Torque Specifications - Suspension
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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) |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |