2018 Jeep Cherokee Sport Lug Nut Torque & Bolt Specs

The 2018 Jeep Cherokee Sport lug nut torque is 100 ft-lbs (135 Nm), tightened with a 19mm socket on M12x1.25 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 (135 Nm) · Socket size: 19mm · Thread: M12x1.25.

This page is the OEM-referenced fastener summary for the 2018 Jeep Cherokee Sport. 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 2018 Jeep Cherokee Sport

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 2018 model-year work: This era introduced widespread torque-to-yield (TTY) bolts on head, main, and crank pulley fasteners. TTY bolts stretch permanently when torqued and must not be reused — the spec calls for a fresh bolt every time. Always verify TTY status against the FSM before reassembly.

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 2018 Jeep Cherokee Sport?

The OEM-specified lug-nut torque for the 2018 Jeep Cherokee Sport is 100 ft-lbs (135 Nm), using a 19mm socket on M12x1.25 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 2018 Jeep Cherokee Sport lug nuts?

The 2018 Jeep Cherokee Sport uses a 19mm 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 2018 Jeep Cherokee Sport 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 Sport years

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

→ 2018 Jeep Cherokee Sport suspension & steering torque specs (control arm, ball joint, tie rod)

→ 2018 Jeep Cherokee Sport engine & transmission mount torque specs

All 121 2018 Jeep Cherokee Sport fastener specs

Per-bolt torque, wrench size, and thread spec for the 2018 Jeep Cherokee Sport, 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 — 2018 Jeep Cherokee Sport

Wheel and lug nut spec for the 2018 Jeep Cherokee Sport. At the wheel hub, the hub bearing bolt - rear left torques to 65 ft-lbs (15mm drive, M12x1.75 thread). For the wheel hub, plan for a 19mm tool on a M12x1.25 stud; final torque is 100 ft-lbs (135 Nm) (lug bolt - position 5). 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 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 19mm tool on a M12x1.25 stud; final torque is 100 ft-lbs (135 Nm) (lug bolt - position 1). Lug bolt - position 2 tightens to 100 ft-lbs (135 Nm), takes a 19mm driver, runs on M12x1.25 threads, located at the wheel hub. The lug bolt - position 4 uses a 19mm drive on a M12x1.25 thread, torqued to 100 ft-lbs (135 Nm) 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 - rear right). 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 wheel speed sensor bolt - rear right 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 left torques to 8 ft-lbs (8mm drive, M6x1.0 thread).

Brakes — 2018 Jeep Cherokee Sport

Brake fasteners on the 2018 Jeep Cherokee Sport — caliper bracket, slide pins, and banjo bolt torque follow. 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). 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 lower 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 - 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 upper). Caliper bracket bolt - rear left 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 left 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 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 - rear left upper tightens to 85 ft-lbs, takes a 18mm driver, runs on M14x1.5 threads, located at the caliper bracket. 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 slide, the caliper slide pin - front right 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 left upper). Caliper slide pin - front right 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 lower uses a 18mm drive on a M14x1.5 thread, torqued to 85 ft-lbs at the caliper bracket. At the brake line, the brake line fitting - front left torques to 12 ft-lbs (11mm drive, M10x1.0 thread).

Engine — 2018 Jeep Cherokee Sport

Engine bolt-by-bolt torque for the 2018 Jeep Cherokee Sport, including the long block, valve covers, and intake. Valve cover bolt - right side tightens to 8 ft-lbs, takes a 8mm driver, runs on M8x1.25 threads, located at the valve cover. The alternator bolt - adjuster uses a 13mm drive on a M10x1.5 thread, torqued to 30 ft-lbs at the alternator bracket. At the valve cover, the valve cover bolt - left side torques to 8 ft-lbs (8mm drive, M8x1.25 thread). For the oil pan, plan for a 10mm tool on a M8x1.25 stud; final torque is 18 ft-lbs (oil pan bolt - front left). Water pump bolt - upper tightens to 18 ft-lbs, takes a 10mm driver, runs on M8x1.25 threads, located at the water pump. The water pump bolt - side uses a 10mm drive on a M8x1.25 thread, torqued to 18 ft-lbs at the water pump. At the exhaust manifold, the exhaust manifold stud - center torques to 25 ft-lbs (15mm 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 - lower). Exhaust manifold stud - front tightens to 25 ft-lbs, takes a 15mm driver, runs on M10x1.5 threads, located at the exhaust manifold. The valve cover bolt - front 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 - rear torques to 8 ft-lbs (8mm 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 - rear). Timing cover bolt - lower tightens to 15 ft-lbs, takes a 10mm driver, runs on M8x1.25 threads, located at the timing cover. The exhaust manifold stud - rear uses a 15mm drive on a M10x1.5 thread, torqued to 25 ft-lbs at the exhaust manifold. At the oil pan, the oil pan bolt - side torques to 18 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 - upper). 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 cylinder head, the cylinder head bolt - front left torques to 65 ft-lbs (10mm 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). Starter bolt - lower tightens to 35 ft-lbs, takes a 15mm driver, runs on M12x1.75 threads, located at the starter motor. 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 timing cover, the timing cover bolt - upper torques to 15 ft-lbs (10mm drive, M8x1.25 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 right). Motor mount bolt - front left tightens to 75 ft-lbs, takes a 18mm driver, runs on M14x2.0 threads, located at the engine mount. 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 drain plug torques to 20 ft-lbs (27 Nm) (M14x1.5 thread). Confirmed against manufacturer service literature. For the cylinder head, plan for a 10mm tool on a M10x1.5 stud; final torque is 65 ft-lbs (cylinder head bolt - center). Cylinder head bolt - rear right tightens to 65 ft-lbs, takes a 10mm driver, runs on M10x1.5 threads, located at the cylinder head. The oil pan bolt - rear left uses a 10mm drive on a M8x1.25 thread, torqued to 18 ft-lbs at the oil pan. At the cylinder head, the cylinder head bolt - front right torques to 65 ft-lbs (10mm drive, M10x1.5 thread). For the intake manifold, plan for a 13mm tool on a M10x1.5 stud; final torque is 18 ft-lbs (intake manifold bolt - right). Motor mount bolt - rear tightens to 75 ft-lbs, takes a 18mm driver, runs on M14x2.0 threads, located at the engine mount. The intake manifold bolt - center uses a 13mm drive on a M10x1.5 thread, torqued to 18 ft-lbs at the intake manifold. At the valve cover, the valve cover bolt - center torques to 8 ft-lbs (8mm 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). Intake manifold bolt - left tightens to 18 ft-lbs, takes a 13mm driver, runs on M10x1.5 threads, located at the intake manifold. The timing cover bolt - side uses a 10mm drive on a M8x1.25 thread, torqued to 15 ft-lbs at the timing cover.

