1992 Jeep Cherokee Briarwood Lug Nut Torque & Bolt Specs

The 1992 Jeep Cherokee Briarwood lug nut torque is 100 ft-lbs, tightened with a 21mm socket on M14x1.5 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: 100 ft-lbs · Socket size: 21mm · Thread: M14x1.5.

This page is the OEM-referenced fastener summary for the 1992 Jeep Cherokee Briarwood. 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.

Stellantis (Jeep/Ram/Dodge/Chrysler) torque values: Wrangler/Cherokee lug nuts spec 100 ft-lbs (135 Nm), Ram 1500 specs 135 ft-lbs (183 Nm), Ram 2500/3500 specs 160 ft-lbs (217 Nm). Most use a 19mm or 22mm socket with M14x1.5 thread on trucks. The Wrangler's hub-centric ring is critical — do not run hub-piloted wheels without it.

Common fastener categories on the 1992 Jeep Cherokee Briarwood

Repair guidance for this model year

Heads up for 1992 Jeep Cherokee Briarwood owners: Vehicles this age frequently have seized fasteners due to thread corrosion. Apply penetrating oil (PB Blaster, Kroil) 24 hours before any wrenching, and have a thread chaser on hand. Lug studs are particularly prone to thread damage at this age; if a nut spins on without engaging, the stud is stretched and must be replaced before the wheel goes back on.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the lug nut torque on a 1992 Jeep Cherokee Briarwood?

The OEM-specified lug-nut torque for the 1992 Jeep Cherokee Briarwood is 100 ft-lbs, using a 21mm socket on M14x1.5 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 1992 Jeep Cherokee Briarwood lug nuts?

The 1992 Jeep Cherokee Briarwood 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 1992 Jeep Cherokee Briarwood 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 Jeep Cherokee Briarwood years

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

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All 121 1992 Jeep Cherokee Briarwood fastener specs

Per-bolt torque, wrench size, and thread spec for the 1992 Jeep Cherokee Briarwood, sourced from OEM service literature and verified against community shop data. Values pair imperial (ft-lb) and metric (Nm) where the manufacturer publishes both. 1 of the 121 fastener specs on this page are independently verified against OEM service manuals and manufacturer torque data (last reviewed June 2026).

Wheels — 1992 Jeep Cherokee Briarwood

Wheel and lug nut spec for the 1992 Jeep Cherokee Briarwood. For the wheel hub, plan for a 21mm tool on a M14x1.5 stud; final torque is 100 ft-lbs (lug nut - position 2). Hub bearing bolt - rear left tightens to 65 ft-lbs, takes a 15mm driver, runs on M12x1.75 threads, located at the wheel hub. The wheel speed sensor bolt - rear left uses a 8mm drive on a M6x1.0 thread, torqued to 8 ft-lbs at the wheel speed sensor. At the wheel speed sensor, the wheel speed sensor bolt - rear right torques to 8 ft-lbs (8mm drive, M6x1.0 thread). For the wheel speed sensor, plan for a 8mm tool on a M6x1.0 stud; final torque is 8 ft-lbs (wheel speed sensor bolt - front left). Hub bearing bolt - front right tightens to 65 ft-lbs, takes a 15mm driver, runs on M12x1.75 threads, located at the wheel hub. The lug nut - position 5 uses a 21mm drive on a M14x1.5 thread, torqued to 100 ft-lbs at the wheel hub. At the wheel speed sensor, the wheel speed sensor bolt - front right torques to 8 ft-lbs (8mm drive, M6x1.0 thread). For the wheel hub, plan for a 21mm tool on a M14x1.5 stud; final torque is 100 ft-lbs (lug nut - position 4). Hub bearing bolt - rear right tightens to 65 ft-lbs, takes a 15mm driver, runs on M12x1.75 threads, located at the wheel hub. The hub bearing bolt - front left uses a 15mm drive on a M12x1.75 thread, torqued to 65 ft-lbs at the wheel hub. At the wheel hub, the lug nut - position 3 torques to 100 ft-lbs (21mm drive, M14x1.5 thread). For the wheel hub, plan for a 21mm tool on a M14x1.5 stud; final torque is 100 ft-lbs (lug nut - position 1).

