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Torque Specifications - Suspension

TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS - FRONT SUSPENSION ARMS - FRONT LOWER COMPLIANCE LINK - LH (REMOVE AND REPLACE)

Description Torque Value Recommended Tools Reuse/Replace Notes
Nut that attaches the LH front lower compliance link to the knuckle 180 N.m (132.7 lbs-ft) 
  • Breaker bar
  • 22 mm deep socket
  • Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
  • Cordless Ratchet/Impact Driver
 Replace  
Bolt and nut that attach the LH front lower compliance link to the front subframe 115 N.m (84.8 lbs-ft) 
  • 21 mm socket
  • Cordless Ratchet/Impact Driver
  • Ratchet/torque wrench
 Reuse  
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS - SUSPENSION - REAR SUSPENSION (INCLUDING HUBS) - REAR SUSPENSION ARMS - RR TOE LINK ASSY, LH (REMOVE AND REPLACE)

Description Torque Value Recommended Tools Reuse/Replace Notes
Bolt and nut that attach the LH rear toe link to the LH rear suspension knuckle 76 N.m (56.0 lbs-ft) 
  • Cordless 3/8 in 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 N.m (62.7 lbs-ft) 
  • Cordless 3/8 in Dr Impact
  • 18 mm deep socket
  • Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
  • 18 mm 12pt combination wrench
 Reuse  
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS - SUSPENSION - REAR SUSPENSION (INCLUDING HUBS) - REAR SUSPENSION ARMS - REAR UPPER FORE LINK, RH (REMOVE AND REPLACE)

Description Torque Value Recommended Tools Reuse/Replace Notes
Bolt and nut that attach the RH rear upper fore link to the knuckle 76 N.m (56.0 lbs-ft) 
  • 18 mm socket
  • 18 mm 12pt combination wrench
  • 3 in extension
  • Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
 Reuse  
Bolt and nut that attach the RH rear upper fore link to the subframe 76 N.m (56.0 lbs-ft) 
  • 18 mm socket
  • Ratchet/torque wrench
  • 18 mm 12pt combination wrench
  • Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
  • 6 in extension
 Reuse  
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS - SUSPENSION - REAR SUSPENSION (INCLUDING HUBS) - REAR SUSPENSION ARMS - REAR LOWER FORE LINK, LH (REMOVE AND REPLACE)

Description Torque Value Recommended Tools Reuse/Replace Notes
Small bolts (x2) that attach the LH shear plate to the HV battery 35 N.m (25.8 lbs-ft) 
  • Cordless 3/8 in Dr Impact
  • 3 in extension
  • 13 mm socket
 Reuse  
Larger bolt that attach the LH shear plate to the HV battery 130 N.m (95.9 lbs-ft) 
  • Cordless 3/8 in Dr Impact
  • 6 in extension
  • 21 mm deep socket
  • Ratchet/torque wrench
 Reuse  
Bolt and nut that attach the LH rear fore lower link to the LH rear suspension knuckle 76 N.m (56.0 lbs-ft) 
  • Cordless 3/8 in 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 N.m (56.0 lbs-ft) 
  • 18 mm socket
  • Ratchet/torque wrench
  • Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
 Reuse  
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS - SUSPENSION - REAR SUSPENSION (INCLUDING HUBS) - REAR SUSPENSION ARMS - RR LWR AFT LINK ASSY - LH (REMOVE AND REPLACE)

Description Torque Value Recommended Tools Reuse/Replace Notes
Bolts (x2) that attach the front of the diffuser to the body 4 N.m (2.9 lbs-ft) 
  • Cordless 3/8 in 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 N.m (84.8 lbs-ft) 
  • 21 mm socket
  • 21 mm combination wrench
 Reuse  
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS - FRONT SUSPENSION ARMS - FRONT UPPER CONTROL ARM ASSEMBLY, LH (REMOVE AND REPLACE)

Description Torque Value Recommended Tools Reuse/Replace Notes
Bolts (x4) that attach the LH front upper control arm mount to the body 35 N.m (25.8 lbs-ft) 
62 N.m (45.7 lbs-ft) 
  • Cordless Ratchet/Impact Driver
  • 13 mm socket
  • 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 N.m (72.3 lbs-ft) 
  • 18 mm combination wrench
  • Torx T40 socket
  • Cordless Ratchet/Impact Driver
  • Ratchet/torque wrench
 Replace  
Bolt and nut that attach the LH front upper control arm to the knuckle 56 N.m (41.3 lbs-ft) 
  • 15 mm combination wrench
  • Torx T50 socket
  • Cordless Ratchet/Impact Driver
  • Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
 Nut: Replace; Bolt: Reuse  
Bolts (x2) that attach the LH front upper control arm to the front upper control arm mount 50 N.m (36.9 lbs-ft) 
  • 13 mm deep socket
  • Cordless Ratchet/Impact Driver
  • Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
 Reuse  
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS - FRONT COIL SPRING AND DAMPER - DAMPER ASSEMBLY FRONT LH, COIL E3 DM (REMOVE AND REPLACE)

