Torque Specifications - Chassis

Table 1. Torque Specifications: Insert - Subframe - Rear (Remove and Replace)
Description	Torque Value	Recommended Tools	Reuse/Replace	Notes
Rear subframe insert that threads into the rear underbody casting.	300 Nm (221.2 lbs-ft)	30mm socket Long ½ in breaker bar Flex head ½ in ratchet	Reuse

Table 2. Torque Specifications: Shear Plate - Rear Subframe - Front - LH (Remove and Replace)
Description	Torque Value	Recommended Tools	Reuse/Replace
Small bolts that attach the LH shear plate to the HV battery (non-Structural Pack)	35 Nm (25.8 lbs-ft)	13 mm socket 3 in extension	Reuse
Small bolts that attach the LH shear plate to the HV battery (Structural Pack)	62 Nm (45.7 lbs-ft)	13 mm socket 3 in extension
Large bolt that attaches the LH shear plate and rear subframe to the body	130 Nm (95.9 lbs-ft)	21 mm socket 6 in extension	Replace

Table 3. Torque Specifications: Subframe Assembly - Rear (Remove and Install)
Description	Torque Value	Recommended Tools	Reuse/Replace
Bolts that attach the LH rear brake caliper bracket to the knuckle	83 Nm (61.2 lbs-ft)	External Torx E18	Replace
Bolts that attach the LH rear damper at the top mount	41 Nm (30.2 lbs-ft)	15 mm socket 3 in extension	Reuse
Nut that attaches the rear drive unit ground strap to the body	10 Nm (7.4 lbs-ft)	10 mm 12-point deep socket	Reuse
Nuts that attach the HV battery to rear drive unit harness bracket to the HV battery	10 Nm (7.4 lbs-ft)	10 mm socket 4 in extension	Reuse
Small bolts that attach the LH shear plate to the HV battery (non-Structural Pack vehcles)	35 Nm (25.8 lbs-ft)	13 mm socket 3 in extension	Reuse
Small bolts that attach the LH shear plate to the HV battery (Structural Pack vehicles)	62 Nm (45.7 lbs-ft)	13 mm socket 3 in extension
Large bolt that attaches the LH shear plate and rear subframe to the body	130 Nm (95.9 lbs-ft)	21 mm socket 6 in extension	Replace
Bolts that attach the rear subframe to the body	165 Nm (121.7 lbs-ft)	21 mm socket 6 in extension	Replace

