2020 Land Rover Defender 90 Lug Nut Torque & Bolt Specs

The 2020 Land Rover Defender 90 lug nut torque is 103 ft-lbs (140 Nm), tightened with a 22mm 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: 103 ft-lbs (140 Nm) · Socket size: 22mm · Thread: M14x1.5.

This page is the OEM-referenced fastener summary for the 2020 Land Rover Defender 90. 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.

For the 2020 Land Rover Defender 90, fasteners follow metric standards typical of late-model Land Rover engineering. Always confirm spec against the factory service manual before tightening safety-critical fasteners (suspension, brake, steering, head bolts).

Common fastener categories on the 2020 Land Rover Defender 90

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 2020 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 2020 Land Rover Defender 90?

The OEM-specified lug-nut torque for the 2020 Land Rover Defender 90 is 103 ft-lbs (140 Nm), using a 22mm 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 2020 Land Rover Defender 90 lug nuts?

The 2020 Land Rover Defender 90 uses a 22mm 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 2020 Land Rover Defender 90 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 Land Rover Defender 90 years

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

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All 18 2020 Land Rover Defender 90 fastener specs

Per-bolt torque, wrench size, and thread spec for the 2020 Land Rover Defender 90, sourced from OEM service literature and verified against community shop data. Values pair imperial (ft-lb) and metric (Nm) where the manufacturer publishes both.

Wheels — 2020 Land Rover Defender 90

Wheel and lug nut spec for the 2020 Land Rover Defender 90. For the wheel hub, plan for a 22mm tool on a M14x1.5 stud; final torque is 103 ft-lbs (140 Nm) (wheel lug nut).

Engine — 2020 Land Rover Defender 90

Engine bolt-by-bolt torque for the 2020 Land Rover Defender 90, including the long block, valve covers, and intake. Oil drain plug tightens to 25 ft-lbs (34 Nm), located at the oil pan.

Body — 2020 Land Rover Defender 90

Body fasteners on the 2020 Land Rover Defender 90. The front skid plate mounting bolt uses a 17mm drive on a M10x1.5 thread, torqued to 37 ft-lbs at the engine/transmission skid plate. At the transfer case/differential skid plate, the rear skid plate mounting bolt torques to 37 ft-lbs (17mm drive, M10x1.5 thread). For the frame mount points, plan for a 17mm tool on a M10x1.5 stud; final torque is 37 ft-lbs (skid plate mounting nut).

Body/Exterior — 2020 Land Rover Defender 90

Body/Exterior fasteners on the 2020 Land Rover Defender 90. At the engine undertray/splash shield, the skid plate mounting bolt (m10) torques to 25-30 ft-lbs (17mm drive, M10x1.5 thread). For the engine undertray/splash shield, plan for a 13mm tool on a M8 U-Clip stud; final torque is Hand Tight (undertray speed nut/clip nut). Plastic trim rivet (8mm) tightens to Hand Press, takes a Hand Tool driver, runs on N/A - Push Rivet threads, located at the engine undertray/splash shield. The bumper/engine bay shield clip uses a Hand Tool drive on a N/A - Clip thread, torqued to Hand Tight at the engine undertray/splash shield. At the engine undertray/splash shield, the engine shield undertray bolt torques to 15-20 ft-lbs (13mm drive, M8x1.25 thread). For the front bumper frame, plan for a 17mm tool on a M10x1.5 stud; final torque is 37 ft-lbs (oem brush guard mounting bolt). Undertray push pin clip tightens to Hand tight, takes a N/A driver, runs on 9mm threads, located at the undertray/splash shield. The skid plate spacer washer uses a N/A drive on a M10 thread, torqued to 37 ft-lbs at the skid plate/undertray. At the engine undertray/splash shield, the undertray push fit rivet clip (9mm) torques to Hand Press (Hand Tool drive, N/A - Push Rivet thread). For the engine undertray/splash shield, plan for a Phillips/Flathead tool on a 6.5mm Screw Thread stud; final torque is Hand Tight (plastic screw fit rivet (6.5mm)). Transmission shield bolt tightens to 15-20 ft-lbs, takes a 13mm driver, runs on M8x1.25 threads, located at the engine undertray/splash shield. The skid plate fender washer uses a N/A - Washer drive on a M10/M8 Compatible thread, torqued to N/A at the engine undertray/splash shield. At the front bumper frame, the oem brush guard mounting nut torques to 37 ft-lbs (17mm drive, M10x1.5 thread).

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 2020 Land Rover Defender 90 numbers above.

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