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

Last modified: 23/05/2024 07:04:10

Fig 1: Front (3DU) Drive Unit Component Location
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NOTE: See PERSONAL PROTECTION to make sure wearing proper PPE when performing the below procedure.

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TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS - FRONT DRIVE UNIT ASSEMBLY - ASSEMBLY, FRONT 3DU, GLOBAL (REMOVE AND REPLACE)

Description Torque Value Recommended Tools Reuse/Replace Notes
Bolts (x4) that attach the front end carrier to the LH and RH front subframe crash can assemblies 16 N.m (11.8 lbs-ft) 
  • Cordless Ratchet/Impact Driver
  • 13 mm socket
  • Ratchet/torque wrench
  • 2 in extension
Reuse  
Bolts (x2) that attach the LH and RH motor mounts to the LH and RH motor mount brackets 105 N.m (77.4 lbs-ft) 
  • External Torx E18
  • Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
  • 3/8 in to 1/2 in adapter
  • Cordless Ratchet/Impact Driver
  • 1/4 in to 3/8 in adapter
  • 6 in extension
  • Ratchet/torque wrench
Reuse  
Bolt that attaches the front drive unit mount to the front subframe 80 N.m (59.0 lbs-ft) 
  • Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
  • 18 mm socket
  • Cordless 3/8 in Dr Impact
Reuse  
Bolts that attach the front drive unit to the crate  
  • 19 mm socket
  • Ratchet/torque wrench
  • Prybar Med
Reuse