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Suspension - Front - Check Torque: Procedure

  1. Remove the LH and RH front wheels. See WHEEL (REMOVE AND INSTALL) .
  2. Remove the front aero shield panel. See PANEL - AERO SHIELD - FRONT (REMOVE AND REPLACE) .
  3. Remove the clips (x2) that attach the valance to the front stabilizer bar brackets.
    G14749068Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  4. Check the torque for the nuts that attach the front stabilizer bar to the front subframe, and then mark the nuts with a paint pen.

    35 N.m (25.8 ft-lbs) 

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  5. Check the torque for the nut that attaches the LH front stabilizer bar link to the LH front spring and damper assembly, and then mark the nut with a paint pen.

    98 N.m (72.3 ft-lbs) 

    G14749071Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  6. Check the torque for the nut that attaches the LH tie rod end to the LH knuckle, and then mark the nut with a paint pen.

    180 N.m (132.7 ft-lbs) 

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  7. Check the torque for the nut that attaches the LH upper control arm to the LH knuckle, and then mark the nut with a paint pen.

    56 N.m (41.3 ft-lbs) 

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  8. Check the torque for the nut that attaches the LH front lower compliance link to the front subframe, and then mark the nut with a paint pen.

    115 N.m (84.8 ft-lbs) 

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  9. Check the torque for the nuts that attach the LH front lower lateral link to the front subframe, and then mark the nuts with a paint pen.

    115 N.m (84.8 ft-lbs) 

    G14749075Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  10. Check the torque for the nut that attaches the LH front lower compliance link to the LH knuckle, and then mark the nut with a paint pen.

    180 N.m (132.7 ft-lbs) 

    G14749076Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  11. Check the torque for the nut that attaches the LH front lower lateral link to the LH knuckle, and then mark the nut with a paint pen.

    180 N.m (132.7 ft-lbs) 

    G14749077Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  12. Check the torque for the nut that attaches the LH front stabilizer bar link to the front stabilizer bar, and then mark the nut with a paint pen.

    98 N.m (72.3 ft-lbs) 

    G14749078Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  13. Repeat step  5 through step  12 on the RH side of the front suspension.
  14. Install the LH and RH front wheels. See WHEEL (REMOVE AND INSTALL) .
  15. Raise the vehicle on a 4 post lift. See RAISE VEHICLE - 4 POST LIFT .
  16. Check the torque for the nut that attaches the LH front spring and damper assembly to the LH front lower lateral link, and then mark the nut with a paint pen.

    106 N.m (78.2 ft-lbs) 

    G14749079Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  17. Check the torque for the nut that attaches the RH front spring and damper assembly to the RH front lower lateral link, and then mark the nut with a paint pen.

    106 N.m (78.2 ft-lbs) 

    G14749080Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  18. Install the clips (x2) that attach the valance to the front stabilizer bar brackets.
    G14749081Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  19. Install the front aero shield panel. See PANEL - AERO SHIELD - FRONT (REMOVE AND REPLACE) .
  20. Remove the vehicle from the 4 post lift. See RAISE VEHICLE - 4 POST LIFT .
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