2022 Land Rover Defender Lug Nut Torque & Bolt Specs

The 2022 Land Rover Defender 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 2022 Land Rover Defender. 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 2022 Land Rover Defender, 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 2022 Land Rover Defender

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 Land Rover Defender?

The OEM-specified lug-nut torque for the 2022 Land Rover Defender 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 2022 Land Rover Defender lug nuts?

The 2022 Land Rover Defender 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 2022 Land Rover Defender 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 years

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

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All 16 2022 Land Rover Defender fastener specs

Per-bolt torque, wrench size, and thread spec for the 2022 Land Rover Defender, 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 — 2022 Land Rover Defender

Wheel and lug nut spec for the 2022 Land Rover Defender. The wheel lug nut uses a 22mm drive on a M14x1.5 thread, torqued to 103 ft-lbs (140 Nm) at the wheel hub.

Engine — 2022 Land Rover Defender

Engine bolt-by-bolt torque for the 2022 Land Rover Defender, including the long block, valve covers, and intake. At the oil pan, the oil drain plug torques to 25 ft-lbs (34 Nm).

Body — 2022 Land Rover Defender

Body fasteners on the 2022 Land Rover Defender. 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). Rear skid plate mounting bolt tightens to 37 ft-lbs, takes a 17mm driver, runs on M10x1.5 threads, located at the transfer case/differential skid plate. 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.

Body/Exterior — 2022 Land Rover Defender

Body/Exterior fasteners on the 2022 Land Rover Defender. Undertray speed nut/clip nut tightens to Hand Tight, takes a 13mm driver, runs on M8 U-Clip threads, located at the engine undertray/splash shield. The skid plate fender washer uses a 10mm drive on a M10 thread, torqued to 37 ft-lbs at the skid plate/undertray. At the undertray/splash shield, the undertray push pin clip torques to Hand tight (N/A drive, 9mm thread). For the engine undertray/splash shield, plan for a Hand Tool tool on a N/A - Push Rivet stud; final torque is Hand Press (plastic trim rivet (8mm)). Undertray push fit rivet clip (9mm) tightens to Hand Press, takes a Hand Tool driver, runs on N/A - Push Rivet threads, located at the engine undertray/splash shield. The skid plate mounting bolt (m10) uses a 17mm drive on a M10x1.5 thread, torqued to 25-30 ft-lbs at the engine undertray/splash shield. At the engine undertray/splash shield, the bumper/engine bay shield clip torques to Hand Tight (Hand Tool drive, N/A - Clip 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)). Skid plate spacer washer tightens to 37 ft-lbs, takes a N/A driver, runs on M10 threads, located at the skid plate/undertray. The transmission shield bolt uses a 13mm drive on a M8x1.25 thread, torqued to 15-20 ft-lbs 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).

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 Land Rover Defender numbers above.

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