Parts for your 2004 Honda Elysion-Wheel studs nuts

2004 Honda Elysion wheel studs and nuts

Wheel studs and nuts are absolutely relevant to the 2004 Honda Elysion. Honda’s factory service information for the Elysion (RR1–RR5, 2004 launch), along with Honda’s Electronic Parts Catalogue for the same platform, specify a 5-stud hub using M12 x 1.5 wheel studs with matching conical-seat wheel nuts. Typical Honda wheel nut torque is listed at about 108 N·m on dry threads in the Wheels/Tyres section of the service manual. These sources confirm the Elysion uses studs-and-nuts rather than wheel bolts.

On a 2004 Honda Elysion, the wheel studs and nuts do the heavy lifting of clamping the wheel to the hub. The studs are press-fitted into the hub flange, the nuts thread on to provide the clamping force that keeps the wheel centred and secure over every bump, corner and highway run. They also help the wheel locate neatly on the hub for quick, tidy wheel changes — a real win at the roadside or in the shed.

As part of routine servicing, it’s smart to give the studs and nuts a once-over. Look for chewed or flattened threads, rust pitting, stretched studs (threads look pulled or the nut goes unusually far before seating), or a stud that spins in the hub. Any of those call for replacement. With nuts, keep an eye out for cracked shells (on capped nuts), swollen hexes that won’t take a socket properly, or a deformed cone seat. When replacing, stick with quality OEM-spec M12 x 1.5 studs and matching 60-degree conical-seat nuts so the wheel seats correctly.

• Always start nuts by hand to avoid cross-threading.
• Do not lubricate studs or nut seats unless the service manual explicitly says so, Honda specifies dry torque.
• Tighten in a star pattern to 108 N·m with a torque wrench, recheck after 50–100 km following a wheel off/on.
• Avoid smashing them on with a rattle gun, over-torque can stretch studs and warp brake rotors.
• Clean the hub face and wheel seat to remove rust or grit that can fake the torque reading.

If a stud is damaged, it’s pressed out of the hub and a new one pulled in squarely from the back with the correct knurl size. If multiple studs are suspect, replace the set on that hub to keep clamping even. For coastal or high-corrosion areas around Aus and NZ, periodic inspection helps catch issues early and keeps those road trips drama-free.

Popular questions

What’s the correct wheel nut torque for a 2004 Honda Elysion?
Honda service information specifies about 108 N·m on clean, dry threads. Tighten the five nuts in a star pattern and recheck after 50–100 kilometres if the wheel’s been off. Avoid lubricants unless the manual states otherwise, as they change clamping force.

How do you know a wheel stud or nut needs replacing?
Signs include cross-threading, rounded or swollen nuts, pitted or stretched threads, or a stud that spins in the hub. If a nut won’t torque smoothly or a stud looks pulled, replace it. Damaged hardware should never be reused.

What size are the Elysion’s wheel studs and nuts?
They’re typically M12 x 1.5 with a 60-degree conical seat, on a 5-stud hub. Use OEM-spec parts so the wheel centres and seats properly against the hub.