- Your #1 online resource for torque specs
By Vauxford - Own work, CC BY-SA 4.0
Below you'll find the tightening torques for the Tesla Model 3 in both Nm and ft/lbs. The first table contains the most-used torque settings. The tables after it contain all torque spec values I could find.
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| Part | Description | Torque (Nm) | Torque (ft/lbs) | Remarks | Applies to | |
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| Oil pump | Oil pump to Front drive unit bolts | 5 | 4 |
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| Oil pump | Oil pump to Rear drive unit bolts | 5 | 4 |
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| Battery | 12V battery positive/negative cable to Battery terminal | 6 | 4 |
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| Battery | 12V battery beam bolts | 9 | 7 | Dual motor |
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| Battery | 12V battery bracket beam to Body bolts | 9 | 7 |
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| Battery | 12V battery beam to 12V battery bracket bolts | 9 | 7 | Dual motor |
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| Battery | Front controller to 12V battery bracket beam bolts | 10 | 7 |
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| Battery | Tie down bracket to Battery bracket nut | 9 | 7 |
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| Battery | 12V battery tie down strap nut/bolt | 5 | 4 |
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| Part | Description | Torque (Nm) | Torque (ft/lbs) | Remarks | Applies to | |
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| Wheel hub assembly | Front hub to Front knuckle bolts | 85 | 63 | Dual motor |
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| Wheel hub assembly | Front hub to Front knuckle bolts | 85 | 63 |
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| Wheel hub assembly | Rear hub to Knuckle bolts | 85 | 63 |
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| Wheel hub assembly | Front rotor to Front hub bolt | 5 | 4 | Dual motor |
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| Wheel hub assembly | Rear brake rotor to Hub bolt | 5 | 4 |
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| Transmission fluid pan | Oil filter to Front drive unit | 3 | 2 |
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| Transmission fluid pan | Oil filter to Rear drive unit | 3 | 2 |
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| Transmission fluid pan | Fill plug to Rear drive unit | 15 | 11 |
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| Transmission mount/case | Mount to Front drive unit bolts | 35 | 26 |
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| Transmission mount/case | Front drive unit to Front subframe bolt | 80 | 59 |
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| Transmission mount/case | Rear drive unit to Rear subframe bolts and nuts | 70 | 52 |
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| Transmission mount/case | Front drive unit ground strap to Front drive unit bolt | 6 | 4 |
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| Drive/Axle shaft | Front drive unit halfshaft nut | 245 | 181 |
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| Drive/Axle shaft | Rear drive unit halfshaft nut | 245 | 181 |
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| Part | Description | Torque (Nm) | Torque (ft/lbs) | Remarks | Applies to | |
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| Tie rod end | Front tie rod end to Front suspension knuckle | 180 | 133 | Dual motor |
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| Tie rod end | Front tie rod end to Front suspension knuckle | 180 | 133 |
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| Tie rod end | Outer tie rod end jamb nut | 80 | 59 | Dual motor |
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| Tie rod end | Outer tie rod end jamb nut | 80 | 59 |
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| Steering knuckle | Knuckle to Lower lateral link nut | 180 | 133 | Dual motor |
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| Steering knuckle | Front lower lateral link to Front suspension knuckle nut | 180 | 133 |
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| Steering knuckle | Front lower compliance link to Front suspension knuckle nut | 180 | 133 | Dual motor |
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| Steering knuckle | Front lower compliance link to Front suspension knuckle nut | 180 | 133 |
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| Steering knuckle | Rear upper aft link to Rear suspension knuckle bolt and nut | 134 | 99 |
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| Steering knuckle | Rear aft lower link to Rear suspension knuckle bolt and nut | 115 | 85 |
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| Steering knuckle | Rear upper fore link to Rear suspension knuckle bolt and nut | 76 | 56 |
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| Steering knuckle | Rear lower fore link to Rear suspension knuckle bolt and nut | 76 | 56 |
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| Steering knuckle | Toe link to Rear suspension knuckle bolt and nut | 76 | 56 |
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| Steering rack | Steering gear assembly to Front subframe outer bolts | 27 | 20 | Dual motor |
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| Steering rack | Steering gear assembly to Front subframe outer bolts | 27 | 20 |
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| Steering rack | Steering gear assembly to Front subframe inner bolts | 75 | 55 | Dual motor |
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| Steering rack | Steering gear assembly to Front subframe inner bolts | 75 | 55 |
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| Steering rack | Steering gear assembly to Electric steering column bolt | 18 | 13 | Dual motor |
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| Steering rack | Steering gear assembly to Electric steering column bolt | 18 | 13 |
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| Steering column | Steering column control module to Steering column bolt | 9 | 7 |
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| Steering column | Steering column lower shroud to Steering column upper screws | 2 | 1 |
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| Steering column | Steering column lower shroud to Steering column lower screw | 2 | 1 |
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| Steering column | Steering column to Cross car beam nuts | 15 | 11 |
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| Steering shaft | Intermediate shaft to Steering rack shaft bolt | 18 | 13 |
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| Steering wheel | Steering wheel to Steering column bolt | 80 | 59 |
