2026 Hyundai Elantra Lug Nut Torque & Bolt Specs

The 2026 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 2026 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 2026 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 2026 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 2026 Hyundai Elantra?

The OEM-specified lug-nut torque for the 2026 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 2026 Hyundai Elantra lug nuts?

The 2026 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 2026 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.

→ 2026 Hyundai Elantra suspension & steering torque specs (control arm, ball joint, tie rod)

All 33 2026 Hyundai Elantra fastener specs

Per-bolt torque, wrench size, and thread spec for the 2026 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 — 2026 Hyundai Elantra

Wheel and lug nut spec for the 2026 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. At the wheel studs, the lug nuts torques to 80 ft-lbs (108 Nm) (21mm drive, M12x1.5 thread).

Brakes — 2026 Hyundai Elantra

Brake fasteners on the 2026 Hyundai Elantra — caliper bracket, slide pins, and banjo bolt torque follow. At the rear caliper bracket (carrier) to rear axle carrier, the rear caliper bracket bolts torques to 78.5-98.1 Nm (57.9-72.3 ft-lb) (14mm drive, M12x1.25 thread). For the rear caliper body to rear 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) (rear caliper slide pin bolts). Confirmed against manufacturer service literature. 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 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 front brake caliper bracket, the front brake caliper bracket bolt torques to 65 ft-lbs (88 Nm) (17mm drive, M12x1.25 thread). Confirmed against manufacturer service literature. For the front caliper bracket (carrier) to steering knuckle, plan for a 17mm tool on a M12x1.25 stud; final torque is 65 ft-lbs (88 Nm) (front caliper bracket bolts). This figure is independently verified against OEM service data. Front caliper slide pin bolts tightens to 20 ft-lbs (27 Nm), takes a 14mm driver, runs on M10x1.25 threads, located at the caliper body to caliper bracket (guide rod bolts). OEM-verified spec.

Engine — 2026 Hyundai Elantra

Engine bolt-by-bolt torque for the 2026 Hyundai Elantra, including the long block, valve covers, and intake. For the engine oil pan, plan for a 17mm tool on a M14x1.5 stud; final torque is 25 ft-lbs (34 Nm) (oil drain plug). Confirmed against manufacturer service literature. 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 valve cover bolts uses a 10mm drive on a M6 x 1.0 thread, torqued 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) at the cylinder head cover. 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). 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). Spark plugs tightens to 17 ft-lbs (23 Nm), takes a 5/8" (16mm) spark plug socket driver, runs on M12 x 1.25 threads, located at the cylinder head, one per cylinder. OEM-verified spec. 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 main bearing caps at bottom of cylinder block, the main bearing cap bolts torques to 27.5-31.4 Nm (20.3-23.1 ft-lb) + 120-125° (12mm drive, M10 x 1.25 thread). For the cylinder head, plan for a 5/8" tool on a M14x1.25 stud; final torque is 17 ft-lbs (23 Nm) (spark plug). OEM-verified spec. 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 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 oil pan to block, the oil pan bolts torques to 9.8-11.8 Nm (7.2-8.7 ft-lb) (10mm drive, M8 x 1.25 thread). For the valve cover, plan for a 10mm tool on a M6x1.0 stud; final torque is 6-8 ft-lbs (valve cover bolt). Exhaust manifold nuts tightens to 29.4-34.3 Nm (21.7-25.3 ft-lb), takes a 12mm driver, runs on M8 x 1.25 threads, located at the exhaust manifold studs at cylinder head.

Suspension — 2026 Hyundai Elantra

Suspension and chassis fastener torque for the 2026 Hyundai Elantra — strut, control arm, and sway bar values. Front strut to knuckle bolts tightens to 156.9-176.5 Nm (115.7-130.2 ft-lb), takes a 17mm bolt / 19mm nut driver, runs on M14 x 1.5 threads, located at the front strut lower bracket to steering knuckle (pinch bolts). The front lower control arm bolts uses a 17-19mm drive on a M14 x 1.5 thread, torqued to 68.6-80.4 Nm (50.6-59.3 ft-lb) at knuckle; 68.6 Nm + 180-270° at subframe at the front lower control arm to subframe and to knuckle. At the front sway bar end link, the sway bar end link nut torques to 25-34 ft-lbs (14mm drive, M10x1.25 thread). For the front wheel hub/axle, plan for a 32mm tool on a M24x1.5 stud; final torque is 148-192 ft-lbs (front hub/bearing nut). Front strut top nut tightens to 43-51 ft-lbs, takes a 17mm driver, runs on M12x1.25 threads, located at the strut tower top mount. 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). At the rear hub nut / driveshaft nut, the rear hub / axle nut torques to 107.9-127.5 Nm (79.6-94.0 ft-lb) wheel hub nuts (21mm (lug nut), 32mm (axle nut) drive, M12 x 1.5 (lug), M24 x 1.5 (axle) thread). For the rear shock absorber lower mount, plan for a 19mm tool on a M14x1.5 stud; final torque is 65-80 ft-lbs (rear shock lower bolt). Tie rod end nut tightens to 25-34 ft-lbs, takes a 19mm driver, runs on M14x1.5 threads, located at the outer tie rod end to steering knuckle. The front hub / axle nut uses a 34mm (axle nut), 21mm (lug nuts) drive on a M14 x 1.5 (axle nut M24) thread, torqued to 107.9-127.5 Nm (79.6-94.0 ft-lb) — wheel hub nuts (studs) at the front axle nut / driveshaft nut at front hub.

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