Wheel Stud / Lug Nut: Description and Operation

Metric Wheel Nuts and Bolts Description

All models use metric (M14 x 1.5) wheel attaching studs and nuts. There is only 1 type of wheel nut that is used to attach both alloy and steel wheels. Each wheel is attached to the wheel hub by 5 wheel hub studs and 5 wheel nuts.


For removal and installation instructions for the wheel attaching studs, refer to Wheel Stud Replacement (Front Suspension) for Front, or Wheel Stud Replacement (Rear Suspension) for Rear.


Metric wheel/nuts and bolts are identified in the following way:


The wheel/nut has the word Metric stamped on the face.


The thread sizes of metric wheel/nuts and the bolts are indicated by the following example: M14 x 1.5.

* M = Metric
* 14 = Diameter in millimeters
* 1.5 = Thread pitch in Millimeters