Torque Specifications - Rear Drive Unit

Table 1. Torque Specifications: Heat Exchanger - Rear Drive Unit (4DU) (Remove and Replace)
Description Torque Value Recommended Tools Reuse/Replace Notes
4DU oil fill plug
15 Nm (11.1 lbs-ft)
  • Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
  • 8 mm socket
  • 6 in extension
  • ¼ in to 3/8 in adapter
  • Ratchet/torque wrench
Reuse
4DU oil drain plug
15 Nm (11.1 lbs-ft)
  • Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
  • 8 mm socket
Reuse
Bolts (x2) that attach the heat exchanger to the drive unit
5 Nm (3.7 lbs-ft) + 30 degrees
  • Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
  • 4 in extension
  • External Torx Plus EP10
  • Torque wrench with angle measurement
Reuse
Table 2. Torque Specifications: Drive Unit - Rear (4DU) (Remove and Replace)
Description Torque Value Recommended Tools Reuse/Replace Notes
Nut that secures the rear drive unit ground strap to vehicle
10 Nm (7.4 lbs-ft)
  • Ratchet/torque wrench
  • 10 mm 12-point deep socket
Reuse
Bolts (x4) that attach the stiffener bracket to the subframe assembly
27 Nm (19.9 lbs-ft)
  • Cordless Ratchet/Impact Driver
  • 13 mm deep socket
  • Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
Reuse
LH, RH and rear bolts that attach the drive unit to the subframe
80 Nm (59.0 lbs-ft)
  • Ratchet/torque wrench
  • Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
  • 18 mm socket
Reuse
Table 3. Torque Specifications: Ground Strap - Rear Drive Unit (Remove and Replace)
Description Torque Value Recommended Tools Reuse/Replace Notes
Nut that attaches the rear drive unit ground strap to the body
10 Nm (7.4 lbs-ft)
  • 10 mm 12-point deep socket
  • Ratchet/torque wrench
Reuse
Bolts that attach the rear subframe to the body
165 Nm (121.7 lbs-ft)
  • 21 mm socket
  • 6 in extension
  • Ratchet/torque wrench
Replace
Bolt that attaches the ground strap to the rear drive unit
6 Nm (4.4 lbs-ft)
  • 10 mm socket
  • 4 in extension
  • Ratchet/torque wrench
Reuse
Table 4. Torque Specifications: Oil Pump - Electric - Tesla - Rear Drive Unit (Remove and Replace)
Description Torque Value Recommended Tools Reuse/Replace Notes
Bolt that secures the positive jump post
5 Nm (3.7 lbs-ft)
  • 4 in extension
  • 8 mm socket
  • Cordless 1/4in Dr Ratchet
  • Ratchet/torque wrench
Reuse
Bolts that secures the oil pump
5 Nm (3.7 lbs-ft)
  • Ratchet/torque wrench
  • 4 in extension
  • Socket 3/8in Dr EPL10
  • ¼ in to 3/8 in adapter
  • Torque wrench with angle measurement
Reuse
Fill plug on the rear drive unit
15 Nm (11.1 lbs-ft)
  • Ratchet/torque wrench
  • 8 mm socket
  • ¼ in to 3/8 in adapter
Reuse
Table 5. Torque Specifications: Fluid Coupling (55 Degrees) - Rear Drive Inverter (Remove and Replace)
Description Torque Value Recommended Tools Reuse/Replace Notes
Bolt that attaches the 55 degree fluid coupling to the rear drive unit
6 Nm (4.4 lbs-ft)
  • 1/4 in Dr. to 1/4 in Hex Bit Quick Change Adapter
  • Torx T25 socket
  • Cordless Ratchet/Impact Driver
Replace
Table 6. Torque Specifications: Fluid Coupling (Straight) - Rear Drive Inverter (Remove and Replace)
Description Torque Value Recommended Tools Reuse/Replace Notes
Bolt that attaches the straight fluid coupling to the rear drive unit inverter
6 Nm (4.4 lbs-ft)
  • 4 in extension
  • Torx T25 socket
  • Ratchet/torque wrench
Reuse
Table 7. Torque Specifications: Heat Exchanger - Rear Drive Unit (3DU) (Remove and Replace)
Description Torque Value Recommended Tools Reuse/Replace Notes
Bolts (x2) that attach the rear drive unit heat exchanger to the rear drive unit
5 Nm (3.7 lbs-ft) + 30 degrees
  • External Torx Plus EP10
  • ¼ in to 3/8 in adapter
  • 2 in extension
  • 4 in extension
  • Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
Reuse
Table 8. Torque Specifications: Inverter Coolant Leak Test (Inspection)
Description Torque Value Recommended Tools Reuse/Replace Notes
LH mount bolt that attaches the drive unit to the subframe
80 Nm (59.0 lbs-ft)
  • Ratchet/torque wrench
  • 18 mm socket
  • Prybar Med
  • 18 mm deep socket
  • Cordless Ratchet/Impact Driver
  • Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
Reuse
Bolts (x3) that secure the rear drive unit LH mount assembly
35 Nm (25.8 lbs-ft) + 55 degrees
  • Ratchet/torque wrench
  • 3 in extension
  • External Torx E14
  • Cordless Ratchet/Impact Driver
  • Torque wrench with angle measurement
Reuse
Table 9. Torque Specifications: Oil Pump - Electric - Rear Drive Unit (4DU) (Remove and Replace)
Description Torque Value Recommended Tools Reuse/Replace Notes
The fill plug on the oil plug
15 Nm (11.1 lbs-ft)
  • 8 mm socket
  • 6 in extension
  • Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
Reuse
The drain plug on the oil plug
15 Nm (11.1 lbs-ft)
  • 8 mm socket
  • 4 in extension
  • Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
Reuse
bolts (x2) that attach the rear drive unit oil pump to the rear drive unit
5 Nm (3.7 lbs-ft) + 20 deg
  • EPL10 Socket
  • 4 in extension
  • Torque wrench with angle measurement
Table 10. Torque Specifications: Cover - Phase Out - Rear Drive Inverter (4DU) (Remove and Replace)
Description Torque Value Recommended Tools Reuse/Replace Notes
Bolts (x2) that attach the rear drive unit phase out cover to the rear drive unit gearbox
14 Nm (10.3 lbs-ft)
  • External Torx Plus EP10
Reuse