Torque Specifications - Suspension

Table 1. Torque Specifications: Cover - Rear Suspension - LH (Remove and Replace)
Description Torque Value Recommended Tools Reuse/Replace Notes
Bolt that attaches the rear suspension cover to the lower rear control arm assembly
6 Nm (4.4 lbs-ft)
  • 10 mm socket
  • 2 in extension
Replace Replace with new patched bolt (PN - 1484170-00-A)
Table 2. Torque Specifications: Damper Assembly - Front - LH (Remove and Replace)
Description Torque Value Recommended Tools Reuse/Replace Notes
Nuts (x3) that attach the LH spring and damper assembly to the FUCA mount
23 Nm (17.0 lbs-ft)
  • 13 mm socket
  • 3 in extension
Reuse
New nut that attaches the stabilizer bar link to the LH front spring and damper assembly
98 Nm (72.3 lbs-ft)
  • 18 mm socket
  • Torx T40 socket
Replace
Bolt and new nut that attaches the upper control arm to the knuckle
56 Nm (41.3 lbs-ft)
  • Torx T50 socket
  • 15 mm combination wrench
Reuse/Replace Replace the nut
Nut that attaches the LH front jounce hose bracket to the vehicle
6 Nm (4.4 lbs-ft)
Reuse Dual motor vehicles only
New bolt that attaches the LH ABS wheel speed sensor to the knuckle
5 Nm (3.7 lbs-ft)
  • 10 mm socket
Replace
Bolt and nut that attach the LH front spring and damper assembly to the lower control arm
106 Nm (78.2 lbs-ft)
  • 21 mm socket
Reuse
Table 3. Torque Specifications: Damper - Rear - LH (Remove and Replace)
Description Torque Value Recommended Tools Reuse/Replace Notes
Bolts that attach the rear damper to the body at the top mount
41 Nm (30.2 lbs-ft)
  • 15 mm socket
  • 3 in extension
Reuse
Nut and bolt securing rear damper to rear lower aft link
115 Nm (84.8 lbs-ft)
  • 21 mm wrench
  • 21 mm socket
Reuse Mark with paint pen
Table 4. Torque Specifications: Drop Link - Stabilizer Bar - Rear - LH (Remove and Replace)
Description Torque Value Recommended Tools Reuse/Replace Notes
Nuts that attach the LH drop link to the rear stabilizer bar and rear LH knuckle
55 Nm (40.6 lbs-ft)
  • 5 mm hex socket
  • 15 mm combination flex head wrench
  • 15 mm socket
  • flex head ratchet
Replace
Table 5. Torque Specifications: Four Wheel Alignment Check and Adjust
Description Torque Value Recommended Tools Reuse/Replace Notes
Lower Aft Link to Knuckle Bolt
115 Nm (84.8 lbs-ft)
Reuse
Lower Aft Link to Subframe Bolt
115 Nm (84.8 lbs-ft)
Reuse
Upper Aft Link to Subframe Bolt
134 Nm (98.8 lbs-ft)
Reuse
Nut on the rear LH toe link to subframe bolt
85 Nm (62.7 lbs-ft)
Reuse
LH FUCA mount bolts
62 Nm (45.7 lbs-ft)
Reuse
Smaller LH FUCA mount bolts
35 Nm (25.8 lbs-ft)
Reuse
Jam nut on the LH inner tie rod
80 Nm (59.0 lbs-ft)
Reuse
Table 6. Torque Specifications: Control Arm - Upper - Front - LH (Remove and Replace)
Description Torque Value Recommended Tools Reuse/Replace Notes
Smaller bolts that attach the LH front upper control arm mount to the body
35 Nm (25.8 lbs-ft)
  • 13 mm socket
  • 3 in extension
Reuse
Larger bolts that attach the LH front upper control arm mount to the body
62 Nm (45.7 lbs-ft)
  • 15 mm socket
  • 3 in extension
Reuse
Bolt that attaches the LH front ride height sensor arm to the upper control arm
8 Nm (5.9 lbs-ft)
  • 10 mm socket
  • Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
  • 4 in extension
Reuse
Nyloc nut that attaches the front stabar link to the front strut
98 Nm (72.3 lbs-ft)
Replace (1111543-00-A-)
