Torque Specifications - Rear Drive Unit

TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS - DRIVE UNIT - HEAT EXCHANGER - 4DU (REMOVE AND REPLACE)

Description	Torque Value	Recommended Tools	Reuse/Replace
4DU oil fill plug	15 N.m (11.1 lbs-ft)	Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench 8 mm socket 6 in extension 1/4 in to 3/8 in adapter Ratchet/torque wrench	Reuse
4DU oil drain plug	15 N.m (11.1 lbs-ft)	Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench 8 mm socket	Reuse
Bolts (x2) that attach the heat exchanger to the drive unit	5 N.m (3.7 lbs-ft) + 30 degrees	Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench 4 in extension External Torx Plus EP10 Torque wrench with angle measurement	Reuse

TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS - DRIVE UNIT ASSEMBLY - 4DU (REMOVE AND REPLACE)

Description	Torque Value	Recommended Tools	Reuse/Replace
Nut that secures the rear drive unit ground strap to vehicle	10 N.m (7.4 lbs-ft)	Ratchet/torque wrench 10 mm 12-point deep socket	Reuse
Bolts (x4) that attach the stiffener bracket to the subframe assembly	27 N.m (19.9 lbs-ft)	Cordless Ratchet/Impact Driver 13 mm deep socket Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench	Reuse
LH, RH and rear bolts that attach the drive unit to the subframe	80 N.m (59.0 lbs-ft)	Ratchet/torque wrench Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench 18 mm socket	Reuse

TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS - REAR DRIVE UNIT ASSEMBLY - ASSEMBLY, CABLE, RDU GROUND STRAP (REMOVE AND REPLACE)

Description	Torque Value	Recommended Tools	Reuse/Replace
Nut that attaches the rear drive unit ground strap to the body	10 N.m (7.4 lbs-ft)	10 mm 12-point deep socket Ratchet/torque wrench	Reuse
Bolts that attach the rear subframe to the body	165 N.m (121.7 lbs-ft)	21 mm socket 6 in extension Ratchet/torque wrench	Replace
Bolt that attaches the ground strap to the rear drive unit	6 N.m (4.4 lbs-ft)	10 mm socket 4 in extension Ratchet/torque wrench	Reuse

TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS - REAR DRIVE UNIT ASSEMBLY - ELECTRIC OIL PUMP, TESLA (REMOVE AND REPLACE)

Description	Torque Value	Recommended Tools	Reuse/Replace
Bolt that secures the positive jump post	5 N.m (3.7 lbs-ft)	4 in extension 8 mm socket Cordless 1/4 in Dr Ratchet Ratchet/torque wrench	Reuse
Bolts that secures the oil pump	5 N.m (3.7 lbs-ft)	Ratchet/torque wrench 4 in extension Socket 3/8 in Dr EPL10 1/4 in to 3/8 in adapter Torque wrench with angle measurement	Reuse
Fill plug on the rear drive unit	15 N.m (11.1 lbs-ft)	Ratchet/torque wrench 8 mm socket 1/4 in to 3/8 in adapter	Reuse

TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS - REAR DRIVE INVERTER - ASSEMBLY, FLUID COUPLING, VDA - 18, 55DEG, 50A (REMOVE AND REPLACE)

Description	Torque Value	Recommended Tools	Reuse/Replace	Notes
Bolt that attaches the 55 degree fluid coupling to the rear drive unit	6 N.m (4.4 lbs-ft)	1/4 in Dr. to 1/4 in Hex Bit Quick Change Adapter Torx T25 socket Cordless Ratchet/Impact Driver	Replace

TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS - REAR DRIVE INVERTER - ASSEMBLY, FLUID COUPLING, VDA - 18, 180DEG, 70A (REMOVE AND REPLACE)

Description	Torque Value	Recommended Tools	Reuse/Replace	Notes
Bolt that attaches the straight fluid coupling to the rear drive unit inverter	6 N.m (4.4 lbs-ft)	4 in extension Torx T25 socket Ratchet/torque wrench	Reuse

TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS - REAR DRIVE UNIT ASSEMBLY - HEAT EXCHANGER, 3DU (REMOVE AND REPLACE)

Description	Torque Value	Recommended Tools	Reuse/Replace	Notes
Bolts (x2) that attach the rear drive unit heat exchanger to the rear drive unit	5 N.m (3.7 lbs-ft) + 30 degrees	External Torx Plus EP10 1/4 in to 3/8 in adapter 2 in extension 4 in extension Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench	Reuse

TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS - INVERTER COOLANT LEAK TEST (INSPECTION)

Description	Torque Value	Recommended Tools	Reuse/Replace	Notes
LH mount bolt that attaches the drive unit to the subframe	80 N.m (59.0 lbs-ft)	Ratchet/torque wrench 18 mm socket Prybar Med 18 mm deep socket Cordless Ratchet/Impact Driver Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench	Reuse
Bolts (x3) that secure the rear drive unit LH mount assembly	35 N.m (25.8 lbs-ft) + 55 degrees	Ratchet/torque wrench 3 in extension External Torx E14 Cordless Ratchet/Impact Driver Torque wrench with angle measurement	Reuse

TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS - DRIVE UNIT - ELECTRIC OIL PUMP - 4DU (REMOVE AND REPLACE)

Description	Torque Value	Recommended Tools	Reuse/Replace
The fill plug on the oil plug	15 N.m (11.1 lbs-ft)	8 mm socket 6 in extension Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench	Reuse
The drain plug on the oil plug	15 N.m (11.1 lbs-ft)	8 mm socket 4 in extension Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench	Reuse
bolts (x2) that attach the rear drive unit oil pump to the rear drive unit	5 N.m (3.7 lbs-ft) + 20 deg	EPL10 Socket 4 in extension Torque wrench with angle measurement

TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS - 4DI - DRIVE INVERTER - ASSEMBLY, COVER, PHASE OUT, 4DU (REMOVE AND REPLACE)

Description	Torque Value	Recommended Tools	Reuse/Replace	Notes
Bolts (x2) that attach the rear drive unit phase out cover to the rear drive unit gearbox	14 N.m (10.3 lbs-ft)	External Torx Plus EP10	Reuse