2000 Jeep Cherokee Limited Lug Nut Torque & Bolt Specs

The 2000 Jeep Cherokee Limited 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 2000 Jeep Cherokee Limited. 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 2000 Jeep Cherokee Limited

Repair guidance for this model year

Heads up for 2000 Jeep Cherokee Limited 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 2000 Jeep Cherokee Limited?

The OEM-specified lug-nut torque for the 2000 Jeep Cherokee Limited 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 2000 Jeep Cherokee Limited lug nuts?

The 2000 Jeep Cherokee Limited 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 2000 Jeep Cherokee Limited 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 Limited years

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

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All 121 2000 Jeep Cherokee Limited fastener specs

Per-bolt torque, wrench size, and thread spec for the 2000 Jeep Cherokee Limited, 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 — 2000 Jeep Cherokee Limited

Wheel and lug nut spec for the 2000 Jeep Cherokee Limited. The lug nut - position 3 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 - rear left 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 - rear right). Wheel speed sensor bolt - front left tightens to 8 ft-lbs, takes a 8mm driver, runs on M6x1.0 threads, located at the wheel speed sensor. The lug nut - position 4 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 15mm tool on a M12x1.75 stud; final torque is 65 ft-lbs (hub bearing 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 hub bearing bolt - rear right 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 1 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 5). Lug nut - position 2 tightens to 100 ft-lbs, takes a 21mm driver, runs on M14x1.5 threads, located at the wheel hub. The hub bearing bolt - rear left uses a 15mm drive on a M12x1.75 thread, torqued to 65 ft-lbs at the wheel hub.

Brakes — 2000 Jeep Cherokee Limited

Brake fasteners on the 2000 Jeep Cherokee Limited — caliper bracket, slide pins, and banjo bolt torque follow. At the caliper slide, the caliper slide pin - front left upper torques to 25 ft-lbs (13mm drive, M10x1.5 thread). For the brake line, plan for a 11mm tool on a M10x1.0 stud; final torque is 12 ft-lbs (brake line fitting - front right). Caliper bracket bolt - rear left upper tightens to 85 ft-lbs, takes a 18mm driver, runs on M14x1.5 threads, located at the caliper bracket. The brake line fitting - front left uses a 11mm drive on a M10x1.0 thread, torqued to 12 ft-lbs at the brake line. At the caliper slide, the caliper slide pin - front right upper torques to 25 ft-lbs (13mm drive, M10x1.5 thread). For the brake line, plan for a 11mm tool on a M10x1.0 stud; final torque is 12 ft-lbs (brake line fitting - rear left). Caliper slide pin - front left lower tightens to 25 ft-lbs, takes a 13mm driver, runs on M10x1.5 threads, located at the caliper slide. The caliper bracket bolt - rear right 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 lower torques to 85 ft-lbs (18mm drive, M14x1.5 thread). For the brake line, plan for a 11mm tool on a M10x1.0 stud; final torque is 12 ft-lbs (brake line fitting - rear right). Caliper bracket bolt - front right lower tightens to 85 ft-lbs, takes a 18mm driver, runs on M14x1.5 threads, located at the caliper bracket. The caliper slide pin - front right lower uses a 13mm drive on a M10x1.5 thread, torqued to 25 ft-lbs at the caliper slide. At the caliper bracket, the caliper bracket bolt - front 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 left lower). Caliper bracket bolt - front left lower tightens to 85 ft-lbs, takes a 18mm driver, runs on M14x1.5 threads, located at the caliper bracket. 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.

