Torque Specifications - Chassis

Table 1. Torque Specifications: Shear Plate - Rear Subframe - LH (Remove and Replace)
Description Torque Value Recommended Tools Reuse/Replace Notes
Smaller bolts that attach the LH shear plate to the HV battery
64 Nm (47.2 lbs-ft)
  • 13 mm socket
 Reuse
Larger bolt that attaches the LH shear plate and rear subframe to the body
125 Nm (92.2 lbs-ft)
  • 21 mm socket
 Replace 2086675-00-A
Table 2. Torque Specifications: Front Subframe (Dual Motor) (Remove and Replace)
Description Torque Value Recommended Tools Reuse/Replace Notes
Bolt that attach the steering column to the steering gear assembly
18 Nm (13.3 lbs-ft)
  • Ratchet 1/4in Dr Std
  • Socket 1/4in Dr. 6pt. Std. x 13mm
 Replace 1111523-00-A
Bolts (x4) that attach the front end carrier to the LH and RH subframe crash cans
16 Nm (11.8 lbs-ft)
  • 13 mm socket
 Reuse
Bolt that attaches the LH front brake hose bracket to the LH front knuckle
5 Nm (3.7 lbs-ft)
  • 10 mm socket
 Reuse
Bolts (x2) that attach the LH front brake caliper to the LH front knuckle
94 Nm (69.3 lbs-ft)
  • External Torx E18
 Replace 1088969-00-B
Bolt that attaches the LH front ABS wheel speed sensor to the knuckle
5 Nm (3.7 lbs-ft)
  • Torx T30 socket
  • Cordless Ratchet/Impact Driver
  • Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
  • 4 in extension
Reuse
Nut that attach the LH tie rod outer assembly to LH front knuckle
180 Nm (132.7 lbs-ft)
  • 22 mm deep socket
 Replace 1109263-00-A
Bolt and a new nut that attach the LH front upper control arm to the knuckle
56 Nm (41.3 lbs-ft)
  • 15 mm socket
  • Torx T50 socket
Replace 1111145-00-A
Nuts that attach the LH and RH front lower lateral links to the struts
106 Nm (78.2 lbs-ft)
  • 21 mm socket
Reuse
Bolt that attaches the front drive unit ground strap to the front drive unit
10 Nm (7.4 lbs-ft)
  • 10 mm socket
 Reuse
Bolt that attaches the front drive unit HV harness to the front drive unit
10 Nm (7.4 lbs-ft)
  • 10 mm socket
 Reuse
Larger bolts (x2) that attach the rear portion of the front subframe to the body
125 Nm (92.2 lbs-ft)
  • SKT, 1/2" DR, SHALLOW, 21MM - 1115108-00-B
  • Breaker bar
  • Torque wrench with angle measurement
 Replace 1456640-00-A
Bolts that attaches the LH and RH motor mounts to the body
105 Nm (77.4 lbs-ft)
  • External Torx E18
  • Torque wrench with angle measurement
 Reuse
Smaller bolts (x2) that attach the rear portion of the front subframe to the body
50 Nm (36.9 lbs-ft)
  • 15 mm socket
  • Torque wrench with angle measurement
 Replace 1461654-00-A
Bolts (x2) that attach the front portion of the front subframe to the body
72 Nm (53.1 lbs-ft)
  • 18 mm socket
 Replace 1461643-00-A
Bolts (x2) that attach the middle portion of the front subframe to the body
50 Nm (36.9 lbs-ft)
  • 15 mm socket
 Replace 1461652-00-A
Bolt that attaches the front motor mount to the front subframe
80 Nm (59.0 lbs-ft)
  • 18 mm socket
  • Torque wrench with angle measurement
 Reuse
Bolts (x2) that attach the LH front subframe crash can to the front subframe
53 Nm (39.1 lbs-ft)
  • 15 mm deep socket
 Reuse
Bolts (x2) that attach the RH front subframe crash can to the front subframe
53 Nm (39.1 lbs-ft)
  • 15 mm deep socket
 Reuse
Inner bolts (x2) that attach the steering gear assembly to the front subframe
75 Nm (55.3 lbs-ft)
  • 18 mm socket
 Reuse
Outer bolts (x2) that attach the steering gear assembly to the front subframe
47 Nm (34.7 lbs-ft)
  • 15 mm socket
 Reuse
Bolt and nut that attach the LH front lower compliance link to the front subframe
115 Nm (84.8 lbs-ft)
  • 21 mm socket
 Reuse
Bolts (x2) that attach the LH front lower lateral link to the front subframe
190 Nm (140.1 lbs-ft)
  • 21 mm socket
 Replace Install only bolt PN 2123635-00-A, which has patch material on the bolt threads.

