Parts for your 2002 Nissan Serena-Wheel studs nuts

2002 Nissan Serena wheel studs and nuts

The 2002 Nissan Serena (C24) is built with wheel studs and nuts rather than European-style wheel bolts. This is confirmed by Nissan technical documentation: the Serena C24 Factory Service Manual (Wheels & Tyres/WT section) specifies removal/installation of road wheels with nuts on fixed studs, and the Nissan FAST electronic parts catalogue lists the wheel hub stud bolts (group 40222) and wheel nuts (group 40224) for C24 variants. Those sources make it clear wheel studs and nuts are relevant and fitted to this model.

On the C24 Serena, wheel studs are the threaded pins pressed into the hub, and the wheel nuts clamp the wheel and brake rotor securely to the hub face. It’s a simple, robust setup that’s common across Nissan passenger vehicles of the era. Most C24 trims use M12 x 1.25 studs with 5-lug hubs, and the nuts typically have a 60° tapered seat to suit OE steel or alloy wheels. The design makes roadside wheel changes straightforward and helps protect the hub threads from repeated tool use.

As part of routine servicing, it’s smart to give the studs and nuts a quick once-over. Look for cross-threading, stretched or mushroomed stud tips (often from over-tightening with rattle guns), rusty or pitted threads, and nuts with rounded hexes or damaged seats. If a nut doesn’t thread on smoothly by hand, don’t force it—clean the threads and replace any suspect hardware. Avoid lubricating threads or seats unless a specific service bulletin or the FSM calls for it, because lubrication changes clamping force for a given torque.

When wheels are refitted, spin the nuts on by hand, snug them in a star pattern, then torque to the manufacturer specification using a calibrated torque wrench. Nissan documentation for the C24 family specifies a defined torque range, always follow the exact figure for your wheel type and market variant in the Owner’s Manual or FSM. After tyre rotation or wheel removal, re-check torque after 50–100 km. If a stud turns in the hub, the splines may be worn—replace the stud and inspect the hub. Stud replacement is a straightforward press-out/press-in job with the hub supported, replace nuts in sets if the seats or threads are tired. Matching the nut seat style to the wheel is key, especially if the Serena runs aftermarket alloys.

• Inspect studs/nuts at every tyre rotation or brake service.
• Hand-start nuts, tighten in a star pattern to spec.
• Replace any cross-threaded, stretched, or corroded hardware.

Popular questions

What’s the correct wheel nut torque for a 2002 Nissan Serena?
Nissan’s service literature specifies a defined torque for the C24 Serena, and it can vary by wheel type and market. Many C24 variants fall in the typical Nissan range around 98–118 N·m, but the correct approach is to use the exact figure from the Serena C24 Owner’s Manual or Factory Service Manual. Always torque with a calibrated wrench and re-check after 50–100 km.

Are the Serena C24 wheel studs M12 x 1.25?
Most 2002 Serena C24 models use M12 x 1.25 studs with a 5 x 114.3 PCD. This is consistent with Nissan parts listings for the C24 generation. If the vehicle has non-standard hubs or aftermarket wheels, confirm the thread pitch and seat style before ordering nuts, and check the Nissan FAST/EPC listing for the exact variant.

Can a single damaged stud be replaced, or should they be done as a set?
A single damaged stud can be replaced on its own by pressing the old one out and drawing a new one in squarely. If several studs show thread damage or stretching, it’s prudent to replace the affected group and renew the matching nuts. Always inspect the hub face and stud splines, if a stud spins freely, the hub may need attention.