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Front Drive Unit Assembly - Electric Oil Pump - Remove And Replace: Notes

Last modified: 12/03/2024 14:02:23

Fig 1: Front Drive Unit Electric Oil Pump Component Location
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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