Parts for your 2020 Mitsubishi Eclipse cross-Wheel studs nuts

2020 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross wheel studs and nuts

Based on Mitsubishi technical documentation, the 2020 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross is built with a five-stud hub that uses separate wheel studs and matching wheel nuts (not wheel bolts). This configuration is confirmed by Mitsubishi’s workshop/service information for the GK Eclipse Cross platform, the Wheels and Tyres section of the 2020 Owner’s Manual (AU/NZ editions), and the Mitsubishi electronic parts catalogue (ASA), all of which list individual wheel studs and nuts for the model.

On the Eclipse Cross, wheel studs and nuts do the heavy lifting of clamping the wheel securely to the hub. The studs are pressed into the hub and stay put, the nuts thread onto those studs to provide the clamping force. Done right, that clamping keeps the wheel concentric, shares load evenly during braking and cornering, and prevents vibration or rim movement.

As part of regular servicing or tyre rotations, it’s smart to give the wheel studs and nuts a quick once-over. Look for damaged or flattened threads, rust pitting, stretched studs (threads look “pulled” or uneven), or nuts with rounded hexes. Any of those are cues to replace the affected parts rather than re-use them. If a wheel has ever been dramatically over-tightened with a rattle gun, consider replacing the suspect stud(s) and nut(s) to be safe.

• Clean and dry: Make sure the hub face and wheel mounting face are clean and flat. Avoid lubricating studs or nut seats unless the Mitsubishi manual specifically says so.
• Hand-start, then torque: Always start nuts by hand to avoid cross-threading, then tighten in a star pattern with a torque wrench to the specification in the owner’s manual. Avoid using anti-seize as it can alter torque.
• Re-check after driving: After a wheel-off service, re-check nut tightness after 50–100 km of driving.
• Match the hardware: If fitting aftermarket wheels, ensure the nut style and seat profile match the wheel manufacturer’s requirements and the Eclipse Cross hub/stud spec.

Replacement is straightforward for a professional: the brake caliper and disc are removed, the old stud is pressed out, and a new genuine-quality stud is pressed in squarely. Using quality, vehicle-correct hardware is key—mixing seat types or thread pitches can damage wheels or compromise safety. With good practice and the right torque, the Eclipse Cross’s studs and nuts will deliver quiet, drama-free kilometres on Aussie and Kiwi roads.

FAQs

Does the 2020 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross use wheel studs or wheel bolts?
It uses wheel studs with separate wheel nuts on a five-stud hub. This is the standard Mitsubishi arrangement for the Eclipse Cross platform and is supported by the model’s service literature and parts listings.

How tight should the wheel nuts be and what tightening pattern is best?
Use the torque specification provided in the 2020 Eclipse Cross owner’s manual and tighten in a star (criss-cross) pattern. Start nuts by hand, snug them in sequence, then apply final torque with a calibrated torque wrench. Re-check after 50–100 km.

When should wheel studs or nuts be replaced?
Replace any stud with damaged or stretched threads, or any nut with damaged threads or a rounded hex. If a wheel was over-tightened with an impact gun, replacing the affected hardware is wise. Always match genuine-quality parts to the vehicle’s thread and seat specifications.