2014 Nissan Xterra Lug Nut Torque & Bolt Specs

The 2014 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 2014 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 2014 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 2014 model-year work: This era introduced widespread torque-to-yield (TTY) bolts on head, main, and crank pulley fasteners. TTY bolts stretch permanently when torqued and must not be reused — the spec calls for a fresh bolt every time. Always verify TTY status against the FSM before 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 2014 Nissan Xterra?

The OEM-specified lug-nut torque for the 2014 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 2014 Nissan Xterra lug nuts?

The 2014 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 2014 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.

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→ 2014 Nissan Xterra suspension & steering torque specs (control arm, ball joint, tie rod)

All 74 2014 Nissan Xterra fastener specs

Per-bolt torque, wrench size, and thread spec for the 2014 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 — 2014 Nissan Xterra

Brake fasteners on the 2014 Nissan Xterra — caliper bracket, slide pins, and banjo bolt torque follow. For the front brake caliper, plan for a 17mm tool on a M10x1.25 stud; final torque is 20-27 ft-lb (front brake caliper slide pin bolt). Rear caliper bracket bolt tightens to 76 ft-lb, takes a 14mm hex driver, runs on M12 threads, located at the rear axle. The front brake caliper bracket bolt uses a 19mm drive on a M12x1.25 thread, torqued to 72-87 ft-lb at the front brake caliper bracket. At the rear brake caliper, the rear brake caliper bolt torques to 28-38 ft-lb (17mm drive, M10x1.25 thread). 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). Rear caliper slide pin tightens to 19 ft-lb, takes a 10mm hex driver, runs on M8 threads, located at the rear caliper. The front caliper bracket bolt uses a 17mm hex drive on a M12 thread, torqued to 136 ft-lb at the front knuckle. At the brake master cylinder, the brake master cylinder nut torques to 8-12 ft-lb (17mm drive, M10x1.25 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 — 2014 Nissan Xterra

Engine bolt-by-bolt torque for the 2014 Nissan Xterra, including the long block, valve covers, and intake. Main bearing cap bolt stage 2 tightens to 90 deg turn, takes a 17mm driver, runs on M10x1.25 threads, located at the main bearing. The thermostat housing bolt uses a 13mm drive on a M8x1.25 thread, torqued to 13-15 ft-lb at the thermostat housing. At the water pump, the water pump bolt torques to 13-18 ft-lb (13mm drive, M8x1.25 thread). For the camshaft, plan for a 17mm tool on a M10x1.25 stud; final torque is 65-76 ft-lb (camshaft sprocket bolt). Oil drain plug tightens to 25 ft-lbs (34 Nm), takes a 15mm hex driver, runs on M12x1.25 threads, located at the engine oil pan. 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 valve cover, the valve cover bolt torques to 2-4 ft-lb (10mm drive, M6x1.0 thread). For the cylinder head, plan for a 17mm tool on a M11x1.25 stud; final torque is 90 deg turn (cylinder head bolt stage 2). Oil pan lower bolt tightens to 4-6 ft-lb, takes a 10mm driver, runs on M6x1.0 threads, located at the oil pan. The oil pan drain plug uses a 19mm drive on a M12x1.25 thread, torqued to 25 ft-lb at the oil pan. At the oil filter, the oil filter adapter bolt torques to 29-33 ft-lb (30mm drive, M20x1.5 thread). For the main bearing, plan for a 17mm tool on a M10x1.25 stud; final torque is 29 ft-lb (main bearing cap bolt stage 1). Crankshaft pulley bolt stage 2 tightens to 90 deg turn, takes a 32mm driver, runs on M22x1.5 threads, located at the crankshaft. The connecting rod cap bolt stage 2 uses a 14mm drive on a M9x1.0 thread, torqued to 90 deg turn at the connecting rod. At the flywheel, the flywheel/flexplate bolt torques to 61-69 ft-lb (19mm drive, M12x1.25 thread). For the crankshaft, plan for a 32mm tool on a M22x1.5 stud; final torque is 33 ft-lb (crankshaft pulley bolt stage 1). Front cover bolt tightens to 13-15 ft-lb, takes a 13mm driver, runs on M8x1.25 threads, located at the front cover. The cylinder head bolt stage 1 uses a 17mm drive on a M11x1.25 thread, torqued to 29 ft-lb at the cylinder head. At the intake manifold, the intake manifold bolt torques to 13-15 ft-lb (13mm drive, M8x1.25 thread). For the cylinder head, plan for a 5/8" (16mm) tool on a M14x1.25 stud; final torque is 18 ft-lb (spark plug). Oil pan upper bolt tightens to 13-15 ft-lb, takes a 13mm driver, runs on M8x1.25 threads, located at the oil pan. The timing chain tensioner bolt uses a 13mm drive on a M8x1.25 thread, torqued to 13-15 ft-lb at the timing chain. At the connecting rod, the connecting rod cap bolt stage 1 torques to 15 ft-lb (14mm drive, M9x1.0 thread).

