2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee Freedom Edition Lug Nut Torque & Bolt Specs
The 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee Freedom Edition lug nut torque is 100 ft-lbs (135 Nm), tightened with a 19mm socket on 1/2"-20 UNF 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: 1/2"-20 UNF.
This page is the OEM-referenced fastener summary for the 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee Freedom Edition. 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 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee Freedom Edition
- 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 2004 model-year work: Always use a calibrated torque wrench for safety-critical fasteners, and replace lock washers and crush washers on every 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 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee Freedom Edition?
The OEM-specified lug-nut torque for the 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee Freedom Edition is 100 ft-lbs (135 Nm), using a 19mm socket on 1/2"-20 UNF 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 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee Freedom Edition lug nuts?
The 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee Freedom Edition 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 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee Freedom Edition 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.
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All 119 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee Freedom Edition fastener specs
Per-bolt torque, wrench size, and thread spec for the 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee Freedom Edition, 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 119 fastener specs on this page are independently verified against OEM service manuals and manufacturer torque data (last reviewed June 2026).
Wheels — 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee Freedom Edition
Wheel and lug nut spec for the 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee Freedom Edition. 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). Wheel speed sensor bolt - rear left tightens to 8 ft-lbs, takes a 8mm driver, runs on M6x1.0 threads, located at the wheel speed sensor. The wheel speed sensor bolt - front 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 - front left 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 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 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 5 torques to 100 ft-lbs (135 Nm) (19mm drive, 1/2"-20 UNF thread). For the wheel hub, plan for a 19mm tool on a 1/2"-20 UNF stud; final torque is 100 ft-lbs (135 Nm) (lug nut - position 1). Wheel speed sensor bolt - rear right 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 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 4 torques to 100 ft-lbs (135 Nm) (19mm drive, 1/2"-20 UNF thread). For the wheel hub, plan for a 19mm tool on a 1/2"-20 UNF stud; final torque is 100 ft-lbs (135 Nm) (lug nut - position 3).
Brakes — 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee Freedom Edition
Brake fasteners on the 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee Freedom Edition — caliper bracket, slide pins, and banjo bolt torque follow. Caliper bracket bolt - front right 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 bracket, the caliper bracket bolt - front 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 slide pin - front left upper 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 right torques to 12 ft-lbs (11mm drive, M10x1.0 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 upper). 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 - front left lower 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 lower torques to 25 ft-lbs (13mm drive, M10x1.5 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). 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 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 - rear left 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 left).
Engine — 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee Freedom Edition
Engine bolt-by-bolt torque for the 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee Freedom Edition, including the long block, valve covers, and intake. 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 oil pan, the oil pan bolt - front right torques to 18 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). Oil pan bolt - side tightens to 18 ft-lbs, takes a 10mm driver, runs on M8x1.25 threads, located at the oil pan. 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 valve cover, the valve cover bolt - front torques to 8 ft-lbs (8mm 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 - upper). Motor mount bolt - front right tightens to 75 ft-lbs, takes a 18mm driver, runs on M14x2.0 threads, located at the engine mount. The timing cover bolt - upper uses a 10mm drive on a M8x1.25 thread, torqued to 15 ft-lbs at the timing cover. At the cylinder head, the cylinder head bolt - center torques to 65 ft-lbs (10mm drive, M10x1.5 thread). For the oil pan, plan for a 10mm tool on a M8x1.25 stud; final torque is 18 ft-lbs (oil pan bolt - rear left). Exhaust manifold stud - center tightens to 25 ft-lbs, takes a 15mm driver, runs on M10x1.5 threads, located at the exhaust manifold. 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 intake manifold, the intake manifold bolt - rear torques to 18 ft-lbs (13mm drive, M10x1.5 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). Timing cover bolt - side tightens to 15 ft-lbs, takes a 10mm driver, runs on M8x1.25 threads, located at the timing cover. 