Tesla Model 3 (2017-on) Torque Spec Settings

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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.

Most-used torque specs for Tesla Model 3

Part Description Torque (Nm) Torque (ft/lbs) Remarks Applies to

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  • Production years: 2017 - present
  • Model variant: Base

All Torque Settings in Tables

engine torque settings

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Part Description Torque (Nm) Torque (ft/lbs) Remarks Applies to
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
unverified source
Battery 12V battery beam bolts 9 7 Dual motor
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Battery 12V battery bracket beam to Body bolts 9 7
  • RWD
unverified source
Battery 12V battery beam to 12V battery bracket bolts 9 7 Dual motor
unverified source
Battery Front controller to 12V battery bracket beam bolts 10 7
  • RWD
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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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drivetrain torque settings

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Part Description Torque (Nm) Torque (ft/lbs) Remarks Applies to
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
  • RWD
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Wheel hub assembly Rear hub to Knuckle bolts 85 63
unverified source
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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steering torque settings

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Part Description Torque (Nm) Torque (ft/lbs) Remarks Applies to
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
  • RWD
unverified source
Tie rod end Outer tie rod end jamb nut 80 59 Dual motor
unverified source
Tie rod end Outer tie rod end jamb nut 80 59
  • RWD
unverified source
Steering knuckle Knuckle to Lower lateral link nut 180 133 Dual motor
unverified source
Steering knuckle Front lower lateral link to Front suspension knuckle nut 180 133
  • RWD
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Steering knuckle Front lower compliance link to Front suspension knuckle nut 180 133 Dual motor
unverified source
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
  • RWD
unverified source
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
  • RWD
unverified source
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
  • RWD
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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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exhaust torque settings

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Part Description Torque (Nm) Torque (ft/lbs) Remarks Applies to

brakes torque settings

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Part Description Torque (Nm) Torque (ft/lbs) Remarks Applies to
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
  • RWD
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ABS Rear ABS wheel speed sensor to Knuckle bolt 5 4
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suspension torque settings

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Part Description Torque (Nm) Torque (ft/lbs) Remarks Applies to
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
  • RWD
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Shock absorbers/shocks Shock tower brace to Shock tower inner bolts 67 49
  • RWD
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Shock absorbers/shocks Battery bracket to Shock tower brace upper bolts 15 11
  • RWD
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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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general torque settings

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Part Description Torque (Nm) Torque (ft/lbs) Remarks Applies to
Example of a Model 3

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