2019 Jeep Wrangler Lug Nut Torque & Bolt Specs

The 2019 Jeep Wrangler lug nut torque is 130 ft-lbs (176 Nm), 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: 130 ft-lbs (176 Nm) · Socket size: 21mm · Thread: M14x1.5.

This page is the OEM-referenced fastener summary for the 2019 Jeep Wrangler. 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.

JL generation (2018–present)

The 2019 Wrangler JL (launched for 2018, sold alongside the outgoing JK into early 2018) retains solid axles, body-on-frame construction, and removable doors and roof. Its engines include the 3.6-liter Pentastar V6 (285 hp), an optional 2.0-liter turbo four (270 hp), a 3.0-liter EcoDiesel V6 (260 hp), and the Rubicon 392's 6.4-liter V8 (470 hp).

The JL switched to metric M14x1.5 lug nuts on the same five-lug 5x127mm pattern, so wheels share the bolt circle with the JK but the lug-nut thread differs.

Common fastener categories on the 2019 Jeep Wrangler

Repair guidance for this model year

For 2019 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.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the lug nut torque on a 2019 Jeep Wrangler?

The OEM-specified lug-nut torque for the 2019 Jeep Wrangler is 130 ft-lbs (176 Nm), 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 2019 Jeep Wrangler lug nuts?

The 2019 Jeep Wrangler 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 2019 Jeep Wrangler 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 Wrangler years

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

→ 2019 Jeep Wrangler suspension & steering torque specs (control arm, ball joint, tie rod)

→ 2019 Jeep Wrangler brake job torque specs (caliper, bracket & slide pins)

All 81 2019 Jeep Wrangler fastener specs

Per-bolt torque, wrench size, and thread spec for the 2019 Jeep Wrangler, 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 81 fastener specs on this page are independently verified against OEM service manuals and manufacturer torque data (last reviewed July 2026).

Wheels — 2019 Jeep Wrangler

Wheel and lug nut spec for the 2019 Jeep Wrangler. At the wheel hub, the wheel lug nut torques to 130 ft-lbs (176 Nm) (21mm drive, M14x1.5 thread).

Brakes — 2019 Jeep Wrangler

Brake fasteners on the 2019 Jeep Wrangler — caliper bracket, slide pins, and banjo bolt torque follow. For the steering knuckle, plan for a 10mm tool on a M6x1.0 stud; final torque is 89 in-lbs (wheel speed sensor bolt). Caliper bracket bolt tightens to 148 ft-lbs (200 Nm), takes a 21mm driver, runs on M14x2.0 threads, located at the steering knuckle. This figure is independently verified against OEM service data. The brake line banjo bolt uses a 14mm drive on a M10x1.0 thread, torqued to 25 ft-lbs at the caliper. At the brake booster, the master cylinder nut torques to 25 ft-lbs (15mm drive, M10x1.5 thread). For the frame rail, plan for a 10mm tool on a M6x1.0 stud; final torque is 89 in-lbs (brake line bracket bolt).