Table 4. Torque Specifications: Subframe Assembly - Rear (Remove and Replace)
Description	Torque Value	Recommended Tools	Reuse/Replace	Notes
Bolt that attaches the rear of the rear drive unit to the rear subframe	80 Nm (59.0 lbs-ft)	18 mm socket	Reuse
Bolt that attaches the LH mount of the rear drive unit to the rear subframe	80 Nm (59.0 lbs-ft)	18 mm socket	Reuse
Bolt that attaches the RH mount of the rear drive unit to the rear subframe	80 Nm (59.0 lbs-ft)	18 mm socket	Reuse
Bolt and nut that attaches the RH rear upper aft link to the subframe	134 Nm (98.8 lbs-ft)	21 mm socket 21 mm combination wrench	Reuse
Bolt and nut that attaches the RH rear upper fore link to the subframe	84 Nm (61.9 lbs-ft)	18 mm socket 18 mm combination wrench flex head ratchet	Reuse
Bolt and nut that attaches the RH rear toe link to the subframe	85 Nm (62.7 lbs-ft)	18 mm deep socket 18 mm combination wrench flex head ratchet	Reuse
Bolt and nut that attaches the RH rear lower fore link to the subframe	76 Nm (56.0 lbs-ft)	18 mm socket 18 mm combination wrench flex head ratchet	Reuse
Bolt that attaches the HV harness bracket to the inverter	6 Nm (4.4 lbs-ft)	10 mm socket	Reuse
Smaller bolts that attach the LH and RH shear plates to the vehicle (non-Structural Pack vehicles)	35 Nm (25.8 lbs-ft)	Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended: 13 mm socket 3 in extension	Reuse
Smaller bolts that attach the LH shear plate to the HV battery (Structural Pack vehicles)	62 Nm (45.7 lbs-ft)	13 mm socket 3 in extension
Large bolts that attach the LH and RH shear plates to the vehicle	130 Nm (95.9 lbs-ft)	21 mm socket 6 in extension	replace
Bolts that attach the LH and RH rear subframe to the body	165 Nm (121.7 lbs-ft)	21 mm socket 6 in extension	replace
Nut that attaches the HV battery to rear drive unit harness bracket to the HV battery	10 Nm (7.4 lbs-ft)	10 mm socket 4 in extension	Reuse
Nut that attaches the rear drive unit ground strap to the body	10 Nm (7.4 lbs-ft)	10 mm 12-point deep socket	Reuse
Bolts that attach the LH rear damper at the top mount	41 Nm (30.2 lbs-ft)	15 mm socket 3 in extension	Reuse
Bolts that attach the LH rear brake caliper bracket to the knuckle	83 Nm (61.2 lbs-ft)	External Torx E18	Replace
Bolt that attaches the rear LH ABS wheel speed sensor to the knuckle	5 Nm (3.7 lbs-ft)	10 mm socket 6 in extension	Reuse
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 and nut that attach the LH rear upper aft link to the knuckle	134 Nm (98.8 lbs-ft)	21 mm socket 6 in extension	Reuse	Note The bolt and nut will be tightened to specification during the Four Wheel Alignment (Check and Adjust) at the end of the Front Subframe Assembly (Remove and Install) procedure.
Bolt and nut that attach the LH rear upper fore link to the knuckle	84 Nm (61.9 lbs-ft)	21 mm socket 6 in extension	Reuse	Note The bolt and nut will be tightened to specification during the Four Wheel Alignment (Check and Adjust) at the end of the Front Subframe Assembly (Remove and Install) procedure.
Bolt and nut that attach the RH rear upper fore link to the knuckle	84 Nm (61.9 lbs-ft)	21 mm socket 6 in extension	Reuse
Bolt and nut that attach the LH rear toe link to the knuckle	76 Nm (56.0 lbs-ft)	18 mm socket	Reuse	Note The bolt and nut will be tightened to specification during the Four Wheel Alignment (Check and Adjust) at the end of the Front Subframe Assembly (Remove and Install) procedure.
Bolt and 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	Reuse	Note The bolt and nut will be tightened to specification during the Four Wheel Alignment (Check and Adjust) at the end of the Front Subframe Assembly (Remove and Install) procedure.
Bolt and 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	Reuse	Note The bolt and nut will be tightened to specification during the Four Wheel Alignment (Check and Adjust) at the end of the Front Subframe Assembly (Remove and Install) procedure.
Bolt and nut that attach the LH rear damper assembly to the LH rear lower aft link	115 Nm (84.8 lbs-ft)	21 mm socket 21 mm combination wrench Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench	Reuse
Bolt and nut that attaches the LH rear lower fore link to the subframe	76 Nm (56.0 lbs-ft)	18 mm socket 18 mm combination wrench flex head ratchet
Bolt and nut that attaches the LH rear upper aft link to the subframe	134 Nm (98.8 lbs-ft)	21 mm socket 21 mm combination wrench
Bolt and nut that attaches the LH rear upper fore link to the subframe	84 Nm (61.9 lbs-ft)	18 mm socket 18 mm combination wrench flex head ratchet
Bolt and nut that attaches the LH rear toe link to the subframe	85 Nm (62.7 lbs-ft)	18 mm deep socket 18 mm combination wrench flex head ratchet
Nut that attaches the end link to the stabilizer bar	55 Nm (40.6 lbs-ft)	15 mm socket 5 mm hex socket 15 mm flex head combination ratcheting wrench flex head ratchet
LH front drive unit halfshaft nut	300 Nm (221.2 lbs-ft)	32 mm deep impact socket	Replace

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