Parts for your 1992 Nissan Primera-Wheel studs nuts

1992 Nissan Primera (P10) wheel studs and nuts — purpose, care and when to replace

Yes, the 1992 Nissan Primera P10 uses wheel studs and nuts. This is confirmed by Nissan’s Factory Service Manual for the P10 (WT: Wheels/Tyres and FA: Axle sections), which shows pressed-in hub studs secured with conical-seat wheel nuts, and the Nissan FAST electronic parts catalogue, which lists wheel studs under group code 40222 and wheel nuts under 40224 for P10 chassis. The Haynes Nissan Primera 1990–1999 workshop manual also describes wheel removal and refit using studs and nuts on this model.

On this Primera, the wheel studs are pressed into the hub and the wheel is clamped with lug nuts. Their job is simple but critical: provide consistent clamping force so the wheel stays centred and secure under braking, cornering and over rough Kiwi and Aussie roads. Most P10s use M12 x 1.25 studs, so matching thread and nut seat style to the wheel type is essential.

As part of routine servicing, it pays to give the wheel studs and nuts a quick once-over. Look for stretched threads, rust pitting, damaged or mushroomed stud ends, and nuts with chewed hexes or worn seats. If a nut winds on roughly by hand, stop — don’t force it with a rattle gun.

• Torque matters: tighten in a star pattern with a torque wrench. Typical spec for many P10s is around 98–113 N·m, but always check the specific service data for the vehicle and wheels fitted.
• Clean and dry: keep hub faces and nut seats clean. Avoid lubricants or anti-seize on stud threads, they can alter torque and over-stress the studs.
• Check after a drive: when wheels have been off, recheck torque after 50–100 km.
• Match the seat: use the correct nut type for the wheel (tapered/conical or mag/shank with washer). The wrong seat style can loosen or damage the wheel.

Replacing a damaged stud? The stud is pressed into the hub flange. With the brake rotor off, the old stud can be driven out and the new one drawn in square using a stack of washers and a sacrificial nut, or ideally pressed in. Take care not to load the wheel bearing. Replace any suspect nuts at the same time and never mix thread pitches.

Done right, fresh studs and properly torqued nuts keep the P10 tracking true and protect wheel bearings, rotors and tyres from avoidable drama.

Popular questions about 1992 Nissan Primera wheel studs and nuts

What torque should the wheel nuts be tightened to?
For many P10 variants a typical range of 98–113 N·m is used. Always confirm against the service manual and the specific wheel type fitted. Finish with a torque wrench after using an impact gun, and recheck after 50–100 km.

How can someone tell a stud needs replacing?
If a nut won’t spin on smoothly by hand, the stud may be stretched, cross‑threaded or corroded. Visible thread damage, bent studs, or nuts that regularly work loose are all red flags. Replace any damaged stud immediately.

What thread and seat type do these use?
Most P10s use M12 x 1.25 studs. Seat style depends on the wheel: factory steel wheels generally use a 60° tapered seat nut, while some alloys use a shank/mag-seat nut. Always match the nut to the wheel’s seat design.