Engine — 2019 Jeep Wrangler

Engine bolt-by-bolt torque for the 2019 Jeep Wrangler, including the long block, valve covers, and intake. Oil pan bolt tightens to 12 ft-lbs, takes a 10mm driver, runs on M6x1.0 threads, located at the oil pan. The fan clutch nut uses a 36mm drive on a M24x1.5 thread, torqued to 65 ft-lbs at the water pump. At the block, the oil filter housing bolt torques to 18 ft-lbs (13mm drive, M8x1.25 thread). For the front cover, plan for a 10mm tool on a M6x1.0 stud; final torque is 12 ft-lbs (timing cover bolt). Cylinder head bolt tightens to Step 1: 30 ft-lbs, Step 2: 90°, takes a 12mm driver, runs on M10x1.5 threads, located at the block. The spark plug uses a 14mm drive on a M12x1.25 thread, torqued to 13 ft-lbs (18 Nm). At the turbo, the wastegate actuator bolt torques to 12 ft-lbs (10mm drive, M6x1.0 thread). For the crankshaft, plan for a 15mm tool on a M10x1.5 stud; final torque is Step 1: 45 ft-lbs, Step 2: 90° (flywheel bolt). Turbocharger mount bolt tightens to 25 ft-lbs, takes a 13mm driver, runs on M8x1.25 threads, located at the manifold. The oil pump bolt uses a 10mm drive on a M6x1.0 thread, torqued to 12 ft-lbs at the front cover. At the oil pan, the oil drain plug torques to 25 ft-lbs (13mm drive, M12x1.75 thread). For the rod, plan for a 12mm tool on a M9x1.0 stud; final torque is Step 1: 20 ft-lbs, Step 2: 90° (rod cap bolt). A/c compressor bolt tightens to 25 ft-lbs, takes a 13mm driver, runs on M8x1.25 threads, located at the bracket. The throttle body bolt uses a 10mm drive on a M6x1.0 thread, torqued to 12 ft-lbs at the intake. At the core support, the radiator mount bolt torques to 18 ft-lbs (13mm drive, M8x1.25 thread). For the air box, plan for a 7mm tool on a Worm Drive stud; final torque is 35 in-lbs (air intake tube clamp). Map sensor bolt tightens to 71 in-lbs, takes a 8mm driver, runs on M5x0.8 threads, located at the intake. The cam sprocket bolt uses a 15mm drive on a M12x1.5 thread, torqued to 65 ft-lbs at the camshaft. At the cylinder head, the thermostat housing bolt torques to 12 ft-lbs (10mm drive, M6x1.0 thread). For the bracket, plan for a 13mm tool on a M8x1.25 stud; final torque is 25 ft-lbs (power steering pump bolt). Water pump bolt tightens to 18 ft-lbs, takes a 13mm driver, runs on M8x1.25 threads, located at the front cover. The idler pulley bolt uses a 15mm drive on a M10x1.5 thread, torqued to 40 ft-lbs at the front cover. The engine oil drain plug torques to 20 ft-lbs (27 Nm) (13mm drive, M14x1.5 thread). For the front cover, plan for a 10mm tool on a M6x1.0 stud; final torque is 12 ft-lbs (timing chain guide bolt). Main cap bolt tightens to Step 1: 45 ft-lbs, Step 2: 90°, takes a 14mm driver, runs on M12x1.75 threads, located at the block. The alternator bracket bolt uses a 15mm drive on a M10x1.5 thread, torqued to 40 ft-lbs at the block. At the cylinder head, the intake manifold bolt torques to 18 ft-lbs (13mm drive, M8x1.25 thread). For the camshaft, plan for a 16mm tool on a M12x1.5 stud; final torque is 85 ft-lbs (cam phaser bolt).

Drivetrain — 2019 Jeep Wrangler

Drivetrain and driveline fasteners for the 2019 Jeep Wrangler — axle, transmission, and differential plugs. The driveshaft u-joint strap uses a 8mm drive on a M6x1.0 thread, torqued to 15 ft-lbs at the differential. At the crossmember, the transfer case mount bolt torques to 45 ft-lbs (15mm drive, M10x1.5 thread). For the crossmember, plan for a 15mm tool on a M10x1.5 stud; final torque is 45 ft-lbs (transmission mount bolt). Differential cover bolt tightens to 30 ft-lbs, takes a 13mm driver, runs on M8x1.25 threads, located at the differential. The axle vent tube fitting uses a 14mm drive on a M10x1.0 thread, torqued to 15 ft-lbs at the differential cover.

Suspension — 2019 Jeep Wrangler

Suspension and chassis fastener torque for the 2019 Jeep Wrangler — strut, control arm, and sway bar values. At the frame, the shock mount bolt torques to 75 ft-lbs (18mm drive, M12x1.75 thread). For the sway bar, plan for a 15mm tool on a M10x1.5 stud; final torque is 45 ft-lbs (sway bar link bolt). Track bar bolt tightens to 125 ft-lbs, takes a 21mm driver, runs on M14x2.0 threads, located at the frame bracket. The control arm bolt uses a 21mm drive on a M14x2.0 thread, torqued to 125 ft-lbs at the frame. At the spring perch, the spring retainer bolt torques to 27 ft-lbs (13mm drive, M8x1.25 thread).

Steering — 2019 Jeep Wrangler

Steering linkage fasteners on the 2019 Jeep Wrangler. For the steering column, plan for a 13mm tool on a M8x1.25 stud; final torque is 27 ft-lbs (steering shaft u-joint bolt). Drag link adjustment sleeve tightens to 65 ft-lbs, takes a 1-1/16" driver, runs on Right/Left threads, located at the drag link. The power steering line bolt uses a 16mm drive on a M10x1.0 thread, torqued to 25 ft-lbs at the steering box. At the steering knuckle, the tie rod end nut torques to 65 ft-lbs (21mm drive, M14x2.0 thread). For the frame rail, plan for a 18mm tool on a M12x1.75 stud; final torque is 75 ft-lbs (steering box mount bolt).

