2022 Jeep Wrangler Lug Nut Torque & Bolt Specs

The 2022 Jeep Wrangler lug nut torque is 130 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: 130 ft-lbs · Socket size: 21mm · Thread: M14x1.5.

This page is the OEM-referenced fastener summary for the 2022 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.

Common fastener categories on the 2022 Jeep Wrangler

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 2022 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.

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 2022 Jeep Wrangler?

The OEM-specified lug-nut torque for the 2022 Jeep Wrangler is 130 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 2022 Jeep Wrangler lug nuts?

The 2022 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 2022 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.

→ 2022 Jeep Wrangler oil drain plug torque & size

→ 2022 Jeep Wrangler suspension & steering torque specs (control arm, ball joint, tie rod)

All 18 2022 Jeep Wrangler fastener specs

Per-bolt torque, wrench size, and thread spec for the 2022 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. 2 of the 18 fastener specs on this page are independently verified against OEM service manuals and manufacturer torque data (last reviewed July 2026).

Brakes — 2022 Jeep Wrangler

Brake fasteners on the 2022 Jeep Wrangler — caliper bracket, slide pins, and banjo bolt torque follow. Caliper slide pin bolt tightens to 27 ft-lbs (37 Nm), takes a 13mm driver, runs on M10x1.5 threads. This figure is independently verified against OEM service data. The brake rotor retaining screw uses a Phillips or T30 drive on a M6x1.0 thread, torqued to 10 ft-lbs. The rear caliper bracket bolt torques to 77 ft-lbs (104 Nm) (21mm drive, M12x1.75 thread). Confirmed against manufacturer service literature.

Engine — 2022 Jeep Wrangler

Engine bolt-by-bolt torque for the 2022 Jeep Wrangler, including the long block, valve covers, and intake. The spark plug uses a 5/8 in drive on a M14x1.25 thread, torqued to 15 ft-lbs. The oil filter torques to 18 ft-lbs (24mm drive). plan for a 15mm tool on a M14x1.5 stud; final torque is 20 ft-lbs (oil drain plug). Cylinder head bolt tightens to 40 ft-lbs + 90° + 90°, takes a 10mm hex driver, runs on M10x1.25 threads.

Drivetrain — 2022 Jeep Wrangler

Drivetrain and driveline fasteners for the 2022 Jeep Wrangler — axle, transmission, and differential plugs. The rear differential cover bolt torques to 30 ft-lbs (13mm drive, M8x1.25 thread). plan for a 3/8 in square tool on a M18x1.5 stud; final torque is 25 ft-lbs (transfer case drain plug). Axle shaft nut (front) tightens to 175 ft-lbs, takes a 36mm driver, runs on M27x1.5 threads. The front differential cover bolt uses a 13mm drive on a M8x1.25 thread, torqued to 30 ft-lbs.

Suspension — 2022 Jeep Wrangler

Suspension and chassis fastener torque for the 2022 Jeep Wrangler — strut, control arm, and sway bar values. plan for a 21mm tool on a M14x2.0 stud; final torque is 125 ft-lbs (control arm bolt (front lower)). Shock absorber lower bolt tightens to 66 ft-lbs, takes a 18mm driver, runs on M12x1.75 threads. The sway bar end link nut uses a 17mm drive on a M12x1.5 thread, torqued to 55 ft-lbs.

Body — 2022 Jeep Wrangler

Body fasteners on the 2022 Jeep Wrangler. Skid plate bolt tightens to 21 ft-lbs, takes a 13mm driver, runs on M8x1.25 threads. The door hinge bolt uses a 13mm drive on a M8x1.25 thread, torqued to 18 ft-lbs. The windshield frame bolt torques to 27 ft-lbs (13mm drive, M8x1.25 thread).

Wheel Hardware — 2022 Jeep Wrangler

Wheel Hardware fasteners on the 2022 Jeep Wrangler. The lug nut uses a 21mm drive on a M14x1.5 thread, torqued to 130 ft-lbs.

New to torquing wheels? Read our How lug nut torque works — the complete guide for star-pattern sequence, re-torque intervals, and how to read a lug spec — then use the 2022 Jeep Wrangler numbers above.

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