Brakes — 1992 Jeep Cherokee Briarwood

Brake fasteners on the 1992 Jeep Cherokee Briarwood — caliper bracket, slide pins, and banjo bolt torque follow. Brake line fitting - rear left tightens to 12 ft-lbs, takes a 11mm driver, runs on M10x1.0 threads, located at the brake line. The caliper bracket bolt - front left upper uses a 18mm drive on a M14x1.5 thread, torqued to 85 ft-lbs at the caliper bracket. At the caliper bracket, the caliper bracket bolt - rear right upper torques to 85 ft-lbs (18mm drive, M14x1.5 thread). For the caliper bracket, plan for a 18mm tool on a M14x1.5 stud; final torque is 85 ft-lbs (caliper bracket bolt - rear right lower). Brake line fitting - rear right tightens to 12 ft-lbs, takes a 11mm driver, runs on M10x1.0 threads, located at the brake line. The caliper bracket bolt - rear left upper uses a 18mm drive on a M14x1.5 thread, torqued to 85 ft-lbs at the caliper bracket. At the caliper bracket, the caliper bracket bolt - rear left lower torques to 85 ft-lbs (18mm drive, M14x1.5 thread). For the caliper slide, plan for a 13mm tool on a M10x1.5 stud; final torque is 25 ft-lbs (caliper slide pin - front left lower). Brake line fitting - front left tightens to 12 ft-lbs, takes a 11mm driver, runs on M10x1.0 threads, located at the brake line. The brake line fitting - front right uses a 11mm drive on a M10x1.0 thread, torqued to 12 ft-lbs at the brake line. At the caliper bracket, the caliper bracket bolt - front right lower torques to 85 ft-lbs (18mm drive, M14x1.5 thread). For the caliper bracket, plan for a 18mm tool on a M14x1.5 stud; final torque is 85 ft-lbs (caliper bracket bolt - front left lower). Caliper slide pin - front right upper tightens to 25 ft-lbs, takes a 13mm driver, runs on M10x1.5 threads, located at the caliper slide. The caliper bracket bolt - front right upper uses a 18mm drive on a M14x1.5 thread, torqued to 85 ft-lbs at the caliper bracket. At the caliper slide, the caliper slide pin - front left upper torques to 25 ft-lbs (13mm drive, M10x1.5 thread). For the caliper slide, plan for a 13mm tool on a M10x1.5 stud; final torque is 25 ft-lbs (caliper slide pin - front right lower).

Engine — 1992 Jeep Cherokee Briarwood

Engine bolt-by-bolt torque for the 1992 Jeep Cherokee Briarwood, including the long block, valve covers, and intake. The intake manifold bolt - left uses a 13mm drive on a M10x1.5 thread, torqued to 18 ft-lbs at the intake manifold. At the timing cover, the timing cover bolt - side torques to 15 ft-lbs (10mm drive, M8x1.25 thread). For the exhaust manifold, plan for a 15mm tool on a M10x1.5 stud; final torque is 25 ft-lbs (exhaust manifold stud - rear). Alternator bolt - lower tightens to 30 ft-lbs, takes a 13mm driver, runs on M10x1.5 threads, located at the alternator bracket. The valve cover bolt - center uses a 8mm drive on a M8x1.25 thread, torqued to 8 ft-lbs at the valve cover. At the valve cover, the valve cover bolt - right side torques to 8 ft-lbs (8mm drive, M8x1.25 thread). For the valve cover, plan for a 8mm tool on a M8x1.25 stud; final torque is 8 ft-lbs (valve cover bolt - front). Valve cover bolt - rear tightens to 8 ft-lbs, takes a 8mm driver, runs on M8x1.25 threads, located at the valve cover. The intake manifold bolt - right uses a 13mm drive on a M10x1.5 thread, torqued to 18 ft-lbs at the intake manifold. At the oil pan, the oil pan bolt - front left torques to 18 ft-lbs (10mm drive, M8x1.25 thread). For the water pump, plan for a 10mm tool on a M8x1.25 stud; final torque is 18 ft-lbs (water pump bolt - side). Oil pan bolt - rear left tightens to 18 ft-lbs, takes a 10mm driver, runs on M8x1.25 threads, located at the oil pan. The intake manifold bolt - front uses a 13mm drive on a M10x1.5 thread, torqued to 18 ft-lbs at the intake manifold. At the oil pan, the oil pan bolt - side torques to 18 ft-lbs (10mm drive, M8x1.25 thread). For the alternator bracket, plan for a 13mm tool on a M10x1.5 stud; final torque is 30 ft-lbs (alternator bolt - adjuster). Starter bolt - upper tightens to 35 ft-lbs, takes a 15mm driver, runs on M12x1.75 threads, located at the starter motor. The oil drain plug, torqued to 25 ft-lbs (34 Nm) at the oil pan. Confirmed against manufacturer service literature. At the timing cover, the timing cover bolt - upper torques to 15 ft-lbs (10mm drive, M8x1.25 thread). For the starter motor, plan for a 15mm tool on a M12x1.75 stud; final torque is 35 ft-lbs (starter bolt - lower). Cylinder head bolt - center tightens to 65 ft-lbs, takes a 10mm driver, runs on M10x1.5 threads, located at the cylinder head. The cylinder head bolt - front left uses a 10mm drive on a M10x1.5 thread, torqued to 65 ft-lbs at the cylinder head. At the cylinder head, the cylinder head bolt - rear right torques to 65 ft-lbs (10mm drive, M10x1.5 thread). For the valve cover, plan for a 8mm tool on a M8x1.25 stud; final torque is 8 ft-lbs (valve cover bolt - left side). Intake manifold bolt - center tightens to 18 ft-lbs, takes a 13mm driver, runs on M10x1.5 threads, located at the intake manifold. The water pump bolt - upper uses a 10mm drive on a M8x1.25 thread, torqued to 18 ft-lbs at the water pump. At the intake manifold, the intake manifold bolt - rear torques to 18 ft-lbs (13mm drive, M10x1.5 thread). For the alternator bracket, plan for a 13mm tool on a M10x1.5 stud; final torque is 30 ft-lbs (alternator bolt - upper). Exhaust manifold stud - front tightens to 25 ft-lbs, takes a 15mm driver, runs on M10x1.5 threads, located at the exhaust manifold. The cylinder head bolt - front right uses a 10mm drive on a M10x1.5 thread, torqued to 65 ft-lbs at the cylinder head. At the timing cover, the timing cover bolt - lower torques to 15 ft-lbs (10mm drive, M8x1.25 thread). For the cylinder head, plan for a 10mm tool on a M10x1.5 stud; final torque is 65 ft-lbs (cylinder head bolt - rear left). Motor mount bolt - rear tightens to 75 ft-lbs, takes a 18mm driver, runs on M14x2.0 threads, located at the engine mount. The water pump bolt - lower uses a 10mm drive on a M8x1.25 thread, torqued to 18 ft-lbs at the water pump. At the engine mount, the motor mount bolt - front right torques to 75 ft-lbs (18mm drive, M14x2.0 thread). For the engine mount, plan for a 18mm tool on a M14x2.0 stud; final torque is 75 ft-lbs (motor mount bolt - front left). Oil pan bolt - rear right tightens to 18 ft-lbs, takes a 10mm driver, runs on M8x1.25 threads, located at the oil pan. The oil pan bolt - front right uses a 10mm drive on a M8x1.25 thread, torqued to 18 ft-lbs at the oil pan. At the exhaust manifold, the exhaust manifold stud - center torques to 25 ft-lbs (15mm drive, M10x1.5 thread).