Nuts that attach the LH front upper control arm to the to knuckle
56 Nm (41.3 lbs-ft)
  • 15 mm socket
  • Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
  • Torx T50 socket
Replace
Bolts securing LH upper control arm to FUCA mount
56 Nm (41.3 lbs-ft)
  • 13 mm socket
  • Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
Reuse
Table 7. Torque Specifications: Hub - 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
Bolt that attaches the LH front rotor to the LH front hub
5 Nm (3.7 lbs-ft)
  • 10 mm socket
  • 2 in extension
  • Ratchet/torque wrench
Reuse
Bolt that attaches the front brake hose bracket to the LH front knuckle
5 Nm (3.7 lbs-ft)
  • 10 mm socket
  • Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
  • 4 in extension
Reuse
Bolts that attach the LH front caliper to the LH front knuckle
94 Nm (69.3 lbs-ft)
  • External Torx E18
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
  • 3 in extension
Reuse
Table 8. Torque Specifications: Hub - Front - LH (RWD) (Remove and Replace)
Description Torque Value Recommended Tools Reuse/Replace Notes
Bolts that attach the LH front hub to the knuckle
85 Nm (62.7 lbs-ft)
  • 18 mm socket
  • 3 in extension
Reuse
Table 9. Torque Specifications: Link - Compliance - Lower - Front - LH (Remove and Replace)
Description Torque Value Recommended Tools Reuse/Replace Notes
Nut that attaches the front LH lower compliance link to the knuckle
180 Nm (132.7 lbs-ft)
  • Ratchet/torque wrench
  • Torx T45 socket
  • 22 mm socket
  • Combination Wrench 12pt 22mm
Replace
Bolt and nut that attach the link to the front subframe
115 Nm (84.8 lbs-ft)
115 Nm (84.8 lbs-ft)
  • 21 mm socket
  • 21 mm deep socket
  • Cordless Ratchet/Impact Driver
  • 6 in extension
  • Combination Wrench 12pt 21mm
  • Ratchet/torque wrench
Reuse
Table 10. Torque Specifications:
Description Torque Value Recommended Tools Reuse/Replace Notes
Bolt and nut that attach the RH rear upper fore link to the subframe
76 Nm (56.0 lbs-ft)
  • Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
  • 18 mm socket
  • 18mm 12pt combination wrench
  • 3 in extension
Reuse
Table 11. Torque Specifications: Link - Lateral - Lower - Front - LH (Remove and Replace)
Description Torque Value Recommended Tools Reuse/Replace Notes
Bolts (x2) that attach the LH front lower lateral link to the subframe
135 Nm (99.6 lbs-ft)
  • 21 mm socket
  • 6 in extension
Replace 1109912-00-B or newer
Bolt and nut that attach the LH strut to the LH front lower lateral link
106 Nm (78.2 lbs-ft)
106 Nm (78.2 lbs-ft)
  • 21 mm socket
Reuse
Nut to attach the LH front lower lateral link to the knuckle
180 Nm (132.7 lbs-ft)
  • 22 mm socket
Replace 1109263-00-B or newer
Table 12. Torque Specifications: Links - Lateral - Lower - Front - Pair (Remove & Replace)
Description Torque Value Recommended Tools Reuse/Replace Notes
Nut that attaches the LH front lower lateral link to the knuckle
180 Nm (132.7 lbs-ft)
  • 22 mm socket
  • Torx T45 socket
  • 22 mm combination wrench
  • Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
Replace
Bolts (x2) that attach the LH front lower lateral link to the subframe
135 Nm (99.6 lbs-ft)
  • 21 mm socket
  • 6 in extension
  • Cordless Ratchet/Impact Driver
  • Ratchet/torque wrench
Replace Install only bolt PN 1109912-00-B (China 1109912-99-B) or newer, which has patch material on the bolt threads.