Body — 2019 Jeep Wrangler

Body fasteners on the 2019 Jeep Wrangler. Mirror mount bolt tightens to 89 in-lbs, takes a 10mm driver, runs on M6x1.0 threads, located at the door frame. The bumper mount bolt uses a 18mm drive on a M12x1.75 thread, torqued to 75 ft-lbs at the frame rail. At the cowl, the windshield frame bolt torques to 27 ft-lbs (13mm drive, M8x1.25 thread). For the hood frame, plan for a 13mm tool on a M8x1.25 stud; final torque is 27 ft-lbs (hood hinge bolt). Fender bolt tightens to 89 in-lbs, takes a 10mm driver, runs on M6x1.0 threads, located at the body frame.

Electrical — 2019 Jeep Wrangler

Electrical fasteners on the 2019 Jeep Wrangler. The abs module ground bolt uses a 10mm drive on a M6x1.0 thread, torqued to 8 ft-lbs at the abs module to frame. At the radio chassis to body, the radio ground wire bolt torques to 8 ft-lbs (10mm drive, M6x1.0 thread). For the tipm to body, plan for a 10mm tool on a M6x1.0 stud; final torque is 8 ft-lbs (tipm ground bolt). Battery hold down bolt tightens to 15 ft-lbs, takes a 13mm driver, runs on M8x1.25 threads, located at the battery tray. The alternator pivot bolt uses a 15mm drive on a M10x1.5 thread, torqued to 40 ft-lbs at the engine block. At the engine block, the starter mounting bolt torques to 45 ft-lbs (15mm drive, M10x1.5 thread). For the engine block to frame, plan for a 10mm tool on a M6x1.0 stud; final torque is 8 ft-lbs (engine ground strap bolt). Pdc mount bolt tightens to 89 in-lbs, takes a 10mm driver, runs on M6x1.0 threads, located at the inner fender. The o2 sensor ground bolt uses a 10mm drive on a M6x1.0 thread, torqued to 8 ft-lbs at the sensor ground to frame. At the battery negative to frame, the battery ground cable bolt torques to 15 ft-lbs (13mm drive, M8x1.25 thread). For the alternator to engine block, plan for a 10mm tool on a M6x1.0 stud; final torque is 8 ft-lbs (alternator ground strap bolt). Starter ground cable bolt tightens to 15 ft-lbs, takes a 13mm driver, runs on M8x1.25 threads, located at the starter to engine block. The body ground strap bolt uses a 10mm drive on a M6x1.0 thread, torqued to 8 ft-lbs at the body to frame. At the transmission to frame, the transmission ground strap bolt torques to 8 ft-lbs (10mm drive, M6x1.0 thread). For the pcm ground to body, plan for a 10mm tool on a M6x1.0 stud; final torque is 8 ft-lbs (pcm ground bolt). Ground strap bolt tightens to 89 in-lbs, takes a 10mm driver, runs on M6x1.0 threads, located at the frame rail. The fuel pump ground wire bolt uses a 10mm drive on a M6x1.0 thread, torqued to 8 ft-lbs at the fuel pump to frame.

Interior — 2019 Jeep Wrangler

Interior fasteners on the 2019 Jeep Wrangler. At the door panel, the door panel clip torques to Hand Tight (8mm drive, Push-Type thread). For the dashboard, plan for a 7mm tool on a M4x0.7 stud; final torque is 27 in-lbs (instrument cluster screw). Glove box hinge screw tightens to 45 in-lbs, takes a 8mm driver, runs on M5x0.8 threads, located at the dashboard. The door hinge bolt uses a 13mm drive on a M8x1.25 thread, torqued to 27 ft-lbs at the door frame. At the firewall, the dashboard mount bolt torques to 89 in-lbs (10mm drive, M6x1.0 thread). For the b-pillar, plan for a 16mm tool on a M10x1.5 stud; final torque is 45 ft-lbs (seat belt anchor bolt). Seat track bolt tightens to 35 ft-lbs, takes a 13mm driver, runs on M8x1.25 threads, located at the floor pan. The door handle screw uses a 7mm drive on a M4x0.7 thread, torqued to 27 in-lbs at the door panel. At the seat frame, the seat back pivot bolt torques to 40 ft-lbs (15mm drive, M10x1.5 thread). For the door edge, plan for a 10mm tool on a M6x1.0 stud; final torque is 89 in-lbs (door latch bolt).

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