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Wheel Nut Torque for Chevrolet Camaro Gen 3/4 (1989–2009)

1989–2009 · Australian Market

The wheel nut torque for the Chevrolet Camaro Gen 3/4 (1989–2009) is 135 Nm (≈ 100 ft·lbs), tightened in a star pattern with a calibrated torque wrench.

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Wheel Nut Torque

135Nm

≈ 100 ft·lbs

19mm socket — Yellow

Socket Size

19mm

Bolt Pattern

5x120.65mm (4.75")

Thread Size

M12 x 1.5

Professional DB
Confidence93%
Professional Database (Autodata/Mitchell)

Source

NJY professional OE torque chart (p.18) — Camaro 1989-09: 135 Nm (100 ft-lbs)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the wheel nut torque for the Chevrolet Camaro Gen 3/4 (1989–2009)?

The wheel nut torque for the Chevrolet Camaro Gen 3/4 is 135 Nm (≈ 100 ft·lbs), shown in the torque specification card at the top of this page. Use a calibrated torque wrench set to this value, following the star-pattern tightening sequence shown in the diagram further down this page.

What socket size do I need for Chevrolet Camaro wheel nuts?

You'll need a 19mm socket, shown in the Socket Size card in the hardware specifications section of this page. The matching M12 x 1.5 thread and 5x120.65mm (4.75") stud pattern are displayed alongside it in the same grid.

What is the bolt pattern for the Chevrolet Camaro Gen 3/4?

The Chevrolet Camaro Gen 3/4 uses a 5x120.65mm (4.75") bolt pattern (5 studs), shown in the Bolt Pattern card in the hardware specifications section of this page. The thread size is M12 x 1.5.

What is the correct wheel nut tightening sequence for the Chevrolet Camaro?

Tighten the wheel nuts in a star (cross) pattern — never sequentially around the wheel — so clamping force spreads evenly across the 5 studs. The exact tightening sequence for the 5-stud Chevrolet Camaro wheel is shown in the diagram on this page. Torque in stages (snug, then half torque, then full torque) and re-check after 50–100 km.

5-Stud Wheel

Correct Tightening Pattern

START12345

Sequence: 1 → 3 → 5 → 2 → 4

= stud position on wheel
= order to tighten in