2007 Nissan Xterra Lug Nut Torque & Bolt Specs

The 2007 Nissan Xterra lug nut torque is 98 ft-lb, tightened with a 19mm socket on M12x1.25 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: 98 ft-lb · Socket size: 19mm · Thread: M12x1.25.

This page is the OEM-referenced fastener summary for the 2007 Nissan Xterra. 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.

Nissan lug-nut torque is 83 ft-lbs (113 Nm) for nearly every passenger model since 2000 with an M12x1.25 thread (note: tighter pitch than Toyota/Honda's M12x1.5 — the lugs do not cross-thread cleanly with neighboring makes). Socket size is 21mm. Titans and Armadas use a larger M14x1.5 thread at 133 ft-lbs.

Common fastener categories on the 2007 Nissan Xterra

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 2007 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 2007 Nissan Xterra?

The OEM-specified lug-nut torque for the 2007 Nissan Xterra is 98 ft-lb, using a 19mm socket on M12x1.25 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 2007 Nissan Xterra lug nuts?

The 2007 Nissan Xterra 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 2007 Nissan Xterra 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 Nissan Xterra years

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

→ 2007 Nissan Xterra oil drain plug torque & size

→ 2007 Nissan Xterra suspension & steering torque specs (control arm, ball joint, tie rod)

All 70 2007 Nissan Xterra fastener specs

Per-bolt torque, wrench size, and thread spec for the 2007 Nissan Xterra, sourced from OEM service literature and verified against community shop data. Values pair imperial (ft-lb) and metric (Nm) where the manufacturer publishes both.

Brakes — 2007 Nissan Xterra

Brake fasteners on the 2007 Nissan Xterra — caliper bracket, slide pins, and banjo bolt torque follow. For the rear brake caliper bracket, plan for a 19mm tool on a M12x1.25 stud; final torque is 53-72 ft-lb (rear brake caliper bracket bolt). Front brake caliper bracket bolt tightens to 72-87 ft-lb, takes a 19mm driver, runs on M12x1.25 threads, located at the front brake caliper bracket. The rear brake caliper bolt uses a 17mm drive on a M10x1.25 thread, torqued to 28-38 ft-lb at the rear brake caliper. At the front brake caliper, the front brake caliper slide pin bolt torques to 20-27 ft-lb (17mm drive, M10x1.25 thread). For the rear axle, plan for a 14mm hex tool on a M12 stud; final torque is 76 ft-lb (rear caliper bracket bolt). Front caliper bracket bolt tightens to 136 ft-lb, takes a 17mm hex driver, runs on M12 threads, located at the front knuckle. The brake master cylinder nut uses a 17mm drive on a M10x1.25 thread, torqued to 8-12 ft-lb at the brake master cylinder. At the rear caliper, the rear caliper slide pin torques to 19 ft-lb (10mm hex drive, M8 thread). For the front caliper, plan for a 12mm hex tool on a M10 stud; final torque is 32 ft-lb (front caliper slide pin).