Drivetrain — 2014 Nissan Xterra

Drivetrain and driveline fasteners for the 2014 Nissan Xterra — axle, transmission, and differential plugs. The front axle hub nut uses a 36mm drive on a M24x1.5 thread, torqued to 152-210 ft-lb at the front axle hub. At the transfer case, the transfer case mounting bolt torques to 27-38 ft-lb (17mm drive, M10x1.25 thread). For the front driveshaft, plan for a 17mm tool on a M10x1.25 stud; final torque is 29-33 ft-lb (front driveshaft-to-transfer case bolt). Front differential drain plug tightens to 26-33 ft-lb, takes a 27mm driver, runs on M18x1.5 threads, located at the front differential. The rear driveshaft-to-differential bolt uses a 17mm drive on a M10x1.25 thread, torqued to 29-33 ft-lb at the rear driveshaft. At the front differential, the front locking diff actuator bolt torques to 14-18 ft-lb (13mm drive, M8x1.25 thread). For the rear differential, plan for a 27mm tool on a M18x1.5 stud; final torque is 26-33 ft-lb (rear differential drain plug). Rear axle hub nut tightens to 152-203 ft-lb, takes a 36mm driver, runs on M24x1.5 threads, located at the rear axle hub. The wheel lug nut uses a 19mm drive on a M12x1.25 thread, torqued to 98 ft-lb at the wheel hub. At the rear differential, the rear electronic locking diff bolt torques to 14-18 ft-lb (13mm drive, M8x1.25 thread).

Suspension — 2014 Nissan Xterra

Suspension and chassis fastener torque for the 2014 Nissan Xterra — strut, control arm, and sway bar values. At the rear shock, the rear shock absorber lower bolt torques to 58-72 ft-lb (22mm drive, M14x1.5 thread). For the rear shock, plan for a 19mm tool on a M12x1.25 stud; final torque is 22-30 ft-lb (rear shock absorber upper nut). Front strut-to-knuckle bolt tightens to 99-117 ft-lb, takes a 22mm driver, runs on M14x1.5 threads, located at the front strut. The front stabilizer bar clamp bolt uses a 13mm drive on a M8x1.25 thread, torqued to 22-30 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 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. 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 front lca, the front lower control arm ball joint torques to 70 ft-lb (19mm hex drive, M14 thread). For the front sway bar, plan for a 17mm tool on a M10x1.25 stud; final torque is 30-40 ft-lb (front stabilizer bar link nut). 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.

Steering — 2014 Nissan Xterra

Steering linkage fasteners on the 2014 Nissan Xterra. For the tie rod, plan for a 22mm tool on a M14x1.5 stud; final torque is 40-72 ft-lb (tie rod end castle nut). Steering shaft pinch bolt tightens to 17-22 ft-lb, takes a 17mm driver, runs on M10x1.25 threads, located at the steering column. The power steering gear bolt uses a 22mm drive on a M14x1.5 thread, torqued to 62-71 ft-lb at the steering gearbox. At the pitman arm, the pitman arm nut torques to 174-195 ft-lb (27mm drive, M18x1.5 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). Tie rod sleeve clamp bolt tightens to 8-10 ft-lb, takes a 13mm driver, runs on M8x1.25 threads, located at the tie rod.

Body — 2014 Nissan Xterra

Body fasteners on the 2014 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 front skid plate bolt uses a 17mm drive on a M10x1.25 thread, torqued to 22-27 ft-lb at the front skid plate. At the subframe, the subframe/crossmember bolt torques to 87-108 ft-lb (22mm drive, M14x1.5 thread). For the rear skid plate, plan for a 17mm tool on a M10x1.25 stud; final torque is 22-27 ft-lb (rear skid plate bolt). Engine mount bolt tightens to 40-49 ft-lb, takes a 22mm driver, runs on M14x1.5 threads, located at the engine mount.

Exhaust — 2014 Nissan Xterra

Exhaust fasteners on the 2014 Nissan Xterra. The exhaust manifold-to-head nut uses a 17mm drive on a M10x1.25 thread, torqued to 20-23 ft-lb at the exhaust manifold flange. At the exhaust flex pipe, the exhaust flex pipe bolt torques to 20-27 ft-lb (17mm drive, M10x1.25 thread). For the muffler, plan for a 13mm tool on a M8x1.25 stud; final torque is 14-20 ft-lb (muffler hanger bolt). Catalytic converter bolt tightens to 27-33 ft-lb, takes a 17mm driver, runs on M10x1.25 threads, located at the catalytic converter.

Transmission — 2014 Nissan Xterra

Transmission fasteners on the 2014 Nissan Xterra. At the transmission pan, the transmission oil pan bolt torques to 5-8 ft-lb (13mm drive, M8x1.25 thread). For the torque converter, plan for a 17mm tool on a M10x1.25 stud; final torque is 29-36 ft-lb (torque converter bolt). Transmission crossmember bolt tightens to 30-38 ft-lb, takes a 19mm driver, runs on M12x1.25 threads, located at the transmission mount. The transmission-to-engine bolt uses a 19mm drive on a M12x1.25 thread, torqued to 29-36 ft-lb at the bellhousing. At the transmission pan, the transmission drain plug torques to 22-26 ft-lb (30mm drive, M20x1.5 thread).

Wheel Hardware — 2014 Nissan Xterra

Wheel Hardware fasteners on the 2014 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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