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| Steering wheel | Surround to Steering wheel screws | 5 | 4 |
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| Steering wheel | Steering wheel controls ECU to Surround screws | 1 | 1 |
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| Part | Description | Torque (Nm) | Torque (ft/lbs) | Remarks | Applies to |
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| Part | Description | Torque (Nm) | Torque (ft/lbs) | Remarks | Applies to | |
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| Disc brake | Front brake caliper to Knuckle | 94 | 69 |
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| Disc brake | Rear brake caliper to Knuckle | 83 | 61 |
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| Disc brake | Rear brake caliper to Rear brake caliper bracket | 27 | 20 | Base brakes |
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| Disc brake | Rear brake caliper to Rear brake caliper bracket upper bolt | 48 | 35 | Sports brakes |
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| Disc brake | Rear brake caliper to Rear brake caliper bracket lower bolt | 90 | 66 | Sports brakes |
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| Disc brake | Front brake hose to Front brake caliper | 42 | 31 |
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| Disc brake | Brake hose to Rear brake caliper | 42 | 31 |
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| Disc brake | Rear brake caliper electrical harness clips | 5 | 4 |
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| Disc brake | Front brake dust shield to Knuckle | 8 | 6 |
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| Disc brake | Rear brake dust shield to Knuckle | 8 | 6 |
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| Disc brake | Bleed valve | 14 | 10 | Brembo rear caliper |
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| Disc brake | Bleed valve | 10 | 7 | Mando rear caliper |
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| Brake line | Brake hose bracket to Front knuckle bolt | 7 | 5 |
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| Brake line | Front brake line tube nut to Brake hose | 16 | 12 |
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| Brake line | Rear brake line tube nut to Brake hose | 16 | 12 |
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| Brake line | Brake line tube nuts to Master cylinder | 16 | 12 |
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| Brake line | Brake line tube nuts to ABS unit | 16 | 12 |
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| Brake line | Brake lines to Booster nuts | 16 | 12 |
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| Brake booster | Brake booster to Bulkhead nuts | 17 | 13 |
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| Brake pedal | Brake pedal assembly nuts | 17 | 13 |
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| Master cylinder | Master cylinder to Brake booster nuts | 20 | 15 |
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| ABS | ABS modulator to Bracket nuts | 8 | 6 |
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| ABS | ABD modulator to Frame rail | 10 | 7 |
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| ABS | Master cylinder primary pipe nut to ABS modulator | 16 | 12 |
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| ABS | Master cylinder secondary pipe nut to ABS modulator | 16 | 12 |
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| ABS | Front ABS wheel speed sensor | 5 | 4 | Dual motor |
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| ABS | Front ABS wheel speed sensor | 5 | 4 |
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| ABS | Rear ABS wheel speed sensor to Knuckle bolt | 5 | 4 |
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| Part | Description | Torque (Nm) | Torque (ft/lbs) | Remarks | Applies to | |
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| Wheels | Front wheel lug nuts | 175 | 129 |
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| Wheels | Rear wheel lug nuts | 175 | 129 |
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| Struts | Strut to Front lower lateral link bolt and nut | 106 | 78 |
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| Spring | Front spring and damper assembly to Shock tower bolts | 35 | 26 | Smaller bolts |
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| Spring | Front spring and damper assembly to Shock tower bolts | 62 | 46 | Larger bolts |
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| Spring | Front spring and damper assembly to Lower control arm bolt and nut | 106 | 78 |
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| Shock absorbers/shocks | Shock tower brace to Shock tower outer bolt | 62 | 46 |
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| Shock absorbers/shocks | Shock tower brace to Shock tower inner bolts | 67 | 49 |
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| Shock absorbers/shocks | Battery bracket to Shock tower brace upper bolts | 15 | 11 |
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| Shock absorbers/shocks | Rear damper to Body at top mount bolts | 41 | 30 |
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| Shock absorbers/shocks | Rear damper to Lower aft link bolt and nut | 115 | 85 |
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| Stabilizer bar | Front stabilizer bar to Front subframe nuts | 35 | 26 |
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| Stabilizer bar | Rear stabilizer bar to Rear subframe bolts | 30 | 22 |
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| Stabilizer bar | End link to Rear stabilizer bar nut | 55 | 41 |
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| Sway bar links/Stabilizer links | Stabilizer bar link to Front spring and damper assembly nut | 98 | 72 |
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| Sway bar links/Stabilizer links | Stabilizer bar link to Rear suspension knuckle nut | 55 | 41 |
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| Control arm | Front upper control arm to Front upper control arm mount | 50 | 37 |
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| Control arm | Front upper control arm mount to Damper assembly nuts | 23 | 17 |
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| Control arm | Lower rear control arm to Damper bolt and nut | 115 | 85 |
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| Control arm | Front upper control arm to Knuckle nut | 56 | 41 |
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| Control arm | Lower rear control arm to Knuckle bolt and nut | 115 | 85 |
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| Part | Description | Torque (Nm) | Torque (ft/lbs) | Remarks | Applies to |
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By Vauxford - Own work, CC BY-SA 4.0
