Torque Specifications - Suspension

Table 1. Torque Specifications: Link - Compliance - Lower - Front - LH (Remove and Replace)
Description Torque Value Recommended Tools Reuse/Replace Notes
Nut that attaches the LH front lower compliance link to the knuckle
180 Nm (132.7 lbs-ft)
  • Breaker bar
  • 22 mm deep socket
Replace
Bolt and nut that attach the LH front lower compliance link to the front subframe
115 Nm (84.8 lbs-ft)
  • 21 mm socket
Reuse
Table 2. Torque Specifications: Link - Stabilizer Bar - Front - LH (Remove and Replace)
Description Torque Value Recommended Tools Reuse/Replace Notes
Nuts that attach the front stabar link to the LH front stabar and the LH strut
98 Nm (72.3 lbs-ft)
  • 18 mm socket
Replace 1111543-00-A
Table 3. Torque Specifications: Stabilizer Bar - Front (Remove and Replace)
Description Torque Value Recommended Tools Reuse/Replace Notes
Nuts that attach the LH and RH front stabar links to the front stabar
98 Nm (72.3 lbs-ft)
  • 18 mm socket
Replace 1111543-00-A
LH and RH nuts (x4) that attach the front stabar to the front subframe
35 Nm (25.8 lbs-ft)
  • 15 mm deep socket
Replace 1044388-00-B
Table 4. Torque Specifications: Toe link - Rear - LH (Remove and Replace)
Description Torque Value Recommended Tools Reuse/Replace Notes
Bolt and nut that attach the LH rear toe link to the LH rear suspension knuckle
76 Nm (56.0 lbs-ft)
  • 18 mm socket
Reuse
Bolt and nut that attach the LH rear toe link to the subframe
85 Nm (62.7 lbs-ft)
  • 18 mm deep socket
  • 18mm 12pt combination wrench
Reuse
Table 5. Torque Specifications: Link - Fore - Upper - Rear - RH (Remove and Replace)
Description Torque Value Recommended Tools Reuse/Replace Notes
Bolt and nut that attach the RH rear upper fore link to the knuckle
76 Nm (56.0 lbs-ft)
  • 18 mm socket
  • 18mm 12pt combination wrench
Reuse
Bolt and nut that attach the RH rear upper fore link to the subframe
76 Nm (56.0 lbs-ft)
  • 18 mm socket
  • 18mm 12pt combination wrench
Reuse
Table 6. Torque Specifications: Link - Fore - Lower - Rear - LH (Remove and Replace)
Description Torque Value Recommended Tools Reuse/Replace Notes
Small bolts (x2) that attach the LH shear plate to the HV battery
35 Nm (25.8 lbs-ft)
  • 13 mm socket
Reuse
Larger bolt that attach the LH shear plate to the HV battery
130 Nm (95.9 lbs-ft)
  • 21 mm deep socket
Reuse
Bolt and nut that attach the LH rear fore lower link to the LH rear suspension knuckle
76 Nm (56.0 lbs-ft)
  • 18 mm deep socket
Reuse
Bolt and nut that attach the LH rear fore lower link to the subframe
76 Nm (56.0 lbs-ft)
  • 18 mm socket
Reuse
Table 7. Torque Specifications: Link - Aft - Lower - Rear - LH (Remove and Replace)
Description Torque Value Recommended Tools Reuse/Replace Notes
Bolts (x2) that attach the front of the diffuser to the body
4 Nm (2.9 lbs-ft)
  • 10 mm socket
Reuse
Bolt and nut that attach the LH rear lower aft link to the rear subframe
115 Nm (84.8 lbs-ft)
  • 21 mm socket
  • 21 mm combination wrench
Reuse
Table 8. Torque Specifications: Control Arm - Upper - Front - LH (Remove and Replace)
Description Torque Value Recommended Tools Reuse/Replace Notes
Bolts that attach the LH front upper control arm mount to the body
35 Nm (25.8 lbs-ft)
  • 13 mm socket
Reuse
Bolts that attach the LH front upper control arm mount to the body
62 Nm (45.7 lbs-ft)
  • 15 mm socket
Reuse
Nut that attaches the front stabilizer bar end link to the LH front strut
98 Nm (72.3 lbs-ft)
  • 18 mm combination wrench
