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2022 Ford Bronco Wheel Nut Torque: 100 lb-ft

2022 Ford Bronco Wheel Nut Torque: 100 lb-ft with application chart, generation boundaries, verification steps and official manufacturer lookup.

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Ford specifies 100 lb-ft (135 N·m) for the M12 x 1.5 wheel nuts on the 2022 full-size Bronco.

Application note: This is the factory specification for the 2022 Bronco, not the Bronco Sport and not a classic Bronco. Accessory beadlock-capable wheel ring hardware is a separate component and must not be assigned the wheel-nut value.

Ford specifies 100 lb-ft (135 N·m) for the M12 x 1.5 wheel nuts on the 2022 full-size Bronco.

This is the factory specification for the 2022 Bronco, not the Bronco Sport and not a classic Bronco. Accessory beadlock-capable wheel ring hardware is a separate component and must not be assigned the wheel-nut value.

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Ford Bronco Wheel Torque Specifications

APPLICATION / ITEMSPECIFICATIONNOTES
Wheel nut torque100 lb-ft135 N·m; 2022 Ford manual
Thread sizeM12 x 1.5Factory wheel nuts
Recheck intervalWithin 100 mi160 km after wheel disturbance
Bronco SportSeparate manualDo not transfer this row

Remove dirt, rust and loose corrosion from the wheel pilot bore and both mounting faces. Use replacement fasteners with the correct seat, start them by hand and tighten across the wheel in stages with a calibrated wrench. Ford requires the wheel nuts to be retightened to specification within 100 miles (160 km) after a wheel disturbance such as rotation or removal.

Application boundaries for 2022 Bronco

This is the factory specification for the 2022 Bronco, not the Bronco Sport and not a classic Bronco. Accessory beadlock-capable wheel ring hardware is a separate component and must not be assigned the wheel-nut value.

Remove dirt, rust and loose corrosion from the wheel pilot bore and both mounting faces. Use replacement fasteners with the correct seat, start them by hand and tighten across the wheel in stages with a calibrated wrench. Ford requires the wheel nuts to be retightened to specification within 100 miles (160 km) after a wheel disturbance such as rotation or removal.

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Ford 2022 Bronco specifications can change by model year, engine, platform, wheel, and installed component. Confirm the VIN or engine identity, part numbers, fastener condition, and the current manufacturer instructions before service.

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These steps are the same for every vehicle in this family, so they are documented once rather than repeated on each page. The values above remain specific to this Ford 2022 Bronco.

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2022 Ford Bronco Wheel Nut Torque: 100 lb-ft FAQs

What is the wheel nut torque on a 2022 Ford Bronco?+

100 lb-ft (135 N·m) for the M12 x 1.5 wheel nuts on the 2022 full-size Bronco.

Does this apply to a Bronco Sport?+

No. The Bronco Sport has its own manual, and this row must not be transferred to it — or to a classic Bronco.

Do beadlock-capable wheel rings use 100 lb-ft?+

No. Accessory beadlock-capable ring hardware is a separate component with its own instructions, and the wheel-nut value must not be assigned to it.

When do Bronco wheel nuts need rechecking?+

Ford requires retightening to specification within 100 miles (160 km) after any wheel disturbance, including rotation or removal.

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12022 Ford Bronco Owner's Manual — wheel nut torquePrimary Ford table specifying 100 lb-ft (135 N·m) for M12 x 1.5 wheel nuts and a recheck within 100 miles after wheel disturbance.
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