Torque Specifications - Chassis

Table 1. Torque Specifications: Insert - Subframe - Rear (Remove and Replace)
Description Torque Value Recommended Tools Reuse/Replace Notes
Rear subframe insert that threads into the rear underbody casting.
300 Nm (221.2 lbs-ft)
  • 30mm socket
  • Long ½ in breaker bar
  • Flex head ½ in ratchet
Reuse
Table 2. 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 (non-Structural Pack)
35 Nm (25.8 lbs-ft)
  • 13 mm socket
  • 3 in extension
Reuse
Small bolts that attach the LH shear plate to the HV battery (Structural Pack)
62 Nm (45.7 lbs-ft)
  • 13 mm socket
  • 3 in extension
Large bolt that attaches the LH shear plate and rear subframe to the body
150 Nm (110.6 lbs-ft)
  • 21 mm socket
  • 6 in extension
Replace
Table 3. 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 (non-Structural Pack vehcles)
35 Nm (25.8 lbs-ft)
  • 13 mm socket
  • 3 in extension
Reuse
Small bolts that attach the LH shear plate to the HV battery (Structural Pack vehicles)
62 Nm (45.7 lbs-ft)
  • 13 mm socket
  • 3 in extension
Large bolt that attaches the LH shear plate and rear subframe to the body
150 Nm (110.6 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
Table 4. Torque Specifications: Subframe Assembly - Rear (Remove and Replace)
Description Torque Value Recommended Tools Reuse/Replace Notes
Bolt that attaches the rear of the rear drive unit to the rear subframe
80 Nm (59.0 lbs-ft)
  • 18 mm socket
Reuse
Bolt that attaches the LH mount of the rear drive unit to the rear subframe
80 Nm (59.0 lbs-ft)
  • 18 mm socket
Reuse
Bolt that attaches the RH mount of the rear drive unit to the rear subframe
80 Nm (59.0 lbs-ft)
  • 18 mm socket
Reuse
Bolt and nut that attaches the RH rear upper aft link to the subfame
134 Nm (98.8 lbs-ft)
  • 21 mm socket
  • 21 mm combination wrench
Reuse
Bolt and nut that attaches the RH rear upper fore link to the subfame
84 Nm (61.9 lbs-ft)
  • 18 mm socket
  • 18 mm combination wrench
  • flex head ratchet
Reuse
Bolt and nut that attaches the RH rear toe link to the subfame
85 Nm (62.7 lbs-ft)
  • 18 mm deep socket
  • 18 mm combination wrench
  • flex head ratchet
Reuse
Bolt and nut that attaches the RH rear lower fore link to the subfame
76 Nm (56.0 lbs-ft)
  • 18 mm socket
  • 18 mm combination wrench
  • flex head ratchet
Reuse
Bolt that attaches the HV harness bracket to the inverter
6 Nm (4.4 lbs-ft)
  • 10 mm socket
Reuse
Smaller bolts that attach the LH and RH shear plates to the vehicle (non-Structural Pack vehicles)
35 Nm (25.8 lbs-ft)
Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
  • 13 mm socket
  • 3 in extension
Reuse
Smaller bolts that attach the LH shear plate to the HV battery (Structural Pack vehicles)
62 Nm (45.7 lbs-ft)
  • 13 mm socket
  • 3 in extension
Large bolts that attach the LH and RH shear plates to the vehicle
150 Nm (110.6 lbs-ft)
  • 21 mm socket
  • 6 in extension
replace
Bolts that attach the LH and RH rear subframe to the body
165 Nm (121.7 lbs-ft)
  • 21 mm socket
  • 6 in extension
replace
Nut that attaches 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
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
Bolts that attach the LH rear damper at the top mount
41 Nm (30.2 lbs-ft)
  • 15 mm socket
  • 3 in extension
Reuse
Bolts that attach the LH rear brake caliper bracket to the knuckle
83 Nm (61.2 lbs-ft)
  • External Torx E18
Replace
Bolt that attaches the rear LH ABS wheel speed sensor to the knuckle
5 Nm (3.7 lbs-ft)
  • 10 mm socket
  • 6 in extension
Reuse
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 and nut that attach the LH rear upper aft link to the knuckle
134 Nm (98.8 lbs-ft)
  • 21 mm socket
  • 6 in extension
Reuse
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Note
The bolt and nut will be tightened to specification during the Four Wheel Alignment (Check and Adjust) at the end of the Front Subframe Assembly (Remove and Install) procedure.
Bolt and nut that attach the LH rear upper fore link to the knuckle
84 Nm (61.9 lbs-ft)
  • 21 mm socket
  • 6 in extension
Reuse
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Note
The bolt and nut will be tightened to specification during the Four Wheel Alignment (Check and Adjust) at the end of the Front Subframe Assembly (Remove and Install) procedure.
Bolt and nut that attach the RH rear upper fore link to the knuckle
84 Nm (61.9 lbs-ft)
  • 21 mm socket
  • 6 in extension
Reuse
Bolt and nut that attach the LH rear toe link to the knuckle
76 Nm (56.0 lbs-ft)
  • 18 mm socket
Reuse
Informational PurposesAn informational icon, calling your attention
Note
The bolt and nut will be tightened to specification during the Four Wheel Alignment (Check and Adjust) at the end of the Front Subframe Assembly (Remove and Install) procedure.
Bolt and 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
Reuse
Informational PurposesAn informational icon, calling your attention
Note
The bolt and nut will be tightened to specification during the Four Wheel Alignment (Check and Adjust) at the end of the Front Subframe Assembly (Remove and Install) procedure.
Bolt and 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
Reuse
Informational PurposesAn informational icon, calling your attention
Note
The bolt and nut will be tightened to specification during the Four Wheel Alignment (Check and Adjust) at the end of the Front Subframe Assembly (Remove and Install) procedure.
Bolt and nut that attach the LH rear damper assembly to the LH rear lower aft link
115 Nm (84.8 lbs-ft)
  • 21 mm socket
  • 21 mm combination wrench
  • Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
Reuse
Bolt and nut that attaches the LH rear lower fore link to the subfame
76 Nm (56.0 lbs-ft)
  • 18 mm socket
  • 18 mm combination wrench
  • flex head ratchet
Bolt and nut that attaches the LH rear upper aft link to the subfame
134 Nm (98.8 lbs-ft)
  • 21 mm socket
  • 21 mm combination wrench
Bolt and nut that attaches the LH rear upper fore link to the subfame
84 Nm (61.9 lbs-ft)
  • 18 mm socket
  • 18 mm combination wrench
  • flex head ratchet
Bolt and nut that attaches the LH rear toe link to the subfame
85 Nm (62.7 lbs-ft)
  • 18 mm deep socket
  • 18 mm combination wrench
  • flex head ratchet
Nut that attaches the end link to the stabilizer bar
55 Nm (40.6 lbs-ft)
  • 15 mm socket
  • 5 mm hex socket
  • 15 mm flex head combination ratcheting wrench
  • flex head ratchet
LH front drive unit halfshaft nut
300 Nm (221.2 lbs-ft)
  • 32 mm deep impact socket
Replace