  • Torx T40 socket
  • Cordless Ratchet/Impact Driver
  • Ratchet/torque wrench
Replace
Bolt and nut that attach the LH front upper control arm to the knuckle
56 Nm (41.3 lbs-ft)
  • 15 mm combination wrench
  • Torx T50 socket
  • Cordless Ratchet/Impact Driver
  • Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
Nut: Replace; Bolt: Reuse
Bolts (x2) that attach the LH front upper control arm to the front upper control arm mount
50 Nm (36.9 lbs-ft)
  • 13 mm deep socket
  • Cordless Ratchet/Impact Driver
  • Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
Reuse
Table 9. Torque Specifications: Damper - Front - LH (Remove and Replace)
Description Torque Value Recommended Tools Reuse/Replace Notes
Nuts (x3) that attach the LH front damper assembly to the LH front upper control arm mount
23 Nm (17.0 lbs-ft)
  • Strut Removal Socket, 13mm, M3
Reuse
Bolt that attaches the LH front ABS wheel speed sensor to the knuckle
5 Nm (3.7 lbs-ft)
  • 10 mm deep socket
  • Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
  • 4 in extension
Reuse
Nut that attaches the front stabilizer bar end link to the LH front strut
98 Nm (72.3 lbs-ft)
  • 18 mm combination wrench
  • Torx T40 socket
  • Cordless Ratchet/Impact Driver
  • Ratchet/torque wrench
Replace 1111543-00-A
Bolt and nut that attach the LH front upper control arm to the knuckle
56 Nm (41.3 lbs-ft)
  • 15 mm combination wrench
  • Torx T50 socket
  • Cordless Ratchet/Impact Driver
  • Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench

Nut: Replace

Bolt: Reuse

Bolt and nut that attach the strut to the lower control arm
106 Nm (78.2 lbs-ft)
  • 21 mm combination wrench
  • 21 mm socket
  • Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
Reuse
Table 10. Torque Specifications: Mount - Front Upper Control Arm - LH (Remove and Replace)
Description Torque Value Recommended Tools Reuse/Replace Notes
Nuts (x3) that attach the front upper control arm mount to the LH front spring and damper assembly
23 Nm (17.0 lbs-ft)
  • 13 mm socket
  • Cordless Ratchet/Impact Driver
  • Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
Reuse
Bolt and nut that attach the strut to the lower control arm
106 Nm (78.2 lbs-ft)
  • 21 mm combination wrench
  • 21 mm socket
  • Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
Reuse
Bolt that attaches the LH front rotor to the LH front hub
5 Nm (3.7 lbs-ft)
  • Cordless Ratchet/Impact Driver
  • 10 mm socket
  • 2 in extension
Reuse
Table 11. Torque Specifications: Damper - Rear - LH (Remove and Replace)
Description Torque Value Recommended Tools Reuse/Replace Notes
Bolt that attaches the LH rear brake rotor to the hub
5 Nm (3.7 lbs-ft)
  • Cordless Ratchet/Impact Driver
  • 10 mm socket
  • 2 in extension
Reuse
Bolts that attach the rear damper to the body at the top mount
41 Nm (30.2 lbs-ft)
  • Cordless Ratchet/Impact Driver
  • 15 mm socket
  • 3 in extension
Reuse
Nut and bolt securing rear damper to rear lower aft link
115 Nm (84.8 lbs-ft)
  • Cordless Ratchet/Impact Driver
  • 21 mm socket
Reuse Mark with paint pen
Table 12. Torque Specifications: Hub Assembly - Front - LH (Dual Motor) (Remove and Replace)
Description Torque Value Recommended Tools Reuse/Replace Notes
LH front drive unit halfshaft nut
300 Nm (221.2 lbs-ft)
  • 32 mm deep impact socket
Replace
Bolts that attach the LH front hub and bearing to the LH front knuckle
85 Nm (62.7 lbs-ft)
  • 18 mm socket
  • Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
