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Torque Specifications - Suspension

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
   
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
   
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
   
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
   
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
   
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
   
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
   
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
   
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
   
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
   
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
   
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