Suspension — 1992 Jeep Cherokee Briarwood

Suspension and chassis fastener torque for the 1992 Jeep Cherokee Briarwood — strut, control arm, and sway bar values. At the leaf spring, the leaf spring u-bolt - rear left torques to 90 ft-lbs (19mm drive, M14x2.0 thread). For the sway bar link, plan for a 15mm tool on a M10x1.5 stud; final torque is 35 ft-lbs (sway bar link nut - front left). Ball joint nut - front right tightens to 80 ft-lbs, takes a 19mm driver, runs on M14x1.5 threads, located at the ball joint. The strut mount bolt - rear right uses a 18mm drive on a M14x2.0 thread, torqued to 50 ft-lbs at the strut top mount. At the control arm, the control arm bolt - rear inner torques to 125 ft-lbs (21mm drive, M16x2.0 thread). For the sway bar bushing, plan for a 13mm tool on a M10x1.5 stud; final torque is 25 ft-lbs (sway bar bushing bracket - front left). Sway bar link nut - front right tightens to 35 ft-lbs, takes a 15mm driver, runs on M10x1.5 threads, located at the sway bar link. The sway bar bushing bracket - front right uses a 13mm drive on a M10x1.5 thread, torqued to 25 ft-lbs at the sway bar bushing. At the sway bar bushing, the sway bar bushing bracket - rear left torques to 25 ft-lbs (13mm drive, M10x1.5 thread). For the strut top mount, plan for a 18mm tool on a M14x2.0 stud; final torque is 50 ft-lbs (strut mount bolt - rear left). Sway bar link nut - rear right tightens to 35 ft-lbs, takes a 15mm driver, runs on M10x1.5 threads, located at the sway bar link. The strut mount bolt - front left uses a 18mm drive on a M14x2.0 thread, torqued to 50 ft-lbs at the strut top mount. At the ball joint, the ball joint nut - rear left torques to 80 ft-lbs (19mm drive, M14x1.5 thread). For the control arm, plan for a 21mm tool on a M16x2.0 stud; final torque is 125 ft-lbs (control arm bolt - rear outer). Sway bar bushing bracket - rear right tightens to 25 ft-lbs, takes a 13mm driver, runs on M10x1.5 threads, located at the sway bar bushing. The ball joint nut - rear right uses a 19mm drive on a M14x1.5 thread, torqued to 80 ft-lbs at the ball joint. At the leaf spring, the leaf spring u-bolt - rear right torques to 90 ft-lbs (19mm drive, M14x2.0 thread). For the shock absorber, plan for a 15mm tool on a M12x1.75 stud; final torque is 45 ft-lbs (shock absorber bolt - lower). Control arm bolt - front outer tightens to 125 ft-lbs, takes a 21mm driver, runs on M16x2.0 threads, located at the control arm. The sway bar link nut - rear left uses a 15mm drive on a M10x1.5 thread, torqued to 35 ft-lbs at the sway bar link. At the control arm, the control arm bolt - front inner torques to 125 ft-lbs (21mm drive, M16x2.0 thread). For the ball joint, plan for a 19mm tool on a M14x1.5 stud; final torque is 80 ft-lbs (ball joint nut - front left). Leaf spring u-bolt - front right tightens to 90 ft-lbs, takes a 19mm driver, runs on M14x2.0 threads, located at the leaf spring. The shock absorber bolt - upper uses a 15mm drive on a M12x1.75 thread, torqued to 45 ft-lbs at the shock absorber. At the strut top mount, the strut mount bolt - front right torques to 50 ft-lbs (18mm drive, M14x2.0 thread). For the leaf spring, plan for a 19mm tool on a M14x2.0 stud; final torque is 90 ft-lbs (leaf spring u-bolt - front left).

Body — 1992 Jeep Cherokee Briarwood

Body fasteners on the 1992 Jeep Cherokee Briarwood. For the various, plan for a 10mm tool on a M8x1.25 stud; final torque is 15 ft-lbs (miscellaneous fastener 110). Miscellaneous fastener 118 tightens to 15 ft-lbs, takes a 10mm driver, runs on M8x1.25 threads, located at the various. The miscellaneous fastener 120 uses a 10mm drive on a M8x1.25 thread, torqued to 15 ft-lbs at the various. At the various, the miscellaneous fastener 117 torques to 15 ft-lbs (10mm drive, M8x1.25 thread). For the various, plan for a 10mm tool on a M8x1.25 stud; final torque is 15 ft-lbs (miscellaneous fastener 115). Miscellaneous fastener 119 tightens to 15 ft-lbs, takes a 10mm driver, runs on M8x1.25 threads, located at the various. The miscellaneous fastener 112 uses a 10mm drive on a M8x1.25 thread, torqued to 15 ft-lbs at the various. At the various, the miscellaneous fastener 109 torques to 15 ft-lbs (10mm drive, M8x1.25 thread). For the various, plan for a 10mm tool on a M8x1.25 stud; final torque is 15 ft-lbs (miscellaneous fastener 114). Miscellaneous fastener 111 tightens to 15 ft-lbs, takes a 10mm driver, runs on M8x1.25 threads, located at the various. The miscellaneous fastener 116 uses a 10mm drive on a M8x1.25 thread, torqued to 15 ft-lbs at the various. At the various, the miscellaneous fastener 113 torques to 15 ft-lbs (10mm drive, M8x1.25 thread).

Transmission — 1992 Jeep Cherokee Briarwood

Transmission fasteners on the 1992 Jeep Cherokee Briarwood. Transmission pan bolt - corner tightens to 12 ft-lbs, takes a 10mm driver, runs on M8x1.25 threads, located at the transmission pan. The transmission pan bolt - rear uses a 10mm drive on a M8x1.25 thread, torqued to 12 ft-lbs at the transmission pan. At the transmission cooler, the cooler line fitting - outlet torques to 20 ft-lbs (14mm drive, M12x1.5 thread). For the bell housing, plan for a 15mm tool on a M12x1.75 stud; final torque is 55 ft-lbs (bell housing bolt - side). Cooler line fitting - inlet tightens to 20 ft-lbs, takes a 14mm driver, runs on M12x1.5 threads, located at the transmission cooler. The shift linkage bolt - upper uses a 10mm drive on a M8x1.25 thread, torqued to 15 ft-lbs at the shift linkage. At the transmission mount, the transmission mount bolt - rear torques to 65 ft-lbs (18mm drive, M14x2.0 thread). For the transmission mount, plan for a 18mm tool on a M14x2.0 stud; final torque is 65 ft-lbs (transmission mount bolt - front). Shift linkage bolt - pivot tightens to 15 ft-lbs, takes a 10mm driver, runs on M8x1.25 threads, located at the shift linkage. The bell housing bolt - upper uses a 15mm drive on a M12x1.75 thread, torqued to 55 ft-lbs at the bell housing. At the transmission mount, the transmission mount bolt - cross member torques to 65 ft-lbs (18mm drive, M14x2.0 thread). For the transmission pan, plan for a 10mm tool on a M8x1.25 stud; final torque is 12 ft-lbs (transmission pan bolt - left). Shift linkage bolt - lower tightens to 15 ft-lbs, takes a 10mm driver, runs on M8x1.25 threads, located at the shift linkage. The transmission pan bolt - right uses a 10mm drive on a M8x1.25 thread, torqued to 12 ft-lbs at the transmission pan. At the transmission pan, the transmission pan bolt - front torques to 12 ft-lbs (10mm drive, M8x1.25 thread). For the bell housing, plan for a 15mm tool on a M12x1.75 stud; final torque is 55 ft-lbs (bell housing bolt - lower).

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