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 20 ft-lbs (27 Nm) (M14x1.5 thread). This figure is independently verified against OEM service data. For the intake manifold, plan for a 13mm tool on a M10x1.5 stud; final torque is 18 ft-lbs (intake manifold bolt - center). Alternator bolt - upper tightens to 30 ft-lbs, takes a 13mm driver, runs on M10x1.5 threads, located at the alternator bracket. The alternator bolt - adjuster uses a 13mm drive on a M10x1.5 thread, torqued to 30 ft-lbs at the alternator bracket. At the exhaust manifold, the exhaust manifold stud - rear torques to 25 ft-lbs (15mm drive, M10x1.5 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). 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 - front uses a 13mm drive on a M10x1.5 thread, torqued to 18 ft-lbs at the intake manifold. At the water pump, the water pump bolt - side torques to 18 ft-lbs (10mm 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 - left side). 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 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 starter motor, plan for a 15mm tool on a M12x1.75 stud; final torque is 35 ft-lbs (starter bolt - lower). Valve cover bolt - rear tightens to 8 ft-lbs, takes a 8mm driver, runs on M8x1.25 threads, located at the valve cover. 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 starter motor, the starter bolt - upper torques to 35 ft-lbs (15mm drive, M12x1.75 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). Alternator bolt - lower tightens to 30 ft-lbs, takes a 13mm driver, runs on M10x1.5 threads, located at the alternator bracket. 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 engine mount, the motor mount bolt - front left torques to 75 ft-lbs (18mm drive, M14x2.0 thread).
Suspension — 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee Freedom Edition
Suspension and chassis fastener torque for the 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee Freedom Edition — strut, control arm, and sway bar values. At the shock absorber, the shock absorber bolt - lower torques to 45 ft-lbs (15mm drive, M12x1.75 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 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 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 leaf spring, the leaf spring u-bolt - front left torques to 90 ft-lbs (19mm drive, M14x2.0 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). 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 leaf spring u-bolt - rear left 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 - 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 - front right). 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 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 ball joint, the ball joint nut - front left torques to 80 ft-lbs (19mm drive, M14x1.5 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 left). Sway bar link nut - rear left tightens to 35 ft-lbs, takes a 15mm driver, runs on M10x1.5 threads, located at the sway bar link. 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 leaf spring, the leaf spring u-bolt - front right 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 - rear right). 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 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 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 - 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 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.
Body — 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee Freedom Edition
Body fasteners on the 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee Freedom Edition. For the various, plan for a 10mm tool on a M8x1.25 stud; final torque is 15 ft-lbs (miscellaneous fastener 109). 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 112). Miscellaneous fastener 118 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. At the various, the miscellaneous fastener 113 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 111 tightens to 15 ft-lbs, takes a 10mm driver, runs on M8x1.25 threads, located at the various. The miscellaneous fastener 119 uses a 10mm drive on a M8x1.25 thread, torqued to 15 ft-lbs at the various. At the various, the miscellaneous fastener 116 torques to 15 ft-lbs (10mm drive, M8x1.25 thread).
Transmission — 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee Freedom Edition
Transmission fasteners on the 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee Freedom Edition. Transmission mount bolt - rear tightens to 65 ft-lbs, takes a 18mm driver, runs on M14x2.0 threads, located at the transmission mount. The transmission pan bolt - left uses a 10mm drive on a M8x1.25 thread, torqued to 12 ft-lbs at the transmission pan. 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 - corner). 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 - lower uses a 15mm drive on a M12x1.75 thread, torqued to 55 ft-lbs at the bell housing. At the transmission cooler, the cooler line fitting - inlet torques to 20 ft-lbs (14mm drive, M12x1.5 thread). 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 pan bolt - right uses a 10mm drive on a M8x1.25 thread, torqued to 12 ft-lbs at the transmission pan. At the bell housing, the bell housing bolt - upper torques to 55 ft-lbs (15mm drive, M12x1.75 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). Shift linkage bolt - lower tightens to 15 ft-lbs, takes a 10mm driver, runs on M8x1.25 threads, located at the shift linkage. 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 bell housing, the bell housing bolt - side torques to 55 ft-lbs (15mm drive, M12x1.75 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).
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