Tesla Model X Torque Specs

Verified torque references for Tesla Model X, including source links, safety notes, and ft-lb / Nm conversions.

Primary spec

Front or rear motor-mount fastener

66.4ft-lb

90 Nm

Safety note

Confirm safety-critical fastener values against the exact model-year service manual. Use a calibrated torque wrench, the correct tightening sequence, and vehicle-specific hardware.

Engine / Electric powertrain / rear drive unit

Front or rear motor-mount fastener

Verified

66.4ft-lb

90 Nm

EV applicability: Engine category represents propulsion drive-unit mounting.

Tesla Model X procedures vary by build date, suspension and drive-unit generation; confirm VIN applicability.

Source

Checked Jun 18, 2026

Tesla Model X Service Manual

Official manufacturer service procedure.

Open source

Brakes / Front brake caliper

Caliper-to-knuckle bolts (x2)

Verified

88.5ft-lb

120 Nm

Replace patch bolts.

Tesla Model X procedures vary by build date, suspension and drive-unit generation; confirm VIN applicability.

Source

Checked Jun 18, 2026

Tesla Model X Service Manual

Official manufacturer service procedure.

Open source

Brakes / Front brake hose

Brake hose-to-caliper bolt

Verified

31ft-lb

42 Nm

Install new sealing washers.

Tesla Model X procedures vary by build date, suspension and drive-unit generation; confirm VIN applicability.

Source

Checked Jun 18, 2026

Tesla Model X Service Manual

Official manufacturer service procedure.

Open source

Fluids / Large rear drive-unit gearbox

Drain plug

Verified

20.7ft-lb

28 Nm

Use Tesla-specified gearbox fluid and exact specified fill quantity.

Tesla Model X procedures vary by build date, suspension and drive-unit generation; confirm VIN applicability.

Source

Checked Jun 18, 2026

Tesla Model X Service Manual

Official manufacturer service procedure.

Open source

Fluids / Large rear drive-unit gearbox

Filler plug

Verified

20.7ft-lb

28 Nm

Do not fill to the bottom of the filler opening; use exact specified quantity.

Tesla Model X procedures vary by build date, suspension and drive-unit generation; confirm VIN applicability.

Source

Checked Jun 18, 2026

Tesla Model X Service Manual

Official manufacturer service procedure.

Open source

Drivetrain / Rear halfshaft

Halfshaft-to-hub axle nut

Verified

180.7ft-lb

245 Nm

Replace axle nut during reinstallation.

Tesla Model X procedures vary by build date, suspension and drive-unit generation; confirm VIN applicability.

Source

Checked Jun 18, 2026

Tesla Model X Service Manual

Official manufacturer service procedure.

Open source

Suspension / Rear suspension

Upper link-to-knuckle bolt

Verified

103.3ft-lb

140 Nm

Final-tighten suspension fasteners at ride height.

Tesla Model X procedures vary by build date, suspension and drive-unit generation; confirm VIN applicability.

Source

Checked Jun 18, 2026

Tesla Model X Service Manual

Official manufacturer service procedure.

Open source

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