Parts for your 2001 Honda Stream-Wheel studs nuts

2001 Honda Stream wheel studs and nuts: what they do and how to look after them

Based on Honda technical literature, the 2001 Honda Stream (RN1/RN2 series) uses pressed-in wheel studs with separate wheel nuts. The Honda Stream Owner’s Manual for tyre changing references loosening and tightening “wheel nuts” and specifies a tightening torque of about 108 N·m (80 lb·ft), and the Honda Service Manual and Electronic Parts Catalogue for RN1/RN2 show the front and rear hubs fitted with press-in studs and separate nuts. That makes wheel-studs-nuts directly relevant to this model.

On the Stream, studs and nuts provide the clamping force that secures the wheel to the hub. The studs are splined and pressed into the hub from the rear, the nuts thread on to clamp the wheel face flush to the hub so the brake rotor runs true. Most OEM Stream wheels use a 60° conical-seat nut and M12 x 1.5 threads. Depending on variant, the 2001 Stream may have four or five studs per wheel, but the job they do is the same: keep the wheel tight, centred, and safe at speed.

Servicing is straightforward but worth doing by the book. Honda service information calls for clean, dry threads—no anti-seize or grease—as lubrication alters clamp load. Tighten wheel nuts evenly in a star pattern to 108 N·m with a torque wrench, then recheck after 50–100 kilometres if the wheel’s been off. If a wheel’s been buckled or the nuts have been hammered on with a rattle gun, expect stretched studs or damaged threads, any nut that won’t run on by hand should be replaced, and the stud inspected.

Replacement is a routine repair. A damaged stud is pressed out of the hub and a new one pulled in square using a suitable spacer and nut or installed with a press. It’s quick on the front, the rear may need the hub off, depending on brake backing plate clearance. Always match seat style and thread, clean the hub face so the wheel sits flat, and use quality parts. If the Stream runs aftermarket alloys, confirm the nut seat matches the wheel design to avoid fretting and loosening.

• Torque wheel nuts to 108 N·m (80 lb·ft), dry threads.
• Use a star pattern and recheck after 50–100 km.
• Replace any cross-threaded, seized, rusty, or stretched studs/nuts.

These practices reflect Honda’s owner and service manual guidance for the RN1/RN2 and what’s shown in Honda’s parts catalogue for the 2001 Stream.

Popular questions

What’s the correct wheel nut torque for a 2001 Honda Stream?
Honda specifies about 108 N·m (80 lb·ft) on clean, dry threads. Tighten in a star pattern and recheck after 50–100 kilometres of driving, especially after wheel or tyre work.

How many wheel studs and nuts does a 2001 Stream use per wheel?
Most RN1/RN2 variants of this era use four studs per wheel, while some higher-spec trims use five. A quick look at the hub or owner’s manual will confirm which setup is on the vehicle.

Should anti-seize be applied to Honda wheel studs?
No. Honda’s service guidance expects clean, dry threads. Lubricants can change the torque-to-clamp relationship and risk over-stretching studs or loosening wheels. If corrosion is present, replace the affected hardware rather than lubing it.