  • Cordless Ratchet/Impact Driver
Reuse
Table 13. Torque Specifications: Bracket - Bushing - Front Stabilizer Bar - LH (Remove and Replace)
Description Torque Value Recommended Tools Reuse/Replace Notes
Nut that attaches the LH front stabilizer bar to the front stabilizer bar link
98 Nm (72.3 lbs-ft)
  • 18 mm socket
  • Ratchet/torque wrench
  • Cordless Ratchet/Impact Driver
Replace
Nuts (x2) that attach the LH front stabilizer bar to the front subframe
35 Nm (25.8 lbs-ft)
  • 15 mm deep socket
  • 6 in extension
  • Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
  • Cordless Ratchet/Impact Driver
Replace
Table 14. Torque Specifications: Hub Assembly - Front - LH (RWD) (Remove and Replace)
Description Torque Value Recommended Tools Reuse/Replace Notes
Bolts (x3) that attach the LH front hub to the knuckle
85 Nm (62.7 lbs-ft)
  • 18 mm socket
  • Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
  • Cordless Ratchet/Impact Driver
Reuse
Table 15. Torque Specifications: Hub - Rear - LH (Remove and Replace)
Description Torque Value Recommended Tools Reuse/Replace Notes
Bolts (x3) that attach the LH rear hub to the knuckle
85 Nm (62.7 lbs-ft)
  • 3 in extension
  • 18 mm socket
  • Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
Reuse
Table 16. Torque Specifications: Link - Stabilizer Bar - Rear - LH (Remove and Replace)
Description Torque Value Recommended Tools Reuse/Replace Notes
Nut that attaches the LH rear drop link to the LH rear stabilizer bar
55 Nm (40.6 lbs-ft)
  • 5 mm hex
  • 15 mm combination flex head wrench
  • 15 mm socket
  • Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
Replace
Nut that attaches the LH rear drop link to the LH rear knuckle
55 Nm (40.6 lbs-ft)
  • 5 mm hex
  • 15 mm combination flex head wrench
  • 15 mm socket
  • Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
Replace
Table 17. Torque Specifications: Link - Aft - Upper - Rear - LH (Remove and Replace)
Description Torque Value Recommended Tools Reuse/Replace Notes
Bolt and nut that attach the LH rear upper aft link to the LH rear suspension knuckle
134 Nm (98.8 lbs-ft)
  • 21 mm combination wrench
  • 21 mm socket
  • Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
Reuse
Bolt and nut that attach the LH rear upper aft link to the subframe
134 Nm (98.8 lbs-ft)
  • 21 mm combination wrench
  • 21 mm socket
  • Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
Reuse
Table 18. Torque Specifications: Link - Fore - Upper - Rear - LH (Remove and Replace)
Description Torque Value Recommended Tools Reuse/Replace Notes
Bolt and nut that attach the LH rear upper fore link to the knuckle
76 Nm (56.0 lbs-ft)
  • 18 mm combination wrench
  • 18 mm socket
  • Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
Reuse
Bolt and nut that attach the LH rear upper fore link to the subframe
76 Nm (56.0 lbs-ft)
  • 18 mm combination wrench
  • 18 mm socket
  • Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
Reuse
Table 19. Torque Specifications: Coil Spring - Rear - LH (Dual Motor) (Remove and Replace)
Description Torque Value Recommended Tools Reuse/Replace Notes
Bolt and nut that attach the LH damper to the LH rear lower aft link
115 Nm (84.8 lbs-ft)
  • Cordless Ratchet/Impact Driver
  • 21 mm socket
  • Ratchet/torque wrench
Reuse
Bolt and nut that attach the LH rear lower control arm to the knuckle
115 Nm (84.8 lbs-ft)
  • Cordless Ratchet/Impact Driver
  • 21 mm socket
  • Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
