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Front Drive Unit Assembly - Assembly, Breather, 3DU - Remove And Replace: Notes

Last modified: 17/10/2023 18:56:22

Fig 1: Front Drive Unit (3DU) Breather Assembly Component Location
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TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS - FRONT DRIVE UNIT ASSEMBLY - ASSEMBLY, BREATHER, 3DU (REMOVE AND REPLACE)

Description Torque Value Recommended Tools Reuse/Replace Notes
Bolts that attach the front harness bracket to the vehicle 9 N.m (6.6 lbs-ft) 
  • Ratchet/torque wrench
  • 10 mm socket
  • 2 in extension
Reuse  
Front drive unit breather 5 N.m (3.7 lbs-ft) 
  • Ratchet/torque wrench
  • 1/4 in to 3/8 in adapter
  • 1/2 in to 3/8 in adapter
  • 22 mm socket
  • 3 in extension
Replace