2017 Jeep Patriot Lug Nut Torque and Tightening Pattern
2017 Jeep Patriot Lug Nut Torque and Tightening Pattern with application chart, generation boundaries, verification steps and official manufacturer lookup.
The 2017 Jeep Patriot user guide specifies 100 ft-lb (135 N·m) for the wheel nuts/bolts.
The 2017 Jeep Patriot user guide specifies 100 ft-lb (135 N·m) for the wheel nuts/bolts.
This exact row applies to a 2017 Patriot using the factory M12 x 1.5 fasteners and their original conical-seat wheel interface. Aftermarket wheels can specify different hardware or a different procedure.
Interactive 2017 Patriot specification guide
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Jeep Patriot Wheel Torque Specs
| APPLICATION / ITEM | SPECIFICATION | NOTES |
|---|---|---|
| Wheel fastener torque | 100 ft-lb | 135 N·m; 2017 Mopar guide |
| Thread size | M12 x 1.5 | Factory hardware |
| Socket size | 19 mm | Use a six-point socket |
| Post-service recheck | After 25 mi | 40 km |
Inspect the hub and wheel mounting faces and remove loose corrosion. Keep the threads free of dirt and oil, start every nut by hand, lower the vehicle enough to prevent rotation, then tighten in a star pattern until every nut has been torqued twice. Mopar calls for another torque check after 25 miles (40 km).
Application boundaries for 2017 Patriot
This exact row applies to a 2017 Patriot using the factory M12 x 1.5 fasteners and their original conical-seat wheel interface. Aftermarket wheels can specify different hardware or a different procedure.
Inspect the hub and wheel mounting faces and remove loose corrosion. Keep the threads free of dirt and oil, start every nut by hand, lower the vehicle enough to prevent rotation, then tighten in a star pattern until every nut has been torqued twice. Mopar calls for another torque check after 25 miles (40 km).
Jeep 2017 Patriot 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.
Procedures used with this specification
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 Jeep 2017 Patriot.
2017 Jeep Patriot Lug Nut Torque and Tightening Pattern FAQs
What is the lug nut torque on a 2017 Jeep Patriot?+
100 ft-lb (135 N·m), per the 2017 Patriot user guide, on the factory M12 x 1.5 fasteners with their original conical-seat wheel interface.
What is the correct tightening pattern?+
Start every nut by hand, lower the vehicle enough to prevent rotation, then tighten in a star pattern until every nut has been torqued twice.
When should Patriot wheel nuts be rechecked?+
Mopar calls for another torque check after 25 miles (40 km).
What socket does the 2017 Patriot use?+
19 mm — and a six-point socket, to avoid rounding the fastener.
Do aftermarket wheels use the same 100 ft-lb?+
Not necessarily. Aftermarket wheels can specify different hardware or a different procedure, so this row applies to the factory fasteners and seat design.
Technical sources
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12017 Jeep Patriot User's Guide — wheel and tire torquePrimary Mopar guide specifying 100 ft-lb (135 N·m), M12 x 1.5 wheel fasteners, a 19 mm socket and a 25-mile torque recheck.↗