2026-08-09

Oil Pump - Rear Drive Unit - LH (Tri Motor) (Remove and Install)

Correction code N/A NOTE: Unless otherwise explicitly stated in the procedure, the correction code and its associated FRT reflect all of the work required to perform this procedure, including the linked procedures. Do not stack correction codes unless explicitly told to do so. NOTE: See Flat Rate Times to learn more about FRTs and how they are created. NOTE: See Personal Protection to make sure you are wearing proper PPE when performing the procedure below. NOTE: See Ergonomic Precautions for safe and healthy working practices.

Warning
This procedure is a DRAFT. Although it has been validated, Warnings and Cautions might be missing. Follow safety requirements and use extreme caution when working on or near High Voltage systems and components.
  1. Open the LH front door and lower the LH front window.
  2. Raise and support the vehicle. See Raise Vehicle - 2 Post Lift.
  3. Remove rear skid plate. See Skid Plate - Rear (Remove and Install).
  4. Disconnect LHS RDU oil pump connector
    Note
    1x connector
  5. Position oil drain underneath RDU
  6. Remove bolts securing RDU oil pump
    Note
    2x bolts, EP10, 5 Nm + 20 degrees
  7. Remove RDU oil pump
    Note
    Carefully insert plastic wedge between pump and housing, In small increments work wedge between housing and pump until green O-ring is visible, Residual oil will drain from housing, Allow oil to drain
  8. Position RDU oil pump
    Note
    Lubricate seals before installation
  9. Install bolts securing RDU oil pump
    Note
    2x bolts, EP10, 5 Nm + 20 degrees
  10. Connect LHS RDU oil pump connector
    Note
    1x connector
  11. Placeholder - Remove oil fill plug from RDU
    Note
    1x plug, 8mm Allen, 15 Nm, Verify O-ring is not damaged, Replace O-ring as needed, Tooling used for torque is still in development
  12. Set up fill kit with KAF1
    Note
    Add extra oil to container as it will prevent underfill and additional air being injectedOnly use KAF1 fluid, Do not interchange or mix oil types
  13. Position oil pump hose into fill hole
  14. Pump fluid into rear drive unit
    Note
    Pump fluid into drive unit until fluid spills outUse excess gearbox fluid in fill container to allow oil pump to dispense fluid without drawing air, Make sure that there is less than 200mL left when completed
  15. Remove oil pump hose from fill port
    Note
    Turn knob to off and remove from fill hole
  16. Spray area with brake cleaner and wipe any residual fluid
  17. Placeholder - Secure oil fill plug onto RDU
    Note
    1x plug, 8mm Allen, 15 Nm, Verify O-ring is not damaged, Replace O-ring as needed, Tooling used for torque is still in development
  18. Remove oil drain from underneath vehicle
  19. Install the rear skid plate. See Skid Plate - Rear (Remove and Install).
  20. Remove the vehicle from the lift. See Raise Vehicle - 2 Post Lift.
  21. Raise the LH front window and close the LH front door.