Tesla Model 3: Suspension - Front (Check Torque)

Procedure

1. Remove the LH and RH front wheels. See Wheel (Remove and Install).
2. Remove the front aero shield panel. See Panel - Aero Shield - Front (Remove and Replace).

3. Remove the clips (x2) that attach the valance to the front stabilizer bar brackets.

4. Check the torque for the nuts that attach the front stabilizer bar to the front subframe, and then mark the nuts with a paint pen. Torque 35 Nm

5. Check the torque for the nut that attaches the LH front stabilizer bar link to the LH front spring and damper assembly, and then mark the nut with a paint pen.   Torque 98 Nm

6. Check the torque for the nut that attaches the LH tie rod end to the LH knuckle, and then mark the nut with a paint pen. Torque 180 Nm

7. Check the torque for the nut that attaches the LH upper control arm to the LH knuckle, and then mark the nut with a paint pen. Torque 56 Nm

8. Check the torque for the nut that attaches the LH front lower compliance link to the front subframe, and then mark the nut with a paint pen. Torque 115 Nm

9. Check the torque for the nuts that attach the LH front lower lateral link to the front subframe, and then mark the nuts with a paint pen.   Torque 115 Nm

10. Check the torque for the nut that attaches the LH front lower compliance link to the LH knuckle, and then mark the nut with a paint pen. Torque 180 Nm

11. Check the torque for the nut that attaches the LH front lower lateral link to the LH knuckle, and then mark the nut with a paint pen. Torque 180 Nm

12. Check the torque for the nut that attaches the LH front stabilizer bar link to the front stabilizer bar, and then mark the nut with a paint pen. Torque 98 Nm
13. Repeat step 5 through step 12 on the RH side of the front suspension
14. Install the LH and RH front wheels. See Wheel (Remove and Install).
15. Raise the vehicle on a 4 post lift. See Raise Vehicle - 4 Post Lift.

16. Check the torque for the nut that attaches the LH front spring and damper assembly to the LH front lower lateral link, and then mark the nut with a paint pen. Torque 106 Nm

17. Check the torque for the nut that attaches the RH front spring and damper assembly to the RH front lower lateral link, and then mark the nut with a paint pen. Torque 106 Nm

18. Install the clips (x2) that attach the valance to the front stabilizer bar brackets.
19. Install the front aero shield panel. See Panel - Aero Shield - Front (Remove and Replace).
20. Remove the vehicle from the 4 post lift. See Raise Vehicle - 4 Post Lift.

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