RCA-18-24-001-3: Tighten Hub to Knuckle Fasteners
Rivian is initiating a customer satisfaction campaign for some model year 2023-2024 R1T and R1S vehicles. On
these vehicles, the wheel hub to knuckle joint may have been assembled with an updated fastener using a
torque value intended for the previously-used fastener. A fastener torqued to the previously-used lower value
may cause an audible noise while driving at low speeds but will not impact vehicle performance. Rivian will
retorque the affected fasteners and, if necessary, replace them. Rivian is launching this campaign for customer
satisfaction and to ensure the quality of Rivian vehicles.
Note: This document supersedes RCA-18-24-001-2. Revision 3 updates the approximate build dates.

Document Type

Customer Satisfaction Campaign
Bulletin

Date

August 1, 2025

Affected Region(s)

USA, Canada

Affected Model(s)

R1T, R1S

Model Year(s)

2023-2024

Approximate Build Dates

March 2023-August 2024

Refer to Open Containments in ServiceOS to
determine if this document applies to a specific
vehicle.
Vehicle System

18 - Suspension

Minimum Service Location

Mobile

Potentially Required Parts
Part Number

Quantity Engineering Name

Service Name/Notes

SC00006346-B

4

BOLT - M10X1.5X50 HX FL WSHR LOCK SPCL
CL10.9 R105G

SC00006315-A

16

BOLT - M12X1.25X50 HX FL CL10.9 R107G

Attention: The parts listed in this table are only for unique steps that are called out in this bulletin.
Some sections of this bulletin might refer to Service Manual procedures which require additional parts.
Always review the bulletin and all potentially related Service Manual procedures before ordering parts
and beginning work.

Required Special Tools:
Tool Number

Tool Name

TSN01556-300-A

LOW PROFILE R1 HUB SOCKET, 18MM

TSN01561-100-A

3/8" DR. WOBBLE EXTENSION, 3" LONG

TSN01562-100-A

3/8" DR. WOBBLE EXTENSION, 10" LONG

Attention: The special tools listed in this table are only for unique steps that are called out in this
bulletin. Some sections of this bulletin might refer to Service Manual procedures which require
additional special tools. Always review the bulletin and all potentially related Service Manual
procedures before beginning work.
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Inspection
1.

• If using a vehicle lift: Raise and Support Vehicle (refer to service manual procedure 981020017).
• If not using a vehicle lift:
a. Set the ride height to highest.
b. On the center display: Turn on Tire Change mode.

2. Inspect the marking on the heads of the highlighted fasteners.
• LH and RH front:

• LH and RH rear:

Each fastener will have A&A or SPF marked on it. If any hub has a combination of both A&A and SPF
fasteners, or if the markings on any fastener is not readable: Replace all fasteners on that hub. Refer to
the appropriate section of this bulletin:
• Replace Front Hub - Knuckle Fasteners
• Replace Rear Hub - Knuckle Fasteners
3. Perform the Retorque Hub - Knuckle Fasteners section of this bulletin.
Note: Do not retorque any fasteners that were replaced as result of the previous step.

Retorque Hub - Knuckle Fasteners

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1. LH and RH front: Using the 18 mm hub socket and wobble extension: Tighten:

Tip: If necessary: Add a standard extension between the torque wrench and wobble extension.
2. LH and RH rear: Using the 18 mm hub socket and wobble extension: Tighten:

Tip: If necessary: Add a standard extension between the torque wrench and wobble extension.

Torque specifications in this section
Step Number

Torque (Nm)

Hubs with all A&A fasteners 105
Hubs with all SPF fasteners 135

Replace Front Hub - Knuckle Fasteners
Perform this section only when directed, based on the results of the Inspection section.

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1.

• Vehicles with 21 inch wheels: Remove: Cover, Wheel (refer to service manual procedure
221025010).
• Other vehicles: Remove:

Note: Pry in the highlighted area(s).
2. Remove and discard:

CAUTION: Non-reusable component(s).

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3. Using a 3/8 inch drive 17 mm deep socket: Press in on the front halfshaft as much as possible, then brace
the socket against the inner lip of the wheel to keep the halfshaft in place.

4. Using the 18 mm hub socket and wobble extension: Replace:

Tip: If necessary: Add a standard extension between the torque wrench and wobble extension.
5. Repeat step 4 on the other 3 fasteners that secure this hub. Replace one fastener at a time.
CAUTION: Do not remove more than one fastener at a time.

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6.
Warning: Put on work gloves to avoid a pinch condition in the next step.
7. Remove the socket that was installed in step 3.
8. Make sure that the halfshaft is properly seated within the knuckle.
9. Install, using new component(s):

Note: When installing the halfshaft bolt:
a. Use a new bolt.
b. Torque the bolt to 80 Nm.
c. Loosen the bolt 1 turn.
d. Torque the bolt to 128 Nm.
10. Reinstall the components that were removed in step 1.
Torque specifications in this
section
Step Number Torque (Nm)
4

135

9

128

Replace Rear Hub - Knuckle Fasteners
Perform this section only when directed, based on the results of the Inspection section.

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1.

• Vehicles with 21 inch wheels: Remove: Cover, Wheel (refer to service manual procedure
221025010).
• Other vehicles: Remove:

Note: Pry in the highlighted area(s).
2. Remove and discard:

CAUTION: Non-reusable component(s).

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3. Using a 3/8 inch drive 17 mm deep socket: Press in on the rear halfshaft as much as possible, then brace
the socket against the inner lip of the wheel to keep the halfshaft in place.

4. Using the 18 mm hub socket and wobble extension: Replace:

Tip: If necessary: Add a standard extension between the torque wrench and wobble extension.
5. Repeat step 4 on the other 3 fasteners that secure this hub. Replace one fastener at a time.
CAUTION: Do not remove more than one fastener at a time.

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6.
Warning: Put on work gloves to avoid a pinch condition in the next step.
7. Remove the socket that was installed in step 3.
8. Make sure that the halfshaft is properly seated within the knuckle.
9. Install, using new component(s):

Note: When installing the halfshaft bolt:
a. Use a new bolt.
b. Torque the bolt to 80 Nm.
c. Loosen the bolt 1 turn.
d. Torque the bolt to 128 Nm.
10. Reinstall the components that were removed in step 1.
Torque specifications in this
section
Step Number Torque (Nm)
4

135

9

128

Labor Codes
Labor Code

Description

RCA182400100

RCA-18-24-001 not applicable

RCA182400101

Obsolete labor code

RCA182400102

Tighten hub to knuckle fasteners in 4 locations

RCA182400103

Tighten hub to knuckle fasteners in 3 locations, replace fasteners in 1 location

RCA182400104

Tighten hub to knuckle fasteners in 2 locations, replace fasteners in 2 locations

RCA182400105

Tighten hub to knuckle fasteners in 1 location, replace fasteners in 3 locations

RCA182400106

Replace hub to knuckle fasteners in 4 locations

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