle) stud; final torque is 107.9-127.5 Nm (79.6-94.0 ft-lb) wheel hub nuts (rear hub / axle nut). Front hub / axle nut tightens to 107.9-127.5 Nm (79.6-94.0 ft-lb) — wheel hub nuts (studs), takes a 34mm (axle nut), 21mm (lug nuts) driver, runs on M14 x 1.5 (axle nut M24) threads, located at the front axle nut / driveshaft nut at front hub. The sway bar end link nut uses a 17mm with hex hold drive on a M12 x 1.25 thread, torqued to 98.1-117.7 Nm (72.3-86.8 ft-lb) at the sway bar end link to front strut assembly. At the top of front strut shaft at strut tower (strut assembly to frame), the front strut top nut torques to 53.9-73.5 Nm (39.8-54.2 ft-lb) (14mm with hex hold drive, M14 x 1.5 thread). For the rear shock absorber lower mount to torsion beam axle, 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) (rear shock lower bolt). Front lower control arm bolts tightens to 68.6-80.4 Nm (50.6-59.3 ft-lb) at knuckle; 68.6 Nm + 180-270° at subframe, takes a 17-19mm driver, runs on M14 x 1.5 threads, located at the front lower control arm to subframe and to knuckle. The strut assembly self-locking nut (piston rod nut) uses a 17mm with hex hold drive on a M12 x 1.25 thread, torqued to 98.1-107.9 Nm (72.3-79.6 ft-lb) at the top of strut piston rod (strut assembly self-locking nut).

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