Reuse
Table 20. Torque Specifications:
Description Torque Value Recommended Tools Reuse/Replace Notes
Nut that attaches the LH front lower aft link to the knuckle
180 Nm (132.7 lbs-ft)
  • Cordless Ratchet/Impact Driver
  • 22 mm socket
  • Ratchet/torque wrench
Replace
Nut that attach LH front lower lateral link to the knuckle
180 Nm (132.7 lbs-ft)
  • Cordless Ratchet/Impact Driver
  • 22 mm socket
  • Ratchet/torque wrench
Replace
Nut that attaches the LH front tie rod end to the LH front suspension knuckle
180 Nm (132.7 lbs-ft)
  • Cordless Ratchet/Impact Driver
  • 22 mm socket
  • Ratchet/torque wrench
Replace
Table 21. Torque Specifications: Link - Lateral - Lower - Front - LH (Remove and Replace) Link - Lateral - Lower - Front - Pair (Remove and Replace)
Description Torque Value Recommended Tools Reuse/Replace Notes
Nut that attach LH front lower lateral link to the knuckle
180 Nm (132.7 lbs-ft)
  • Cordless Ratchet/Impact Driver
  • 22 mm socket
  • Ratchet/torque wrench
Replace 1109263-00-B
Precote 85 Patch Bolts (x2) that attach the LH front lower lateral link to the front subframe
190 Nm (140.1 lbs-ft)
  • Cordless Ratchet/Impact Driver
  • 21 mm deep socket
  • Ratchet/torque wrench
Replace 2123635-00-A
Nylon Patch Bolts (x2) that attach the LH front lower lateral link to the front subframe
135 Nm (99.6 lbs-ft)
  • Cordless Ratchet/Impact Driver
  • 21 mm deep socket
  • Ratchet/torque wrench
Replace 1109912-00-B
Bolt and nut that attach the LH strut to the LH front lower lateral link
106 Nm (78.2 lbs-ft)
  • Cordless Ratchet/Impact Driver
  • 21 mm deep socket
  • Ratchet/torque wrench
Reuse
Table 22. Torque Specifications: Link - Compliance - Lower - Front - Pair (Remove and Replace)
Description Torque Value Recommended Tools Reuse/Replace Notes
Nut that attaches the LH and RH front lower compliance links to the knuckle Replace
Bolt and nut that attach the LH and RH front lower compliance links to the front subframe
115 Nm (84.8 lbs-ft)
  • Cordless Ratchet/Impact Driver
  • 21 mm deep socket
  • Ratchet/torque wrench
Reuse
Table 23. Torque Specifications: Stabilizer Bar - Rear (Remove and Replace)
Description Torque Value Recommended Tools Reuse/Replace Notes
Nuts (x2) that attach the stabilizer bar to the end links
55 Nm (40.6 lbs-ft)
  • 15 mm socket
  • Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
Replace 1111542-00-A
Bolts (x4) that attach the rear stabilizer bar to the rear subframe
30 Nm (22.1 lbs-ft)
  • Cordless Ratchet/Impact Driver
  • 3 in extension
  • 11 mm deep socket
  • Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
Replace 1111154-00-B
Table 24. Torque Specifications: Knuckle - Front - LH (Remove and Replace)
Description Torque Value Recommended Tools Reuse/Replace Notes
Bolt that attaches the LH front ABS wheel speed sensor to the knuckle
5 Nm (3.7 lbs-ft)
  • 10 mm deep socket
  • Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
  • 4 in extension
Reuse
Nut that attaches the LH front lower aft link to the knuckle
180 Nm (132.7 lbs-ft)
  • Cordless Ratchet/Impact Driver
  • 22 mm socket
  • Ratchet/torque wrench
Replace 1109263-00-B
180 Nm (132.7 lbs-ft)
  • Cordless Ratchet/Impact Driver
  • 22 mm socket
  • Ratchet/torque wrench
Replace 1109263-00-B
Nut that attaches the LH front tie rod end to the LH front suspension knuckle
180 Nm (132.7 lbs-ft)
  • Cordless Ratchet/Impact Driver
  • 22 mm socket
  • Ratchet/torque wrench
Replace 1109263-00-B