Suspension — 2018 Jeep Cherokee Sport

Suspension and chassis fastener torque for the 2018 Jeep Cherokee Sport — strut, control arm, and sway bar values. The control arm bolt - rear outer uses a 21mm drive on a M16x2.0 thread, torqued to 125 ft-lbs at the control arm. At the ball joint, the ball joint nut - front right torques to 80 ft-lbs (19mm drive, M14x1.5 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 - rear right). Ball joint nut - front left tightens to 80 ft-lbs, takes a 19mm driver, runs on M14x1.5 threads, located at the ball joint. The sway bar link nut - front right 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 outer torques to 125 ft-lbs (21mm drive, M16x2.0 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 - rear left). 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 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 strut top mount, the strut mount bolt - rear right torques to 50 ft-lbs (18mm 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 - rear left). Control arm bolt - rear inner tightens to 125 ft-lbs, takes a 21mm driver, runs on M16x2.0 threads, located at the control arm. The strut mount bolt - rear left uses a 18mm drive on a M14x2.0 thread, torqued to 50 ft-lbs at the strut top mount. At the sway bar bushing, the sway bar bushing bracket - front right 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 - front left). Sway bar bushing bracket - front left tightens to 25 ft-lbs, takes a 13mm driver, runs on M10x1.5 threads, located at the sway bar bushing. 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 sway bar link, the sway bar link nut - front left torques to 35 ft-lbs (15mm drive, M10x1.5 thread). For the shock absorber, plan for a 15mm tool on a M12x1.75 stud; final torque is 45 ft-lbs (shock absorber bolt - upper). 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 leaf spring u-bolt - front right uses a 19mm drive on a M14x2.0 thread, torqued to 90 ft-lbs at the leaf spring. 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 - front inner). Leaf spring u-bolt - rear right tightens to 90 ft-lbs, takes a 19mm driver, runs on M14x2.0 threads, located at the leaf spring. The strut mount bolt - front right uses a 18mm drive on a M14x2.0 thread, torqued to 50 ft-lbs at the strut top mount. At the shock absorber, the shock absorber bolt - lower torques to 45 ft-lbs (15mm drive, M12x1.75 thread).

Body — 2018 Jeep Cherokee Sport

Body fasteners on the 2018 Jeep Cherokee Sport. At the various, the miscellaneous fastener 116 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 119). Miscellaneous fastener 110 tightens to 15 ft-lbs, takes a 10mm driver, runs on M8x1.25 threads, located at the various. The miscellaneous fastener 117 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 118). Miscellaneous fastener 115 tightens to 15 ft-lbs, takes a 10mm driver, runs on M8x1.25 threads, located at the various. The miscellaneous fastener 109 uses a 10mm drive on a M8x1.25 thread, torqued to 15 ft-lbs at the various. At the various, the miscellaneous fastener 112 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 111). Miscellaneous fastener 113 tightens to 15 ft-lbs, takes a 10mm driver, runs on M8x1.25 threads, located at the various. The miscellaneous fastener 114 uses a 10mm drive on a M8x1.25 thread, torqued to 15 ft-lbs at the various.

Transmission — 2018 Jeep Cherokee Sport

Transmission fasteners on the 2018 Jeep Cherokee Sport. For the transmission pan, plan for a 10mm tool on a M8x1.25 stud; final torque is 12 ft-lbs (transmission pan bolt - front). Transmission pan bolt - rear tightens to 12 ft-lbs, takes a 10mm driver, runs on M8x1.25 threads, located at the transmission pan. The transmission mount bolt - cross member uses a 18mm drive on a M14x2.0 thread, torqued to 65 ft-lbs at the transmission mount. At the transmission cooler, the cooler line fitting - outlet torques to 20 ft-lbs (14mm drive, M12x1.5 thread). For the shift linkage, plan for a 10mm tool on a M8x1.25 stud; final torque is 15 ft-lbs (shift linkage bolt - lower). Transmission pan bolt - corner tightens to 12 ft-lbs, takes a 10mm driver, runs on M8x1.25 threads, located at the transmission pan. 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 - left 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 mount bolt - rear tightens to 65 ft-lbs, takes a 18mm driver, runs on M14x2.0 threads, located at the transmission mount. 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 shift linkage, the shift linkage bolt - upper torques to 15 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). 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 - front uses a 18mm drive on a M14x2.0 thread, torqued to 65 ft-lbs at the transmission mount. At the shift linkage, the shift linkage bolt - pivot torques to 15 ft-lbs (10mm drive, M8x1.25 thread).

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