Tesla Model S: Suspension - Rear - Check Torque

Warning: If the vehicle has air suspension, activate "Jack" mode on the touchscreen before raising and supporting the vehicle.

Check the tightening torque of the following fasteners:

1. Sway bar to the drop link (torque 70 Nm). Caution: To prevent ball joint damage, always hold the ball joint pin with a wrench while loosening or tightening the lock nut.

   

2. Drop link to the lower control arm (torque 70 Nm). Caution: To prevent ball joint damage, always hold the ball joint pin with a wrench while loosening or tightening the lock nut.

   

3. Toe link to the subframe (torque 80 Nm).

   

4. Lower control arm to the subframe (torque 115 Nm).

   

5. Integral link to the knuckle (torque 130 Nm).

   

6. Integral link to the lower control arm (torque 130 Nm).

   

7. Upper link to the subframe (torque 130 Nm).

   

8. Toe link to the knuckle (torque 130 Nm).

   

9. Lower control arm to the knuckle (torque 190 Nm).

   

10. Shock absorber to the knuckle (torque 140 Nm).

    

11. Upper link to the knuckle (torque 140 Nm).

    

READ NEXT: