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Wheel Nut Torque for Jeep Cherokee KL (2014–2022)

2014–2022 · Australian Market

The wheel nut torque for the Jeep Cherokee KL (2014–2022) 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

5x110

Thread Size

M12 x 1.25

Professional DB
Confidence93%
Professional Database (Autodata/Mitchell)

Source

NJY professional OE torque chart (p.26) — Cherokee 2014-22: 135 Nm (100 ft-lbs)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the wheel nut torque for the Jeep Cherokee KL (2014–2022)?

The wheel nut torque for the Jeep Cherokee KL 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 Jeep Cherokee 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 1.25 thread and 5x110 stud pattern are displayed alongside it in the same grid.

What is the bolt pattern for the Jeep Cherokee KL?

The Jeep Cherokee KL uses a 5x110 bolt pattern (5 studs), shown in the Bolt Pattern card in the hardware specifications section of this page. The thread size is M12 x 1.25.

What is the correct wheel nut tightening sequence for the Jeep Cherokee?

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 Jeep Cherokee 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