2024 Hyundai Elantra Lug Nut Torque & Bolt Specs

The 2024 Hyundai Elantra lug nut torque is 87 ft-lbs (118 Nm), 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: 87 ft-lbs (118 Nm) · Socket size: 21mm · Thread: M12 x 1.5.

This page is the OEM-referenced fastener summary for the 2024 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 2024 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 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 Hyundai Elantra?

The OEM-specified lug-nut torque for the 2024 Hyundai Elantra is 87 ft-lbs (118 Nm), 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 2024 Hyundai Elantra lug nuts?

The 2024 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 2024 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.

→ 2024 Hyundai Elantra oil drain plug torque & size

→ 2024 Hyundai Elantra lug nut torque: step-by-step & re-torque guide

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

All 33 2024 Hyundai Elantra fastener specs

Per-bolt torque, wrench size, and thread spec for the 2024 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. 3 of the 33 fastener specs on this page are independently verified against OEM service manuals and manufacturer torque data (last reviewed June 2026).

Wheels — 2024 Hyundai Elantra

Wheel and lug nut spec for the 2024 Hyundai Elantra. For the wheel studs, plan for a 21mm tool on a M12 x 1.5 stud; final torque is 87 ft-lbs (118 Nm) (lug nuts). Confirmed against manufacturer service literature. Lug nut tightens to 87 ft-lbs (118 Nm), takes a 17mm driver, runs on M12x1.5 threads, located at the all four wheels. This figure is independently verified against OEM service data.

Brakes — 2024 Hyundai Elantra

Brake fasteners on the 2024 Hyundai Elantra — caliper bracket, slide pins, and banjo bolt torque follow. Front caliper slide pin bolts tightens to 21.6-31.4 Nm (15.9-23.1 ft-lb), takes a 14mm driver, runs on M10 x 1.25 threads, located at the caliper body to caliper bracket (guide rod bolts). The rear caliper bracket bolts uses a 14mm drive on a M12 x 1.25 thread, torqued to 78.5-98.1 Nm (57.9-72.3 ft-lb) at the rear caliper bracket (carrier) to rear axle carrier. 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 front brake caliper bracket, plan for a 17mm tool on a M12x1.25 stud; final torque is 58-72 ft-lbs (front brake caliper bracket bolt). Rotor retaining screw tightens to 5-8 Nm (4-6 ft-lb), takes a #3 Phillips driver, runs on M6 x 1.0 threads, located at the rotor face to hub flange (front and rear). The front caliper bracket bolts uses a 17mm drive on a M12 x 1.25 thread, torqued to 78.5-98.1 Nm (57.9-72.3 ft-lb) at the front caliper bracket (carrier) to steering knuckle. At the front caliper slide pin, the front brake caliper slide pin torques to 16-24 ft-lbs (12mm drive, M10x1.25 thread).

Engine — 2024 Hyundai Elantra

Engine bolt-by-bolt torque for the 2024 Hyundai Elantra, including the long block, valve covers, and intake. The spark plug uses a 5/8" drive on a M14x1.25 thread, torqued to 15-22 ft-lbs at the cylinder head. At the front of crankshaft / harmonic balancer, the crankshaft pulley bolt torques to 196.1-205.9 Nm (144.7-151.9 ft-lb) (19mm drive, M14 x 1.5 thread). 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 drain plug tightens to 29 ft-lbs (39 Nm), takes a 17mm driver, runs on M14 x 1.5 threads, located at the bottom of oil pan. OEM-verified spec. 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, one per cylinder, the spark plugs torques to 14.7-24.5 Nm (10.8-18.1 ft-lb) (5/8" (16mm) spark plug socket drive, M12 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 18.6-23.5 Nm (13.7-17.4 ft-lb) (intake manifold bolts/nuts). Connecting rod bearing cap bolts tightens to 17.7-21.6 Nm (13.0-15.9 ft-lb) + 88-92°, takes a 12mm driver, runs on M9 x 1.0 threads, located at the connecting rod caps. The camshaft sprocket (cvvt/cvvd) 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 cvvd and exhaust cvvt assemblies on camshafts. At the timing chain auto-tensioner, front of engine, the timing chain tensioner bolt torques to 9.8-11.8 Nm (7.2-8.7 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). 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 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 cylinder head to block — 10 bolts, the cylinder head bolts torques to 32.4-36.3 Nm (23.9-26.8 ft-lb) + 90-95° + 90-95° (10mm spline (M10 Torx-style) drive, M10 x 1.25 thread).

Suspension — 2024 Hyundai Elantra

Suspension and chassis fastener torque for the 2024 Hyundai Elantra — strut, control arm, and sway bar values. At the rear shock absorber lower mount to torsion beam axle, the rear shock lower bolt torques to 98.1-117.7 Nm (72.3-86.8 ft-lb) (17mm drive, M12 x 1.25 thread). For the sway bar end link to front strut assembly, plan for a 17mm with hex hold 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 107.9-127.5 Nm (79.6-94.0 ft-lb) wheel hub nuts, takes a 21mm (lug nut), 32mm (axle nut) driver, runs on M12 x 1.5 (lug), M24 x 1.5 (axle) threads, located at the rear hub nut / driveshaft nut. 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 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 front axle nut / driveshaft nut at front hub, plan for a 34mm (axle nut), 21mm (lug nuts) tool on a M14 x 1.5 (axle nut M24) stud; final torque is 107.9-127.5 Nm (79.6-94.0 ft-lb) — wheel hub nuts (studs) (front hub / axle nut). Strut assembly self-locking nut (piston rod nut) tightens to 98.1-107.9 Nm (72.3-79.6 ft-lb), takes a 17mm with hex hold driver, runs on M12 x 1.25 threads, located at the top of strut piston rod (strut assembly self-locking nut). 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 tie rod end to steering knuckle, the tie rod end nut torques to 34.3-44.1 Nm (25.3-32.5 ft-lb) (17mm drive, M12 x 1.25 thread). For the front lower control arm to subframe and to knuckle, plan for a 17-19mm tool on a M14 x 1.5 stud; final torque is 68.6-80.4 Nm (50.6-59.3 ft-lb) at knuckle; 68.6 Nm + 180-270° at subframe (front lower control arm bolts).

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