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Torque Specifications - Front Drive Unit

TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS - FRONT DRIVE UNIT ASSEMBLY - ASSEMBLY, COVER, PHASE OUT, 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  
Bolts that secure the phase out cover 14 N.m (10.3 lbs-ft) 
  • Socket 3/8 in Dr EP10
  • Cordless 1/4 in Dr Ratchet
  • 2 in extension
  • Ratchet/torque wrench
  • 4 in extension
  • 1/4 in to 3/8 in adapter
  • ESD Strap
Reuse  
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  
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS - FRONT DRIVE UNIT ASSEMBLY - ELECTRIC OIL PUMP (REMOVE AND REPLACE)

Description Torque Value Recommended Tools Reuse/Replace Notes
Bolt that attaches the front drive unit 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  
Front drive unit fill plug 15 N.m (11.1 lbs-ft) 
  • 8 mm socket
  • Ratchet/torque wrench
Reuse  
Bolts (x2) that attach the oil pump to the front drive unit 5 N.m (3.7 lbs-ft) 
  • Socket 1/4 in Dr EP10 - 1451830-00-A
  • Cordless 1/4 in Dr Ratchet
  • 4 in extension
  • Ratchet/torque wrench
  • 1/4 in to 3/8 in adapter
  • Torque wrench with angle measurement
Reuse  
Oil filter 3 N.m (2.2 lbs-ft) 
  • Oil filter socket
  • 21 mm socket
  • 1/4 in to 3/8 in adapter
  • Torque wrench with angle measurement
Reuse  
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS - FRONT DRIVE UNIT ASSEMBLY - GROUND STRAPS, FRONT DRIVE UNIT (REMOVE AND REPLACE)

Description Torque Value Recommended Tools Reuse/Replace Notes
Bolt that attaches the front drive unit ground strap to the HV battery. 10 N.m (7.4 lbs-ft) 
  • Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
  • 10 mm socket (for installation only)
  • Ratchet/torque wrench (for installation only)
Reuse  
Bolt that attaches the front drive unit ground strap to the front drive unit. 6 N.m (4.4 lbs-ft) 
  • 10 mm socket
  • Cordless Ratchet/Impact Driver
  • Ratchet/torque wrench (for installation only)
Reuse  
Bolt that attaches the front drive unit HV harness to the front drive unit. 10 N.m (7.4 lbs-ft) 
  • 10 mm socket
  • Cordless Ratchet/Impact Driver
  • Ratchet/torque wrench (for installation only)
Reuse  
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS - FRONT DRIVE UNIT ASSEMBLY - HEAT EXCHANGER, 3DU (REMOVE AND REPLACE)

Description Torque Value Recommended Tools Reuse/Replace Notes
Bolts that attach the heat exchanger to the front drive unit 5 N.m (3.7 lbs-ft) 
  • Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
  • 3 in extension
  • Torque wrench with angle measurement
  • Socket 3/8 in Dr EP10
Reuse  
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS - FRONT DRIVE INVERTER - ASSEMBLY, FLUID COUPLING (REMOVE AND REPLACE)

Description Torque Value Recommended Tools Reuse/Replace Notes
Bolt that attaches the 90 degrees fluid coupling to the front drive inverter assembly 6 N.m (4.4 lbs-ft) 
  • Cordless Drill
  • Torx T25 socket
  • Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
  • Ratchet/torque wrench
  • Torx T25 bit
Replace  
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS - FRONT DRIVE UNIT ASSEMBLY - LH MOUNT ASSEMBLY, 3DUF (REMOVE AND REPLACE)

Description Torque Value Recommended Tools Reuse/Replace Notes
Bolts that attach the LH front drive unit mount from the front drive unit 35 N.m (25.8 lbs-ft) 
  • External Torx 3/8 in E14 Socket
  • Ratchet/torque wrench
  • Torque wrench with angle measurement
Reuse  
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS - FRONT DRIVE UNIT ASSEMBLY - FRONT MOTOR MOUNT ASSEMBLY, RH ISOLATOR (REMOVE AND REPLACE)

Description Torque Value Recommended Tools Reuse/Replace Notes
Bolts that attach the LH and the RH motor mount isolators to the body 62 N.m (45.7 lbs-ft) 
  • External Torx 3/8 in E14 Socket
  • 3 in extension
  • Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
Replace  
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  
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS - FRONT DRIVE UNIT ASSEMBLY - BUSHING, GEARCASE, 3DUF (REMOVE AND REPLACE)

Description Torque Value Recommended Tools Reuse/Replace Notes
Bolts that attach the LH and the RH motor mounts to the LH and the RH motor mount brackets 105 N.m (77.4 lbs-ft) 
  • External Torx E18
  • Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
  • 1/4 in to 3/8 in adapter
  • 3/8 in to 1/2 in adapter
  • Cordless 1/4 in Dr Ratchet
  • 6 in extension
Reuse  
Front drive unit mount bolt 80 N.m (59.0 lbs-ft) 
  • 18 mm socket
  • Cordless Ratchet/Impact Driver
  • Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
Reuse  
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS - FRONT DRIVE INVERTER - ASSEMBLY, FLUID COUPLING (REMOVE AND REPLACE)

Description Torque Value Recommended Tools Reuse/Replace Notes
Bolt that attaches the straight fluid coupling and the front drive unit inverter 6 N.m (4.4 lbs-ft) 
  • Cordless drill
  • Torx T25 Bit
  • Torx T25 socket
  • Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
  • Ratchet/torque wrench
Reuse