Parts for your 2004 Honda Cr-v-Wheel studs nuts

2004 Honda CR‑V wheel studs and nuts

Yes, wheel studs and nuts are absolutely used on the 2004 Honda CR‑V. Technical references such as the 2004 Honda CR‑V Owner’s Manual, the Honda Service Manual (2002–2004, Wheels/Tyres section), and Honda’s genuine parts catalogue confirm a hub-and-stud setup with five M12 x 1.5 studs per wheel secured by tapered-seat wheel nuts. These sources also specify a wheel nut tightening torque of 108 N·m (80 lb‑ft), applied in a criss‑cross pattern.

On this CR‑V, the studs are press‑in fasteners in the hub, and the nuts clamp the wheel to the hub face, providing the crucial clamping force that keeps the wheel centred and secure under braking, cornering, and towing. The vehicle runs a 5×114.3 mm PCD, and genuine‑style nuts use a tapered seat that must match the wheel’s seat profile to achieve proper clamping without damaging the wheel.

As part of regular servicing, it pays to look after the wheel studs and nuts. If the car’s had a few tyre rotations or a new set of rims, over‑tightening with a rattle gun can stretch studs or chew out threads. Under‑tightening can let the wheel fret and work loose. Good practice is to snug the nuts by hand, then torque to 108 N·m using a quality torque wrench, in a star pattern, with the threads clean and dry—no oil or anti‑seize, as lubrication alters the torque‑to‑clamp relationship. Re‑check torque after 50–100 km when wheels have been off.

• Inspect studs and nuts at service intervals: look for rust pitting, cross‑threading, nicks, or a deformed taper seat.
• Replace any nut with a damaged seat or burred thread, replace any stud that’s stretched, cracked, or has rolled threads.
• Clean the hub face and wheel mating surface so clamping force isn’t compromised by debris or corrosion.
• Match the nut seat style to the wheel (tapered for most OEM CR‑V alloys), mixing styles can lead to loosening or wheel damage.

If a stud needs replacing, the hub stays on the car in many cases, but the brake caliper and rotor (rear: rotor and park brake drum‑in‑hat) usually come off. The damaged stud is driven out from the rear of the hub, and the new stud is seated squarely—ideally pressed in rather than dragged in with a nut and washers. If a stud shears or spins in the hub, or there’s heavy corrosion, it’s a job best left to a mechanic.

Popular questions about 2004 Honda CR‑V wheel studs and nuts

What’s the correct wheel nut torque for a 2004 Honda CR‑V?
Honda specifies 108 N·m (80 lb‑ft). Tighten in a criss‑cross pattern, on clean and dry threads and seats. After any wheel work, re‑torque after 50–100 km to ensure the nuts stay at spec.

What size are the wheel studs and nuts on a 2004 CR‑V?
The studs are M12 x 1.5 thread on a 5×114.3 mm bolt pattern. Use nuts with the correct tapered seat to suit the wheel. Mixing seat types (e.g., mag/flat vs tapered) can cause poor clamping and wheel damage.

How do you replace a broken wheel stud on a 2004 CR‑V?
Remove the wheel, caliper, and rotor. Drive the broken stud out the back of the hub, align and press in a new OEM‑spec stud, then refit the rotor and caliper. Torque the wheel nuts to 108 N·m. If access is tight or corrosion is heavy, have a technician handle it to avoid hub or bearing damage.