Torque Specifications - Suspension

Table 1. Torque Specifications: Front Coil Spring and Damper - FUCA Mount, 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
Table 2. Torque Specifications: Control Arm - Upper - Front - LH (Remove and Replace)
Description Torque Value Recommended Tools Reuse/Replace Notes
13mm bolts (x2) that attach the LH front upper control arm mount to the body
34 Nm (25.1 lbs-ft)
  • Cordless Ratchet/Impact Driver
  • 13 mm socket
  • Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
Reuse
15mm bolts (x2) that attach the LH front upper control arm mount to the body
62 Nm (45.7 lbs-ft)
  • Cordless Ratchet/Impact Driver
  • 15 mm socket
  • Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
Reuse
Nut that attaches the front stabilizer bar end link to the LH front strut
98 Nm (72.3 lbs-ft)
  • 18 mm socket
  • Torx T40 socket
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 socket
  • Torx T50 socket
Nut: Replace; Bolt: Reuse 1111145-00-A
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 3. 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 4. Torque Specifications: REAR KNUCKLE - LEFT HAND (Remove and Replace)
Description Torque Value Recommended Tools Reuse/Replace Notes
LH rear halfshaft nut
300 Nm (221.2 lbs-ft)
  • 32 mm deep impact socket
  • Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
Reuse
Bolt that attaches the LH rear ABS wheel speed sensor to the knuckle
5 Nm (3.7 lbs-ft)
  • Torx T30 socket
  • Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
  • 4 in extension
Reuse
Nut that attaches the LH rear stabilizer bar link to the LH rear knuckle
55 Nm (40.6 lbs-ft)
  • 15 mm socket
  • Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
Replace 1111542-00-A
Bolt and nut that attach the LH rear upper aft link to the LH rear knuckle
134 Nm (98.8 lbs-ft)
  • 21 mm socket
  • Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
Reuse
Bolt and nut that attach the LH rear upper fore link to the knuckle
84 Nm (61.9 lbs-ft)
  • 18 mm socket
  • 3 in extension
  • Cordless Ratchet/Impact Driver
  • Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
Reuse
Bolt and nut that attach the LH rear toe link to knuckle
76 Nm (56.0 lbs-ft)
  • Cordless 3/8in Dr Impact
  • 18 mm socket
  • Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
Reuse
Bolt and nut that attach the LH rear lower fore link to knuckle
76 Nm (56.0 lbs-ft)
  • Cordless 3/8in Dr Impact
  • 18 mm deep socket
  • 3 in extension
  • Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
Reuse
Bolt and nut that attach the LH rear lower aft link 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 5. Torque Specifications: Rear Suspension Arms - Rear Lower Fore Link (Remove and Replace)
Description Torque Value Recommended Tools Reuse/Replace Notes
Small bolts (x2) that attach the LH shear plate to the HV battery
64 Nm (47.2 lbs-ft)
  • Cordless 3/8in Dr Impact
  • 3 in extension
  • 13 mm socket
Reuse
Larger bolt that attach the LH shear plate to the HV battery
125 Nm (92.2 lbs-ft)
  • Cordless 3/8in Dr Impact
  • 6 in extension
  • 21 mm deep socket
  • Ratchet/torque wrench
Reuse
Bolt and nut that attach the LH rear lower fore link to knuckle
76 Nm (56.0 lbs-ft)
  • Cordless 3/8in Dr Impact
  • 18 mm deep socket
  • 3 in extension
  • Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
Reuse
Bolt and nut that attach the LH rear fore lower link to the subframe
76 Nm (56.0 lbs-ft)
  • 18 mm socket
  • Ratchet/torque wrench
  • Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
Reuse
Table 6. Torque Specifications: Rear Suspension Arms - Rear Upper Aft Link (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 knuckle
134 Nm (98.8 lbs-ft)
  • 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 7. Torque Specifications: Rear Stabilizer Bar and Links - Stabar link - 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 stabilizer bar to the LH rear knuckle
55 Nm (40.6 lbs-ft)
  • 15 mm socket
  • Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
Replace
Table 8. Torque Specifications: Rear Suspension Arms - Rear Toe Link (Remove and Replace)
