Tesla Model 3 (2017-on) Torque Spec Settings

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

All Torque Settings in Tables

Part	Description	Torque (Nm)	Torque (ft/lbs)	Remarks	Applies to
Battery	12V battery bracket beam to Body bolts	9	7		RWD
Battery	Front controller to 12V battery bracket beam bolts	10	7		RWD

Part	Description	Torque (Nm)	Torque (ft/lbs)	Remarks	Applies to
Wheel hub assembly	Front hub to Front knuckle bolts	85	63		RWD

Part	Description	Torque (Nm)	Torque (ft/lbs)	Remarks	Applies to
Tie rod end	Front tie rod end to Front suspension knuckle	180	133		RWD
Tie rod end	Outer tie rod end jamb nut	80	59		RWD
Steering knuckle	Front lower lateral link to Front suspension knuckle nut	180	133		RWD
Steering rack	Steering gear assembly to Front subframe outer bolts	27	20		RWD
Steering rack	Steering gear assembly to Front subframe inner bolts	75	55		RWD
Steering rack	Steering gear assembly to Electric steering column bolt	18	13		RWD

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

Part	Description	Torque (Nm)	Torque (ft/lbs)	Remarks	Applies to
ABS	Front ABS wheel speed sensor	5	4		RWD

Part	Description	Torque (Nm)	Torque (ft/lbs)	Remarks	Applies to
Shock absorbers/shocks	Shock tower brace to Shock tower outer bolt	62	46		RWD
Shock absorbers/shocks	Shock tower brace to Shock tower inner bolts	67	49		RWD
Shock absorbers/shocks	Battery bracket to Shock tower brace upper bolts	15	11		RWD

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