Torque Specifications - Front Drive Unit

Table 1. Torque Specifications: Cover Assembly - Phase Out - Front Dreive Unit (3DU) (Remove and Replace)
Description Torque Value Recommended Tools Reuse/Replace Notes
Bolts that attach the front harness bracket to the vehicle
9 Nm (6.6 lbs-ft)
  • Ratchet/torque wrench
  • 10 mm socket
  • 2 in extension
Reuse
Bolts that secure the phase out cover
14 Nm (10.3 lbs-ft)
  • Socket 3/8in Dr EP10
  • Cordless 1/4in Dr Ratchet
  • 2 in extension
  • Ratchet/torque wrench
  • 4 in extension
  • ¼ in to 3/8 in adapter
  • ESD Strap
Reuse
Table 2. Torque Specifications: Drive Unit - Front (3DU) (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 Nm (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 Nm (77.4 lbs-ft)
  • External Torx E18
  • Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
  • 3/8 in to ½ in adapter
  • Cordless Ratchet/Impact Driver
  • ¼ 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 Nm (59.0 lbs-ft)
  • Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
  • 18 mm socket
  • Cordless 3/8in Dr Impact
Reuse
Bolts that attach the front drive unit to the crate
  • 19 mm socket
  • Ratchet/torque wrench
  • Prybar Med
Reuse
Table 3. Torque Specifications: Oil Pump - Electric - Front Drive Unit (Remove and Replace)
Description Torque Value Recommended Tools Reuse/Replace Notes
Bolt that attaches the front drive unit to the front subframe
80 Nm (59.0 lbs-ft)
  • Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
  • 18 mm socket
  • Cordless 3/8in Dr Impact
Reuse
Front drive unit fill plug
15 Nm (11.1 lbs-ft)
  • 8 mm socket
  • Ratchet/torque wrench
Reuse
Bolts (x2) that attach the oil pump to the front drive unit
5 Nm (3.7 lbs-ft)
  • Socket 1/4in Dr EP10 - 1451830-00-A
  • Cordless 1/4in Dr Ratchet
  • 4 in extension
  • Ratchet/torque wrench
  • ¼ in to 3/8 in adapter
  • Torque wrench with angle measurement
Reuse
Oil filter
3 Nm (2.2 lbs-ft)
  • Oil filter socket
  • 21 mm socket
  • ¼ in to 3/8 in adapter
  • Torque wrench with angle measurement
Reuse
Table 4. Torque Specifications: 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 Nm (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 Nm (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 Nm (7.4 lbs-ft)
  • 10 mm socket
  • Cordless Ratchet/Impact Driver
  • Ratchet/torque wrench (for installation only)
Reuse
Table 5. Torque Specifications: Heat Exchanger - Front Drive Unit (3DU) (Remove and Replace)
Description Torque Value Recommended Tools Reuse/Replace Notes
Bolts that attach the heat exchanger to the front drive unit
5 Nm (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
Table 6. Torque Specifications: Fluid Coupling (90 Degrees) - Front Drive Inverter (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 Nm (4.4 lbs-ft)
  • Cordless Drill
  • Torx T25 socket
  • Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
  • Ratchet/torque wrench
  • Torx T25 bit
Replace
Table 7. Torque Specifications: Mount Assembly - Front Drive Unit - LH (3DU) (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 Nm (25.8 lbs-ft)
  • External Torx 3/8 in E14 Socket
  • Ratchet/torque wrench
  • Torque wrench with angle measurement
Reuse
Table 8. Torque Specifications: Isolator - Motor Mount - Front - RH (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 Nm (45.7 lbs-ft)
  • External Torx 3/8 in E14 Socket
  • 3 in extension
  • Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
Replace
Table 9. Torque Specifications: Breather Assembly - Front Drive Unit (3DU) (Remove and Replace)
Description Torque Value Recommended Tools Reuse/Replace Notes
Bolts that attach the front harness bracket to the vehicle
9 Nm (6.6 lbs-ft)
  • Ratchet/torque wrench
  • 10 mm socket
  • 2 in extension
Reuse
Front drive unit breather
5 Nm (3.7 lbs-ft)
  • Ratchet/torque wrench
  • ¼ in to 3/8 in adapter
  • 1/2 in to 3/8 in adapter
  • 22 mm socket
  • 3 in extension
Replace
Table 10. Torque Specifications: Bushing - Gearcase - Front Drive Unit (3DU) (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 Nm (77.4 lbs-ft)
  • External Torx E18
  • Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
  • ¼ in to 3/8 in adapter
  • 3/8 in to 1/2 in adapter
  • Cordless 1/4in Dr Ratchet
  • 6 in extension
Reuse
Front drive unit mount bolt
80 Nm (59.0 lbs-ft)
  • 18 mm socket
  • Cordless Ratchet/Impact Driver
  • Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
Reuse
Table 11. Torque Specifications: Fluid Coupling (Straight) - Front Drive Inverter (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 Nm (4.4 lbs-ft)
  • Cordless drill
  • Torx T25 Bit
  • Torx T25 socket
  • Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
  • Ratchet/torque wrench
Reuse