Description Torque Value Recommended Tools Reuse/Replace Notes
Bolt and nut that attach the LH rear toe link to knuckle
76 Nm (56.0 lbs-ft)
  • Cordless 3/8in Dr Impact
  • 18 mm socket
  • Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
Reuse
Bolt and nut that attach the LH rear toe link to the subframe
85 Nm (62.7 lbs-ft)
  • Cordless 3/8in Dr Impact
  • 18 mm deep socket
  • Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
  • 18mm 12pt combination wrench
Reuse
Bolt that attaches the LH rear brake rotor to the hub
5 Nm (3.7 lbs-ft)
  • 10 mm socket
  • Cordless Ratchet/Impact Driver
  • 2 in extension
Reuse
Table 9. Torque Specifications: Rear Suspension Arms - Rear Lower Aft Link (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)
  • Cordless 3/8in Dr Impact
  • 2 in extension
  • 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 10. Torque Specifications: Rear Suspension Arms - Rear Upper Fore Link (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
84 Nm (61.9 lbs-ft)
  • 18 mm socket
  • 3 in extension
  • Cordless Ratchet/Impact Driver
  • Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
Reuse
Bolt and nut that attach the LH rear upper fore link to the subframe
84 Nm (61.9 lbs-ft)
  • 18 mm combination wrench
  • 18 mm socket
  • Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
Reuse
Table 11. Torque Specifications: Rear Stabilizer Bar and Links - Stabar - Rear - 23.6MM X 3.5MM (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 12. Torque Specifications: Link - Lateral - Lower - Front - LH (Remove and 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)
  • Cordless Ratchet/Impact Driver
  • 22 mm socket
  • Ratchet/torque wrench
Replace 1109263-00-B
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 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)
  • Cordless Ratchet/Impact Driver
  • 21 mm deep socket
  • Ratchet/torque wrench
Reuse
Table 13. Torque Specifications:
Description Torque Value Recommended Tools Reuse/Replace Notes
Nut that attaches the LH and RH front lower compliance links to the knuckle
180 Nm (132.7 lbs-ft)
  • Cordless Ratchet/Impact Driver
  • 22 mm deep socket
  • Ratchet/torque wrench
Replace 1109263-00-B
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 14. Torque Specifications:
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 15. Torque Specifications: FRONT LOWER COMPLIANCE LINK - LEFT HAND (Remove and Replace)
Description Torque Value Recommended Tools Reuse/Replace Notes
Nut that attaches the front lower compliance link to the knuckle
180 Nm (132.7 lbs-ft)
  • 22 mm deep socket
  • Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
  • Cordless Ratchet/Impact Driver
Replace 1109263-00-B
Bolt and nut that attach the LH front compliance link to the front subframe
115 Nm (84.8 lbs-ft)
  • 21 mm socket
  • Breaker bar
  • 3 in extension
  • Cordless Ratchet/Impact Driver
  • Ratchet/torque wrench
Reuse
Table 16. Torque Specifications: REAR SPRING - REAR WHEEL DRIVE (Remove and Replace)
Description Torque Value Recommended Tools Reuse/Replace Notes
Bolt 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 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 17. Torque Specifications: Front Stabilizer Bar and Links - Front Stabilizer bar (Remove and Replace)
Description Torque Value Recommended Tools Reuse/Replace Notes
Nuts (x2) 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 socket
Replace 1188387-00-A
Nuts (x4) that attach the front stabilizer bar to the front subframe
35 Nm (25.8 lbs-ft)
  • 15 mm socket
Replace 1111145-00-A
Table 18. Torque Specifications: Front Stabilizer Link - LH (Remove and Replace)
Description Torque Value Recommended Tools Reuse/Replace Notes
Nut that attaches the front stabilizer bar link to the LH front stabilizer bar
98 Nm (72.3 lbs-ft)
  • Torx T40 bit
  • 18 mm socket
Replace 1188387-00-A
Bolt that attaches the front stabilizer link to the front damper
98 Nm (72.3 lbs-ft)
  • Torx T40 bit
  • 18 mm socket
Replace 111543-00-A
Table 19. Torque Specifications: DAMPER COIL - REAR (Remove and Replace)