Engine — 2007 Nissan Xterra

Engine bolt-by-bolt torque for the 2007 Nissan Xterra, including the long block, valve covers, and intake. Crankshaft pulley bolt stage 1 tightens to 33 ft-lb, takes a 32mm driver, runs on M22x1.5 threads, located at the crankshaft. The main bearing cap bolt stage 2 uses a 17mm drive on a M10x1.25 thread, torqued to 90 deg turn at the main bearing. At the flywheel, the flywheel/flexplate bolt torques to 61-69 ft-lb (19mm drive, M12x1.25 thread). For the connecting rod, plan for a 14mm tool on a M9x1.0 stud; final torque is 90 deg turn (connecting rod cap bolt stage 2). Camshaft sprocket bolt tightens to 65-76 ft-lb, takes a 17mm driver, runs on M10x1.25 threads, located at the camshaft. The cylinder head bolt stage 2 uses a 17mm drive on a M11x1.25 thread, torqued to 90 deg turn at the cylinder head. At the oil pan, the oil pan upper bolt torques to 13-15 ft-lb (13mm drive, M8x1.25 thread). For the timing chain, plan for a 13mm tool on a M8x1.25 stud; final torque is 13-15 ft-lb (timing chain tensioner bolt). Water pump bolt tightens to 13-18 ft-lb, takes a 13mm driver, runs on M8x1.25 threads, located at the water pump. The oil pan lower bolt uses a 10mm drive on a M6x1.0 thread, torqued to 4-6 ft-lb at the oil pan. At the crankshaft, the crankshaft pulley bolt stage 2 torques to 90 deg turn (32mm drive, M22x1.5 thread). For the thermostat housing, plan for a 13mm tool on a M8x1.25 stud; final torque is 13-15 ft-lb (thermostat housing bolt). Connecting rod cap bolt stage 1 tightens to 15 ft-lb, takes a 14mm driver, runs on M9x1.0 threads, located at the connecting rod. The main bearing cap bolt stage 1 uses a 17mm drive on a M10x1.25 thread, torqued to 29 ft-lb at the main bearing. At the valve cover, the valve cover bolt torques to 2-4 ft-lb (10mm drive, M6x1.0 thread). For the oil filter, plan for a 30mm tool on a M20x1.5 stud; final torque is 29-33 ft-lb (oil filter adapter bolt). Front cover bolt tightens to 13-15 ft-lb, takes a 13mm driver, runs on M8x1.25 threads, located at the front cover. The exhaust manifold nut uses a 17mm drive on a M10x1.25 thread, torqued to 20-23 ft-lb at the exhaust manifold. At the engine oil pan, the oil drain plug torques to 25 ft-lbs (34 Nm) (15mm hex drive, M12x1.25 thread). For the oil pan, plan for a 19mm tool on a M12x1.25 stud; final torque is 25 ft-lb (oil pan drain plug). Cylinder head bolt stage 1 tightens to 29 ft-lb, takes a 17mm driver, runs on M11x1.25 threads, located at the cylinder head. The intake manifold bolt uses a 13mm drive on a M8x1.25 thread, torqued to 13-15 ft-lb at the intake manifold. At the cylinder head, the spark plug torques to 18 ft-lb (5/8" (16mm) drive, M14x1.25 thread).

Drivetrain — 2007 Nissan Xterra

Drivetrain and driveline fasteners for the 2007 Nissan Xterra — axle, transmission, and differential plugs. The front differential drain plug uses a 27mm drive on a M18x1.5 thread, torqued to 26-33 ft-lb at the front differential. At the front axle hub, the front axle hub nut torques to 152-210 ft-lb (36mm drive, M24x1.5 thread). For the rear driveshaft, plan for a 17mm tool on a M10x1.25 stud; final torque is 29-33 ft-lb (rear driveshaft-to-differential bolt). Front driveshaft-to-transfer case bolt tightens to 29-33 ft-lb, takes a 17mm driver, runs on M10x1.25 threads, located at the front driveshaft. The transfer case mounting bolt uses a 17mm drive on a M10x1.25 thread, torqued to 27-38 ft-lb at the transfer case. At the wheel hub, the wheel lug nut torques to 98 ft-lb (19mm drive, M12x1.25 thread). For the rear axle hub, plan for a 36mm tool on a M24x1.5 stud; final torque is 152-203 ft-lb (rear axle hub nut). Rear differential drain plug tightens to 26-33 ft-lb, takes a 27mm driver, runs on M18x1.5 threads, located at the rear differential.

