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: Non Driven Hub (Remove and Replace)
Description Torque Value Recommended Tools Reuse/Replace Notes
Bolts (x3) that attach the LH front hub to the knuckle
115 Nm (84.8 lbs-ft)
  • 18 mm socket
  • Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
  • Cordless Ratchet/Impact Driver
Reuse
Table 4. Torque Specifications: Rear Knuckle - LH (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 (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) and Links - Lateral - Lower - Front - Pair (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
190 Nm (140.1 lbs-ft)
  • Cordless Ratchet/Impact Driver
  • 21 mm shallow socket
  • Ratchet/torque wrench
Replace Install only bolt PN 2123635-00-A, 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 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 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: Link - Compliance - Lower - Front - LH (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 - RWD (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: Stabilizer Bar - Front (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 - LH (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
Reuse
Bolt securing LH damper to rear lower aft link
115 Nm (84.8 lbs-ft)
  • 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 - LH (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
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: Front Knuckle - LH (Remove and Replace) and Front Knuckle - 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)
  • 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 - RWD - Front - LH (Remove and Replace) and Damper Coil - Dual Motor - Front - LH (Remove and Replace)
Description Torque Value Recommended Tools Reuse/Replace Notes
Bolts (x2) that attach the LH brace to the vehicle
18.8 Nm (13.9 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
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: Damper Coil - RWD - Front - RH (Remove and Replace)
Description Torque Value Recommended Tools Reuse/Replace Notes
Bolt that attaches the RH brace to the vehicle
18.8 Nm (13.9 lbs-ft)
  • Ratcheting combination wrench flex head 13mm
  • Tight-clearance offset (2098128-00-A, installation only)
Reuse
Bolt that attaches the RH brace to the vehicle
18.8 Nm (13.9 lbs-ft)
  • 13 mm deep socket
Reuse
Nut that attaches the front stabilizer bar end link to the RH front strut
98 Nm (72.3 lbs-ft)
  • 18 mm socket
  • Torx T40 socket
Replace 1111543-00-A
Bolt and nut that attach the RH front lower lateral link to the strut
106 Nm (78.2 lbs-ft)
  • 21 mm socket
Reuse
Nuts (x3) that attach the front upper control arm mount to the RH front spring and damper assembly
23 Nm (17.0 lbs-ft)
  • 13 mm socket
Reuse
Table 25. Torque Specifications: Damper Coil - Dual Motor - Front - RH (Remove and Replace)
Description Torque Value Recommended Tools Reuse/Replace Notes
Bolt that attaches the RH brace to the vehicle
18.8 Nm (13.9 lbs-ft)
  • Ratcheting combination wrench flex head 13mm
  • Tight-clearance offset (2098128-00-A, installation only)
Reuse
Bolt that attaches the RH brace to the vehicle
18.8 Nm (13.9 lbs-ft)
  • 13 mm deep socket
Reuse
Nut that attaches the front stabilizer bar end link to the RH front strut
98 Nm (72.3 lbs-ft)
  • 18 mm socket
  • Torx T40 socket
Replace 1111543-00-A
Bolt and nut that attach the RH front upper control arm to the knuckle
56 Nm (41.3 lbs-ft)
  • 15 mm socket
  • Torx T50 socket
  • Bolt: Reuse
  • Nut: Replace
1111145-00-A
Bolt and nut that attach the RH front lower lateral link to the strut
106 Nm (78.2 lbs-ft)
  • 21 mm socket
Reuse
Nuts (x3) that attach the front upper control arm mount to the RH front spring and damper assembly
23 Nm (17.0 lbs-ft)
  • 13 mm socket
Reuse
Table 26. 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