Engine — 2000 Jeep Cherokee Limited

Engine bolt-by-bolt torque for the 2000 Jeep Cherokee Limited, including the long block, valve covers, and intake. For the alternator bracket, plan for a 13mm tool on a M10x1.5 stud; final torque is 30 ft-lbs (alternator bolt - upper). Cylinder head bolt - front left tightens to 65 ft-lbs, takes a 10mm driver, runs on M10x1.5 threads, located at the cylinder head. The oil pan bolt - rear right uses a 10mm drive on a M8x1.25 thread, torqued to 18 ft-lbs at the oil pan. At the oil pan, the oil drain plug torques to 25 ft-lbs (34 Nm). Confirmed against manufacturer service literature. For the water pump, plan for a 10mm tool on a M8x1.25 stud; final torque is 18 ft-lbs (water pump bolt - upper). Cylinder head bolt - rear left tightens to 65 ft-lbs, takes a 10mm driver, runs on M10x1.5 threads, located at the cylinder head. The cylinder head bolt - rear right uses a 10mm drive on a M10x1.5 thread, torqued to 65 ft-lbs at the cylinder head. At the starter motor, the starter bolt - lower torques to 35 ft-lbs (15mm drive, M12x1.75 thread). For the cylinder head, plan for a 10mm tool on a M10x1.5 stud; final torque is 65 ft-lbs (cylinder head bolt - center). Valve cover bolt - front tightens to 8 ft-lbs, takes a 8mm driver, runs on M8x1.25 threads, located at the valve cover. The exhaust manifold stud - front uses a 15mm drive on a M10x1.5 thread, torqued to 25 ft-lbs at the exhaust manifold. At the exhaust manifold, the exhaust manifold stud - center torques to 25 ft-lbs (15mm drive, M10x1.5 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 motor mount bolt - front left uses a 18mm drive on a M14x2.0 thread, torqued to 75 ft-lbs at the engine mount. At the intake manifold, the intake manifold bolt - right torques to 18 ft-lbs (13mm drive, M10x1.5 thread). For the starter motor, plan for a 15mm tool on a M12x1.75 stud; final torque is 35 ft-lbs (starter bolt - upper). Timing cover bolt - upper tightens to 15 ft-lbs, takes a 10mm driver, runs on M8x1.25 threads, located at the timing cover. 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 alternator bracket, the alternator bolt - adjuster torques to 30 ft-lbs (13mm drive, M10x1.5 thread). For the timing cover, plan for a 10mm tool on a M8x1.25 stud; final torque is 15 ft-lbs (timing cover bolt - side). Oil pan bolt - front right tightens to 18 ft-lbs, takes a 10mm driver, runs on M8x1.25 threads, located at the oil pan. The valve cover bolt - right side uses a 8mm drive on a M8x1.25 thread, torqued to 8 ft-lbs at the valve cover. At the engine mount, the motor mount bolt - rear torques to 75 ft-lbs (18mm drive, M14x2.0 thread). For the timing cover, plan for a 10mm tool on a M8x1.25 stud; final torque is 15 ft-lbs (timing cover bolt - lower). Valve cover bolt - left side tightens to 8 ft-lbs, takes a 8mm driver, runs on M8x1.25 threads, located at the valve cover. The oil pan bolt - front left uses a 10mm drive on a M8x1.25 thread, torqued to 18 ft-lbs at the oil pan. At the intake manifold, the intake manifold bolt - rear torques to 18 ft-lbs (13mm 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 - rear). 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 valve cover bolt - center uses a 8mm drive on a M8x1.25 thread, torqued to 8 ft-lbs at the valve cover. At the oil pan, the oil pan bolt - side torques to 18 ft-lbs (10mm drive, M8x1.25 thread). For the intake manifold, plan for a 13mm tool on a M10x1.5 stud; final torque is 18 ft-lbs (intake manifold bolt - center). Intake manifold bolt - left tightens to 18 ft-lbs, takes a 13mm driver, runs on M10x1.5 threads, located at the intake 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 water pump, the water pump bolt - side 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 - lower). Motor mount bolt - front right tightens to 75 ft-lbs, takes a 18mm driver, runs on M14x2.0 threads, located at the engine mount.