Description Torque Value Recommended Tools Reuse/Replace Notes
Nuts (x3) that attach the LH front damper assembly to the LH front upper control arm mount 23 N.m (17.0 lbs-ft) 
  • Cordless Ratchet/Impact Driver
  • Torque wrench with angle measurement
 Reuse  
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 N.m (17.0 lbs-ft) 
  • 13 mm socket
  • Cordless Ratchet/Impact Driver
  • Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
 Reuse  
Bolt and nut that attach the strut to the lower control arm 106 N.m (78.2 lbs-ft) 
  • 21 mm combination wrench
  • 21 mm socket
  • Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
 Reuse  
Bolt that attaches the LH front rotor to the LH front hub 5 N.m (3.7 lbs-ft) 
  • Cordless Ratchet/Impact Driver
  • 10 mm socket
  • 2 in extension
 Reuse  
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS - DAMPER - REAR - LH (REMOVE AND REPLACE)

Description Torque Value Recommended Tools Reuse/Replace Notes
Bolt that attaches the LH rear brake rotor to the hub 5 N.m (3.7 lbs-ft) 
  • Cordless Ratchet/Impact Driver
  • 10 mm socket
  • 2 in extension
 Reuse  
Bolts that attach the rear damper to the body at the top mount 41 N.m (30.2 lbs-ft) 
  • Cordless Ratchet/Impact Driver
  • 15 mm socket
  • 3 in extension
 Reuse  
Nut and bolt securing rear damper to rear lower aft link 115 N.m (84.8 lbs-ft) 
  • Cordless Ratchet/Impact Driver
  • 21 mm socket
 Reuse Mark with paint pen
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS - FRONT KNUCKLE - HUB AND BEARING - HUB ASSEMBLY, DRIVEN (REMOVE AND REPLACE)

Description Torque Value Recommended Tools Reuse/Replace Notes
LH front drive unit halfshaft nut 300 N.m (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 N.m (62.7 lbs-ft) 
  • 18 mm socket
  • Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
  • Cordless Ratchet/Impact Driver
 Reuse  
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS - FRONT STABILIZER BAR AND LINKS - FRONT STABAR BUSH BRACKET (REMOVE AND REPLACE)

Description Torque Value Recommended Tools Reuse/Replace Notes
Nut that attaches the LH front stabilizer bar to the front stabilizer bar link 98 N.m (72.3 lbs-ft) 
  • 18 mm socket
  • Ratchet/torque wrench
  • Cordless Ratchet/Impact Driver
 Replace  
Nuts (x2) that attach the LH front stabilizer bar to the front subframe 35 N.m (25.8 lbs-ft) 
  • 15 mm deep socket
  • 6 in extension
  • Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
  • Cordless Ratchet/Impact Driver
 Replace  
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS - FRONT KNUCKLE - HUB AND BEARING - HUB ASSEMBLY, NON - DRIVEN (REMOVE AND REPLACE)

Description Torque Value Recommended Tools Reuse/Replace Notes
Bolts (x3) that attach the LH front hub to the knuckle 85 N.m (62.7 lbs-ft) 
  • 18 mm socket
  • Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
  • Cordless Ratchet/Impact Driver
 Reuse  
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS - HUB ASSEMBLY - REAR - LH (REMOVE AND REPLACE)

Description Torque Value Recommended Tools Reuse/Replace Notes
Bolts (x3) that attach the LH rear hub to the knuckle 78 N.m (57.5 lbs-ft) 
  • 3 in extension
  • 18 mm socket
  • Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
 Reuse  
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS - REAR STABILIZER BAR AND LINKS - STABAR LINK, REAR - LEFT (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 N.m (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 drop link to the LH rear knuckle 55 N.m (40.6 lbs-ft) 
  • 5 mm hex
  • 15 mm combination flex head wrench
  • 15 mm socket
  • Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
 Replace  
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS - REAR SUSPENSION ARMS - REAR UPPER AFT LINK ASSEMBLY (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 suspension knuckle 134 N.m (98.8 lbs-ft) 
  • 21 mm combination wrench
  • 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 N.m (98.8 lbs-ft) 
  • 21 mm combination wrench
  • 21 mm socket
  • Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
 Reuse  
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS - REAR SUSPENSION ARMS - REAR UPPER FORE LINK ASSEMBLY, STAMP (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 76 N.m (56.0 lbs-ft) 
  • 18 mm combination wrench
  • 18 mm socket
  • Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
 Reuse  
Bolt and nut that attach the LH rear upper fore link to the subframe 76 N.m (56.0 lbs-ft) 
  • 18 mm combination wrench
  • 18 mm socket
  • Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
 Reuse  
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS - REAR COIL SPRING AND DAMPER - REAR SPRING ASSEMBLY, COIL 74.0 - 7200 E3 RWD, E3 DM (REMOVE AND REPLACE)