Description Torque Value Recommended Tools Reuse/Replace Notes
Bolts (X2) secure the LH strut to body at top mount
41 Nm (30.2 lbs-ft)
  • 15 mm socket
  • Ratchet/torque wrench
Reuse
Bolt securing LH damper to rear lower aft link
115 Nm (84.8 lbs-ft)
  • Ratchet/torque wrench
  • 21 mm socket
Reuse
Table 20. Torque Specifications: Hub - Rear - LH (Remove and Replace)
Description Torque Value Recommended Tools Reuse/Replace Notes
Bolts (x2) that attach the LH rear caliper to the LH rear knuckle
83 Nm (61.2 lbs-ft)
  • External Torx E18
Replace 1088969-00-B
Bolts (x3) that attach the LH rear hub to the LH rear knuckle
115 Nm (84.8 lbs-ft)
  • 18 mm socket
Reuse
Bolt that attaches the LH rear brake rotor to the hub
5 Nm (3.7 lbs-ft)
  • 10 mm socket
Reuse
Nut that attach the LH halfshaft to the hub assembly
300 Nm (221.2 lbs-ft)
  • 32 mm deep impact socket
Replace 1765133-00-A
The LH rear halfshaft nut
300 Nm (221.2 lbs-ft)
  • 32 mm deep impact socket
  • Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
Reuse
Table 21. Torque Specifications: DRIVEN HUB 142MM FLANGE (Remove and Replace)
Description Torque Value Recommended Tools Reuse/Replace Notes
Bolts (x3) that attach the LH front hub to the LH front knuckle
115 Nm (84.8 lbs-ft)
  • 18 mm socket
Reuse
Bolt that attaches the LH front brake rotor to the knuckle
5 Nm (3.7 lbs-ft)
  • Cordless Ratchet/Impact Driver
  • 2 in extension
  • 10 mm deep socket
  • Ratchet/torque wrench
Reuse
Bolts (x2) that attach the LH front caliper to the LH front knuckle
94 Nm (69.3 lbs-ft)
  • Cordless Ratchet/Impact Driver
  • External Torx E18
  • Ratchet/torque wrench
Replace 1088969-00-B
Bolt that attaches the LH front brake hose bracket to the LH front knuckle
5 Nm (3.7 lbs-ft)
  • Cordless Ratchet/Impact Driver
  • 4 in extension
  • 10 mm socket
  • Ratchet/torque wrench
Reuse
The LH front halfshaft nut
300 Nm (221.2 lbs-ft)
  • 32 mm deep impact socket
Replace 1765133-00-A
Table 22. Torque Specifications: Knuckle - Suspension - Front - LH (RWD) (Remove and Replace) and FRONT KNUCKLE - LEFT HAND (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)
  • Torx T30 socket
  • Cordless Ratchet/Impact Driver
  • Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
  • 4 in extension
Reuse
Nut that attaches the LH front lower compliance link to the knuckle
180 Nm (132.7 lbs-ft)
  • 22 mm socket
Replace 1109263-00-B
Nut that attaches the 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
Nut that attach the LH tie rod outer assembly to LH front knuckle
180 Nm (132.7 lbs-ft)
  • 22 mm deep socket
Replace 1109263-00-A
Bolt and a new nut that attach the LH front upper control arm to the knuckle
56 Nm (41.3 lbs-ft)
  • 15 mm socket
  • Torx T50 socket
Replace 1111145-00-A
Table 23. Torque Specifications: DAMPER COIL - REAR WHEEL DRIVE - FRONT LEFT HAND (Remove and Replace) and DAMPER COIL - DUAL MOTOR - FRONT LEFT HAND (Remove and Replace)
Description Torque Value Recommended Tools Reuse/Replace Notes
Bolts (x2) that attach the LH brace to the vehicle
30 Nm (22.1 lbs-ft)
  • 10 mm socket
Reuse
Bolt that attaches the LH front rotor to the LH front hub
5 Nm (3.7 lbs-ft)
  • 10 mm socket
Reuse
Bolt and nut that attach the LH front lower lateral link to the strut
106 Nm (78.2 lbs-ft)
  • 21 mm socket
Reuse
Bolt and nut that attach the LH front upper control arm to the knuckle
56 Nm (41.3 lbs-ft)
  • 15 mm socket
  • Torx T50 socket
Nut: Replace; Bolt: Reuse 1111145-00-A
Nut that attaches the front stabilizer bar end link to the LH front strut
98 Nm (72.3 lbs-ft)
  • 18 mm socket
  • Torx T40 socket
Replace 1111543-00-A
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
Reuse
Table 24. Torque Specifications: Bushing Bracket - Stabilizer Bar - LH (Remove and Replace)
Description Torque Value Recommended Tools Reuse/Replace Notes
Nut that attach the front stabilizer bar to the LH front stabilizer bar link
98 Nm (72.3 lbs-ft)
  • Torx T40 bit
  • 18 mm socket
Replace 1188387-00-A
Nuts to attach the LH front stabilizer bar bushing bracket to the front subframe
35 Nm (25.8 lbs-ft)
  • 15 mm socket
Replace 1111145-00-A