Note: This bolt is only available outside of NA. If in NA, use 1109912-00-B and torque to 135 Nm.
Table 3. Torque Specifications: Front Subframe (RWD) (Remove and Replace)
Description Torque Value Recommended Tools Reuse/Replace Notes
Bolt that attach the steering column to the steering gear assembly
18 Nm (13.3 lbs-ft)
  • Ratchet 1/4in Dr Std
  • Socket 1/4in Dr. 6pt. Std. x 13mm
 Replace 1111523-00-A
Bolts (x4) that attach the front end carrier to the LH and RH subframe crash cans
16 Nm (11.8 lbs-ft)
  • 13 mm socket
 Reuse
Nut that attach the LH tie rod outer assembly to LH front knuckle
180 Nm (132.7 lbs-ft)
  • 22 mm deep socket
 Replace 1109263-00-A
Nuts that attach the LH and RH front lower lateral links to the struts
106 Nm (78.2 lbs-ft)
  • 21 mm socket
Reuse
Larger bolts (x2) that attach the rear portion of the front subframe to the body
125 Nm (92.2 lbs-ft)
  • SKT, 1/2" DR, SHALLOW, 21MM - 1115108-00-B
  • Breaker bar
  • Torque wrench with angle measurement
 Replace 1456640-00-A
Smaller bolts (x2) that attach the rear portion of the front subframe to the body
50 Nm (36.9 lbs-ft)
  • 15 mm socket
  • Torque wrench with angle measurement
 Replace 1461654-00-A
Bolts (x2) that attach the front portion of the front subframe to the body
72 Nm (53.1 lbs-ft)
  • 18 mm socket
 Replace 1461643-00-A
Bolts (x2) that attach the middle portion of the front subframe to the body
50 Nm (36.9 lbs-ft)
  • 15 mm socket
 Replace 1461652-00-A
Bolts (x2) that attach the LH front subframe crash can to the front subframe
53 Nm (39.1 lbs-ft)
  • 15 mm deep socket
 Reuse
Bolts (x2) that attach the RH front subframe crash can to the front subframe
53 Nm (39.1 lbs-ft)
  • 15 mm deep socket
 Reuse
Inner bolts (x2) that attach the steering gear assembly to the front subframe
75 Nm (55.3 lbs-ft)
  • 18 mm socket
 Reuse
Outer bolts (x2) that attach the steering gear assembly to the front subframe
47 Nm (34.7 lbs-ft)
  • 15 mm socket
 Reuse
Bolt and nut that attach the LH front lower compliance link to the front subframe
115 Nm (84.8 lbs-ft)
  • 21 mm socket
 Reuse
Bolts (x2) that attach the LH front lower lateral link to the front subframe
190 Nm (140.1 lbs-ft)
  • 21 mm socket
 Replace Install only bolt PN 2123635-00-A, which has patch material on the bolt threads.

Note: This bolt is only available outside of NA. If in NA, use 1109912-00-B and torque to 135 Nm.
Table 4. Torque Specifications: Brace - Rear Subframe (Remove and Replace)
Description Torque Value Recommended Tools Reuse/Replace Notes
Bolts (x2) that attach the rear subframe brace to the rear subframe
125 Nm (92.2 lbs-ft)
  • SKTWRNCH-1/2IN-SHORT-HEX-WS21 ZEBRA
 Reuse
Table 5. Torque Specifications: Rear Subframe (Remove and Install)
Description Torque Value Recommended Tools Reuse/Replace Notes
Nut that attaches the RDU ground strap to the body
10 Nm (7.4 lbs-ft)
  • Socket 1/4in Dr. 12pt. Deep x 10mm
 Reuse
Bolts (x2) that attach the LH/RH rear caliper to the LH/RH rear knuckle
83 Nm (61.2 lbs-ft)
  • E18 Torx Low Profile Socket
 Replace 1088969-00-B
Bolts (x2) that attach the LH/RH rear damper to the body
41 Nm (30.2 lbs-ft)
  • Socket 3/8in Dr. 6pt. Std. x 15mm
 Reuse
Nut that attaches the RDU HV cable bracket to the HV battery
10 Nm (7.4 lbs-ft)
  • SOCKET, 1/4" DR., DEEP, MAGNETIC, 10MM
 Reuse
Table 6. Torque Specifications: Rear Subframe (Remove and Replace)
Description Torque Value Recommended Tools Reuse/Replace Notes
Nut that attaches the RDU ground strap to the body
10 Nm (7.4 lbs-ft)
  • Socket 1/4in Dr. 12pt. Deep x 10mm
 Reuse
Bolts (x2) that attach the LH/RH rear caliper to the LH/RH rear knuckle
83 Nm (61.2 lbs-ft)
  • E18 Torx Low Profile Socket
 Replace 1088969-00-B
Bolt and nut that attach the rear damper to the rear lower aft link
115 Nm (84.8 lbs-ft)
  • 21 mm socket
Reuse
Nut that attaches the RDU HV cable bracket to the HV battery
10 Nm (7.4 lbs-ft)
  • SOCKET, 1/4" DR., DEEP, MAGNETIC, 10MM
 Reuse
Bolt and nut that attach the LH rear lower fore link to the subframe
76 Nm (56.0 lbs-ft)
  • 18 mm socket
 Reuse
Bolt and nut that attach the LH rear upper fore link to the subframe
84 Nm (61.9 lbs-ft)
  • 18 mm combination wrench
  • 18 mm socket
 Reuse
Bolt, gasket and nut that attach the LH rear toe link to the subframe
85 Nm (62.7 lbs-ft)
  • 18 mm deep socket
  • 18mm 12pt combination wrench
 Reuse
Bolt and nut that attach the LH rear lower aft link to the rear subframe
115 Nm (84.8 lbs-ft)
  • 21 mm socket
  • 21 mm combination wrench
 Reuse
Bolt and nut that attach the LH rear upper aft link to the subframe
134 Nm (98.8 lbs-ft)
  • 21 mm combination wrench
  • 21 mm socket
 Reuse
Bolts (x3) that attach the LH, RH, and rear of the drive unit to the subframe.
80 Nm (59.0 lbs-ft)
  • Socket 3/8in Dr. 6pt. Std. x 18mm
 Reuse