Parts for your 2011 Honda Odyssey-Wheel studs nuts

2011 Honda Odyssey wheel studs and nuts — purpose, care, and when to replace

Wheel studs and nuts are absolutely relevant and used on the 2011 Honda Odyssey. Honda’s factory Service Manual for the 2011 Odyssey specifies wheels secured by five press-in studs with matching nuts, tightened in a star pattern to a set torque. Honda’s genuine parts catalogue diagrams for the front and rear hubs also list individual wheel studs and lug nuts as serviceable items. The specified wheel nut torque for this model is 127 N·m (94 lb‑ft).

On this Odyssey, the studs are pressed into the hub flange and the nuts clamp the wheel (and brake rotor) firmly to the hub. That clamping force keeps the wheel true, the rotor properly located, and the whole lot safe at speed. Good studs and correctly torqued nuts stop wheel wobble, brake pulsation from uneven clamping, and nasty surprises like a loose wheel after a tyre change.

As part of routine servicing or any tyre rotation, it’s smart to give the wheel studs and nuts a once-over. Look for damaged threads, corrosion, or any sign of stretching or cracking around the stud base. Nuts with chewed hexes or distorted seats should be binned and replaced. Keep threads clean and dry—no oil or anti‑seize on the studs, as lubricants alter torque and can over‑stress the studs. If wheels ever feel like they’re sticking to the hub, a tiny smear of anti‑seize on the bare hub centre bore (not the studs) helps prevent corrosion lock-up next time, which is handy on wet Kiwi and Aussie roads.

1. Hand‑start all nuts to avoid cross‑threading.
2. Snug them in a star pattern to seat the wheel evenly.
3. Final torque to 127 N·m (94 lb‑ft) with a calibrated torque wrench.
4. After any wheel-off work, re‑check torque after 50–100 km.

Replacing a damaged stud? The proper method is to remove the wheel, caliper and rotor, then press or draw the old stud out from the rear of the hub and install an OE‑quality replacement from the back of the flange. Avoid heavy hammering that can harm the wheel bearing. If there’s any roughness or play after the job, the hub/bearing unit may need replacing.

If the vehicle has been driven with loose nuts, or if a nut has been over‑torqued with a rattle gun, it’s safer to replace the affected studs and nuts. A few low‑cost parts are cheaper than a roadside drama—too easy.

Popular questions about 2011 Honda Odyssey wheel studs and nuts

What’s the correct torque for the wheel nuts?
For the 2011 Honda Odyssey, tighten the wheel nuts to 127 N·m (94 lb‑ft) using a star pattern. Re‑torque after 50–100 km of driving following any wheel or tyre work.

Are the front and rear wheel studs the same?
On most 2011 Odyssey variants the front and rear use the same style of press‑in wheel stud, but part numbers can vary by market or supersession. It’s best to confirm by VIN when ordering.

Can anti‑seize be used on wheel studs?
No. Keep wheel stud threads clean and dry. Lubricants change the torque-to-clamp relationship and can lead to over‑tightening or stud failure. If needed, a light smear on the hub centre bore (only) can help prevent wheel sticking.