Suspension — 2007 Nissan Xterra

Suspension and chassis fastener torque for the 2007 Nissan Xterra — strut, control arm, and sway bar values. At the rear shock, the rear shock absorber upper nut torques to 22-30 ft-lb (19mm drive, M12x1.25 thread). For the front lca, plan for a 19mm hex tool on a M14 stud; final torque is 70 ft-lb (front lower control arm ball joint). Front stabilizer bar clamp bolt tightens to 22-30 ft-lb, takes a 13mm driver, runs on M8x1.25 threads, located at the front sway bar. The front stabilizer bar link nut uses a 17mm drive on a M10x1.25 thread, torqued to 30-40 ft-lb at the front sway bar. At the rear leaf spring, the rear leaf spring u-bolt nut torques to 72-87 ft-lb (22mm drive, M14x1.5 thread). For the front strut, plan for a 22mm tool on a M14x1.5 stud; final torque is 99-117 ft-lb (front strut-to-knuckle bolt). Front strut upper mount nut tightens to 29-40 ft-lb, takes a 17mm driver, runs on M10x1.25 threads, located at the front strut mount. The front lower control arm rear bolt uses a 22mm drive on a M14x1.5 thread, torqued to 80-105 ft-lb at the front lower control arm. At the rear shock, the rear shock absorber lower bolt torques to 58-72 ft-lb (22mm drive, M14x1.5 thread). For the front lower control arm, plan for a 22mm tool on a M14x1.5 stud; final torque is 80-105 ft-lb (front lower control arm front bolt). Torsion bar arm bolt tightens to 72-87 ft-lb, takes a 22mm driver, runs on M14x1.5 threads, located at the torsion bar.

Steering — 2007 Nissan Xterra

Steering linkage fasteners on the 2007 Nissan Xterra. For the steering column, plan for a 17mm tool on a M10x1.25 stud; final torque is 17-22 ft-lb (steering shaft pinch bolt). Power steering gear bolt tightens to 62-71 ft-lb, takes a 22mm driver, runs on M14x1.5 threads, located at the steering gearbox. The tie rod end castle nut uses a 22mm drive on a M14x1.5 thread, torqued to 40-72 ft-lb at the tie rod. At the tie rod, the tie rod sleeve clamp bolt torques to 8-10 ft-lb (13mm drive, M8x1.25 thread). For the idler arm, plan for a 19mm tool on a M12x1.25 stud; final torque is 33-40 ft-lb (idler arm-to-frame bolt). Pitman arm nut tightens to 174-195 ft-lb, takes a 27mm driver, runs on M18x1.5 threads, located at the pitman arm.

Body — 2007 Nissan Xterra

Body fasteners on the 2007 Nissan Xterra. Skid plate bolt tightens to 22-27 ft-lb, takes a 17mm driver, runs on M10x1.25 threads, located at the skid plate. The subframe/crossmember bolt uses a 22mm drive on a M14x1.5 thread, torqued to 87-108 ft-lb at the subframe. At the engine mount, the engine mount bolt torques to 40-49 ft-lb (22mm drive, M14x1.5 thread).

Exhaust — 2007 Nissan Xterra

Exhaust fasteners on the 2007 Nissan Xterra. The muffler hanger bolt uses a 13mm drive on a M8x1.25 thread, torqued to 14-20 ft-lb at the muffler. At the exhaust flex pipe, the exhaust flex pipe bolt torques to 20-27 ft-lb (17mm drive, M10x1.25 thread). For the exhaust manifold flange, plan for a 17mm tool on a M10x1.25 stud; final torque is 20-23 ft-lb (exhaust manifold-to-head nut). Catalytic converter bolt tightens to 27-33 ft-lb, takes a 17mm driver, runs on M10x1.25 threads, located at the catalytic converter.

Transmission — 2007 Nissan Xterra

Transmission fasteners on the 2007 Nissan Xterra. At the transmission pan, the transmission oil pan bolt torques to 5-8 ft-lb (13mm drive, M8x1.25 thread). For the transmission pan, plan for a 30mm tool on a M20x1.5 stud; final torque is 22-26 ft-lb (transmission drain plug). Transmission-to-engine bolt tightens to 29-36 ft-lb, takes a 19mm driver, runs on M12x1.25 threads, located at the bellhousing. The transmission crossmember bolt uses a 19mm drive on a M12x1.25 thread, torqued to 30-38 ft-lb at the transmission mount. At the torque converter, the torque converter bolt torques to 29-36 ft-lb (17mm drive, M10x1.25 thread).

Wheel Hardware — 2007 Nissan Xterra

Wheel Hardware fasteners on the 2007 Nissan Xterra. For the all wheels, plan for a 22mm hex tool on a M12x1.25 stud; final torque is 80 ft-lbs (108 Nm) (lug nut).

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