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Torque Specifications - Chassis

TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS - CHASSIS - CHASSIS AND SUBFRAMES - REAR SUBFRAME - REAR SUBFRAME ASSEMBLY (REMOVE AND REPLACE)

Description Torque Value Recommended Tools Reuse/Replace Notes
Nut that secures the rear drive unit ground strap to the vehicle 10 N.m (7.4 lbs-ft) 
  • Ratchet/torque wrench
  • 10 mm 12-point deep socket
Reuse  
Nut that attaches the rear drive unit HV cable bracket to the HV battery 10 N.m (7.4 lbs-ft) 
  • 10 mm Magnetic Deep Nutsetter
  • Cordless Ratchet/Impact Driver
  • 10 mm socket
  • Ratchet/torque wrench
Reuse  
LH and RH rear bolts that attach the subframe to body 165 N.m (121.7 lbs-ft) 
  • Ratchet/torque wrench
  • 6 in extension
  • 21 mm socket
Replace  
LH, RH and rear bolts that attach the drive unit to subframe 80 N.m (59.0 lbs-ft) 
  • Ratchet/torque wrench
  • 18 mm socket
Reuse