Suspension — 2000 Jeep Cherokee Limited

Suspension and chassis fastener torque for the 2000 Jeep Cherokee Limited — strut, control arm, and sway bar values. Strut mount bolt - front right tightens to 50 ft-lbs, takes a 18mm driver, runs on M14x2.0 threads, located at the strut top mount. The leaf spring u-bolt - rear right uses a 19mm drive on a M14x2.0 thread, torqued to 90 ft-lbs at the leaf spring. At the sway bar link, the sway bar link nut - front right torques to 35 ft-lbs (15mm drive, M10x1.5 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 right). Strut mount bolt - rear right tightens to 50 ft-lbs, takes a 18mm driver, runs on M14x2.0 threads, located at the strut top mount. The sway bar bushing bracket - rear left uses a 13mm drive on a M10x1.5 thread, torqued to 25 ft-lbs at the sway bar bushing. At the ball joint, the ball joint nut - front right torques to 80 ft-lbs (19mm drive, M14x1.5 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 right). Shock absorber bolt - upper tightens to 45 ft-lbs, takes a 15mm driver, runs on M12x1.75 threads, located at the shock absorber. The control arm bolt - front inner uses a 21mm drive on a M16x2.0 thread, torqued to 125 ft-lbs at the control arm. At the control arm, the control arm bolt - front outer torques to 125 ft-lbs (21mm drive, M16x2.0 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 - front left). Strut mount bolt - rear left tightens to 50 ft-lbs, takes a 18mm driver, runs on M14x2.0 threads, located at the strut top mount. The leaf spring u-bolt - front left uses a 19mm drive on a M14x2.0 thread, torqued to 90 ft-lbs at the leaf spring. At the leaf spring, the leaf spring u-bolt - rear left torques to 90 ft-lbs (19mm drive, M14x2.0 thread). For the ball joint, plan for a 19mm tool on a M14x1.5 stud; final torque is 80 ft-lbs (ball joint nut - 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 ball joint nut - front left uses a 19mm drive on a M14x1.5 thread, torqued to 80 ft-lbs at the ball joint. At the shock absorber, the shock absorber bolt - lower torques to 45 ft-lbs (15mm drive, M12x1.75 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 inner). Sway bar link nut - front left 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 left 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 right torques to 25 ft-lbs (13mm drive, M10x1.5 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). Ball joint nut - rear right tightens to 80 ft-lbs, takes a 19mm driver, runs on M14x1.5 threads, located at the ball joint. 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.

Body — 2000 Jeep Cherokee Limited

Body fasteners on the 2000 Jeep Cherokee Limited. The miscellaneous fastener 115 uses a 10mm drive on a M8x1.25 thread, torqued to 15 ft-lbs at the various. At the various, the miscellaneous fastener 120 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 110 tightens to 15 ft-lbs, takes a 10mm driver, runs on M8x1.25 threads, located at the various. The miscellaneous fastener 113 uses a 10mm drive on a M8x1.25 thread, torqued to 15 ft-lbs at the various. At the various, the miscellaneous fastener 119 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 117). Miscellaneous fastener 116 tightens to 15 ft-lbs, takes a 10mm driver, runs on M8x1.25 threads, located at the various. The miscellaneous fastener 118 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 112). Miscellaneous fastener 111 tightens to 15 ft-lbs, takes a 10mm driver, runs on M8x1.25 threads, located at the various.

Transmission — 2000 Jeep Cherokee Limited

Transmission fasteners on the 2000 Jeep Cherokee Limited. At the shift linkage, the shift linkage bolt - pivot torques to 15 ft-lbs (10mm drive, M8x1.25 thread). For the transmission cooler, plan for a 14mm tool on a M12x1.5 stud; final torque is 20 ft-lbs (cooler line fitting - outlet). Cooler line fitting - inlet tightens to 20 ft-lbs, takes a 14mm driver, runs on M12x1.5 threads, located at the transmission cooler. The transmission mount bolt - rear uses a 18mm drive on a M14x2.0 thread, torqued to 65 ft-lbs at the transmission mount. At the transmission mount, the transmission mount bolt - front torques to 65 ft-lbs (18mm drive, M14x2.0 thread). For the bell housing, plan for a 15mm tool on a M12x1.75 stud; final torque is 55 ft-lbs (bell housing bolt - upper). Transmission mount bolt - cross member tightens to 65 ft-lbs, takes a 18mm driver, runs on M14x2.0 threads, located at the transmission mount. The bell housing bolt - side uses a 15mm drive on a M12x1.75 thread, torqued to 55 ft-lbs at the bell housing. At the transmission pan, the transmission pan bolt - rear torques to 12 ft-lbs (10mm drive, M8x1.25 thread). For the transmission pan, plan for a 10mm tool on a M8x1.25 stud; final torque is 12 ft-lbs (transmission pan bolt - right). Transmission pan bolt - left tightens to 12 ft-lbs, takes a 10mm driver, runs on M8x1.25 threads, located at the transmission pan. The bell housing bolt - lower uses a 15mm drive on a M12x1.75 thread, torqued to 55 ft-lbs at the bell housing. At the shift linkage, the shift linkage bolt - upper torques to 15 ft-lbs (10mm drive, M8x1.25 thread). For the transmission pan, plan for a 10mm tool on a M8x1.25 stud; final torque is 12 ft-lbs (transmission pan bolt - corner). Transmission pan bolt - front tightens to 12 ft-lbs, takes a 10mm driver, runs on M8x1.25 threads, located at the transmission pan. The shift linkage bolt - lower uses a 10mm drive on a M8x1.25 thread, torqued to 15 ft-lbs at the shift linkage.

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