Bolt and nut that attach the LH strut to the LH front lower lateral link
106 Nm (78.2 lbs-ft)
  • 21 mm socket
  • 21mm 12pt combination wrench
  • Cordless Ratchet/Impact Driver
Reuse
Bolt that attaches the LH front brake rotor to the knuckle
5 Nm (3.7 lbs-ft)
  • 10 mm socket
  • 2 in extension
  • Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
Reuse
Table 13. Torque Specifications: Stabilizer Bar - Front (Remove and Replace)
Description Torque Value Recommended Tools Reuse/Replace Notes
Nuts that attach the front stabilizer bar to the LH and RH front stabilizer bar links
98 Nm (72.3 lbs-ft)
  • Torx T40 bit
  • 18 mm combination wrench
Replace 1111543-00-A
Nuts that attach the front stabilizer bar to the front subframe
35 Nm (25.8 lbs-ft)
  • 15 mm deep socket
  • 3 in extension
Replace 1111145-00-A
Table 14. Torque Specifications: Stabilizer Bar - Rear (Remove and Replace)
Description Torque Value Recommended Tools Reuse/Replace Notes
Nuts that attach the stabilizer bar to the end links
55 Nm (40.6 lbs-ft)
  • 15 mm socket
  • 5 mm hex
Replace
Bolts that attach the rear stabilizer bar to the rear subframe
30 Nm (22.1 lbs-ft)
  • 11 mm socket
  • 6 in extension
Replace
Table 15. Torque Specifications: Suspension - Rear (Check Torque)
Description Torque Value Recommended Tools Reuse/Replace Notes
Bolts that attach the LH and RH rear suspension covers to the vehicle
6 Nm (4.4 lbs-ft)
  • 10 mm socket
  • 2 in extension
Bolts (x3) that attach the LH and RH shear plates to the HV battery
35 Nm (25.8 lbs-ft)
130 Nm (95.9 lbs-ft)
  • 13 mm socket
  • 21 mm socket
  • 3 in extension
  • 6 in extension
Nut that attaches the LH rear lower fore link to the rear subframe
76 Nm (56.0 lbs-ft)
  • 18 mm socket
  • 18 mm combination wrench
  • Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
Nut that attaches the LH rear lower fore link to the knuckle
76 Nm (56.0 lbs-ft)
  • 18 mm socket
  • 18 mm ratcheting combination wrench
  • Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
Nut that attaches the rear stabilizer bar to the LH stabilizer bar link
55 Nm (40.6 lbs-ft)
  • 15 mm socket
  • 5 mm hex socket
  • 15 mm flex head combination ratcheting wrench
  • Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
Nut that attaches the LH stabilizer bar link to the knuckle
55 Nm (40.6 lbs-ft)
  • 15 mm socket
  • 5 mm hex socket
  • 15 mm flex head combination ratcheting wrench
  • Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
Nut that attaches the LH toe link to the rear subframe
85 Nm (62.7 lbs-ft)
  • 18 mm deep socket
  • 18 mm combination wrench
  • Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
Nut that attaches the LH toe link to the knuckle
76 Nm (56.0 lbs-ft)
Nut that attaches the LH rear lower aft link to the rear subframe
115 Nm (84.8 lbs-ft)
  • 21 mm socket
  • 21 mm combination wrench
Nut that attaches the LH rear lower aft link to the knuckle
115 Nm (84.8 lbs-ft)
  • 21 mm socket
  • 21 mm ratcheting combination wrench
  • Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
Nut that attaches the LH rear damper assembly to the LH lower aft link
115 Nm (84.8 lbs-ft)
Nut that attaches the LH rear upper fore link to the rear subframe
76 Nm (56.0 lbs-ft)
  • 18 mm socket
  • 18 mm combination wrench
  • Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
Nut that attaches the LH rear upper fore link to the knuckle
76 Nm (56.0 lbs-ft)
Nut that attaches the LH rear upper aft link to the rear subframe
134 Nm (98.8 lbs-ft)
  • 21 mm socket
  • 21 mm combination wrench
Nut that attaches the LH rear upper aft link to the knuckle
134 Nm (98.8 lbs-ft)
Bolts that attach the rear diffuser to the body
4 Nm (2.9 lbs-ft)
  • 10 mm socket
  • 2 in extension
Table 16. Torque Specifications: Sensor - Ride Height - Rear - LH (Remove and Replace)
Description Torque Value Recommended Tools Reuse/Replace Notes
Nut that attaches the LH rear ride height sensor to the LH rear upper aft link
10 Nm (7.4 lbs-ft)
  • 10 mm deep socket
  • Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
  • Ratchet/torque wrench
Reuse
Nut that attaches the LH rear ride height sensor to the rear subframe
10 Nm (7.4 lbs-ft)
  • 10 mm deep socket
  • Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
  • Ratchet/torque wrench
Reuse
Table 17. Torque Specifications:
Description Torque Value Recommended Tools Reuse/Replace Notes