Description Torque Value Recommended Tools Reuse/Replace Notes
Bolt and nut that attach the LH damper to the LH rear lower aft link 115 N.m (84.8 lbs-ft) 
  • Cordless Ratchet/Impact Driver
  • 21 mm socket
  • Ratchet/torque wrench
 Reuse  
Bolt and nut that attach the LH rear lower control arm to the knuckle 115 N.m (84.8 lbs-ft) 
  • Cordless Ratchet/Impact Driver
  • 21 mm socket
  • Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
 Reuse  
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

Description Torque Value Recommended Tools Reuse/Replace Notes
Nut that attaches the LH front lower aft link to the knuckle 180 N.m (132.7 lbs-ft) 
  • Cordless Ratchet/Impact Driver
  • 22 mm socket
  • Ratchet/torque wrench
 Replace  
Nut that attach LH front lower lateral link to the knuckle 180 N.m (132.7 lbs-ft) 
  • Cordless Ratchet/Impact Driver
  • 22 mm socket
  • Ratchet/torque wrench
 Replace  
Nut that attaches the LH front tie rod end to the LH front suspension knuckle 180 N.m (132.7 lbs-ft) 
  • Cordless Ratchet/Impact Driver
  • 22 mm socket
  • Ratchet/torque wrench
 Replace  
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS - SUSPENSION - FRONT SUSPENSION (INCLUDING HUBS) - FRONT SUSPENSION ARMS - FRONT LOWER LATERAL LINK - LH (REMOVE AND REPLACE)

Description Torque Value Recommended Tools Reuse/Replace Notes
Nut that attach LH front lower lateral link to the knuckle 180 N.m (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 135 N.m (99.6 lbs-ft) 
  • Cordless Ratchet/Impact Driver
  • 21 mm deep socket
  • Ratchet/torque wrench
 Replace Install only bolt PN 1109912-00-B (China 1109912-99-B) or newer, which has patch material on the bolt threads.
Bolt and nut that attach the LH strut to the LH front lower lateral link 106 N.m (78.2 lbs-ft) 
  • Cordless Ratchet/Impact Driver
  • 21 mm deep socket
  • Ratchet/torque wrench
 Reuse  
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS - SUSPENSION - FRONT SUSPENSION (INCLUDING HUBS) - FRONT SUSPENSION ARMS - FRONT LOWER LATERAL LINK - PAIR (REMOVE AND REPLACE)

Description Torque Value Recommended Tools Reuse/Replace Notes
Nuts that attach the LH and RH front lower compliance link to the knuckle 180 N.m (132.7 lbs-ft) 
  • Cordless Ratchet/Impact Driver
  • 22 mm deep socket
  • Ratchet/torque wrench
 Replace 1109263-00-B
Bolts that attach the LH and RH front lower lateral link to the front subframe 135 N.m (99.6 lbs-ft) 
  • Cordless Ratchet/Impact Driver
  • 21 mm deep socket
  • Ratchet/torque wrench
 Replace Install only bolt PN 1109912-00-B (China 1109912-99-B) or newer, which has patch material on the bolt threads.
Bolt and nut that attach the LH and RH strut to the LH front lower lateral link 106 N.m (78.2 lbs-ft) 
  • Cordless Ratchet/Impact Driver
  • 21 mm deep socket
  • Ratchet/torque wrench
 Reuse  
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS - FRONT SUSPENSION ARMS - FRONT LOWER COMPLIANCE LINK - PAIR (REMOVE AND REPLACE)

Description Torque Value Recommended Tools Reuse/Replace Notes
Nut that attaches the LH and RH front lower compliance links to the knuckle 180 N.m (132.7 lbs-ft) 
  • Cordless Ratchet/Impact Driver
  • 22 mm deep socket
  • Ratchet/torque wrench
 Replace 1109263-00-B
Bolt and nut that attach the LH and RH front lower compliance links to the front subframe 115 N.m (84.8 lbs-ft) 
  • Cordless Ratchet/Impact Driver
  • 21 mm deep socket
  • Ratchet/torque wrench
 Reuse  
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS - REAR STABILIZER BAR AND LINKS - REAR STABILIZER BAR ASSEMBLY (REMOVE AND REPLACE)

Description Torque Value Recommended Tools Reuse/Replace Notes
Nuts (x2) that attach the stabilizer bar to the end links 55 N.m (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 N.m (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
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