Torque Specifications - Chassis

Table 1. Torque Specifications: Shear Plate - Rear Subframe - Front - LH (Remove and Replace)
Description Torque Value Recommended Tools Reuse/Replace Notes
Small bolts that attach the LH shear plate to the HV battery
35 Nm (25.8 lbs-ft)
  • 13 mm socket
  • 3 in extension
Reuse
Large bolt that attaches the LH shear plate and rear subframe to the body
130 Nm (95.9 lbs-ft)
  • 21 mm socket
  • 6 in extension
Replace
Table 2. Torque Specifications: Subframe Assembly - Rear (Remove and Install)
Description Torque Value Recommended Tools Reuse/Replace Notes
Bolts that attach the LH rear brake caliper bracket to the knuckle
83 Nm (61.2 lbs-ft)
  • External Torx E18
Replace
Bolts that attach the LH rear damper at the top mount
41 Nm (30.2 lbs-ft)
  • 15 mm socket
  • 3 in extension
Reuse
Nut that attaches the rear drive unit ground strap to the body
10 Nm (7.4 lbs-ft)
  • 10 mm 12-point deep socket
Reuse
Nuts that attach the HV battery to rear drive unit harness bracket to the HV battery
10 Nm (7.4 lbs-ft)
  • 10 mm socket
  • 4 in extension
Reuse
Small bolts that attach the LH shear plate to the HV battery
35 Nm (25.8 lbs-ft)
  • 13 mm socket
  • 3 in extension
Reuse
Large bolt that attaches the LH shear plate and rear subframe to the body
130 Nm (95.9 lbs-ft)
  • 21 mm socket
  • 6 in extension
Replace
Bolts that attach the rear subframe to the body
165 Nm (121.7 lbs-ft)
  • 21 mm socket
  • 6 in extension
Replace