Front Drive Unit Assembly - Bushing, Gearcase, 3DUF - Remove And Replace: Install
- Position the gearbox bushing and the installation cups to the front drive unit gearbox, and then use cups L, H, and D to press the bushing into the front drive unit gearbox.NOTE: Always apply torque to the bearing when driving the bushing.
Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
- M3 Drive Unit Bushing Kit - 1137785-00-A
- Combination Wrench 12pt 22 mm
- Ratcheting Combination wrench Fixed head 22 mm
WARNING: The video(s) included in this procedure are meant as an overview for supplemental purposes only. Follow all of the steps listed in the procedure to avoid damage to components and/or personal injury.multimedia:A supplement to the article is available. - Remove the bushing installation cups from the front drive unit.
- Adjust the front drive unit to the horizontal position, and then raise the front drive unit up to the installation position to install the front drive unit.
Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
- Transmission Jack
- MS/X Raven Drive Unit Cradle - 1494178-00-A
- Install the front drive unit mount bolt.
80 N.m (59.0 lbs-ft)
Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
- 18 mm socket
- Cordless Ratchet/Impact Driver
- Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
- Install the bolts (x2) that attach the LH and the RH motor mounts to the LH and the RH motor mount brackets.
Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
- 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
- Remove the front drive unit stand and the underhoist stand from underneath the front drive unit.
- Install the front aero shield panel. See FRONT UNDERTRAY - MODEL 3/Y, FRONT AERO SHIELD - REMOVE AND REPLACE .
- Raise the LH front window and close the LH front door.
- Remove the lift arms from below the vehicle.