2025-03-12

REAR DRIVE UNIT - 3DU - HIGH CURRENT (Remove and Install)

Correction code 4001020601 FRT 3.00 NOTE: Unless otherwise explicitly stated in the procedure, the above correction code and 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. To provide feedback on FRT values, email LaborTimeFeedback@tesla.com. NOTE: See Personal Protection to make sure wearing proper PPE when performing the below procedure.

Torque Specifications

Table 1. Torque Specifications:REAR DRIVE UNIT - 3DU - HIGH CURRENT (Remove and Install)
Description Torque Value Recommended Tools Reuse/Replace Notes
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

Remove

  1. Position subframe lifting tool and remove subframe and rear drive unit assembly away from vehicle. See REAR SUBFRAME (Remove and Replace).
  2. Attach the 3 hooks of the drive unit sling tool to the drive unit.
  3. Secure the drive unit sling to the gantry, and raise the sling until there is slight tension on the cables.
  4. Remove the LH, RH,and rear bolts that attach the drive unit to the subframe.
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    Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • Ratchet/torque wrench
    • Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
    • 18 mm socket
    Figure 1. LH Shown, RH Similar
    Figure 2. Rear Bolt
  5. Carefully raise the sling to lift the drive unit out of subframe. As the rear drive unit is lifted, maneuver the half shafts out of the way.
  6. Move the subframe and lifting tool from underneath the drive unit.
  7. Position an empty drive unit crate below the drive unit.
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    Note
    Use a pallet if no empty crate is available.
  8. Lower the drive unit into the drive unit crate.
  9. Remove the drive unit sling from the gantry and the drive unit.

Install

  1. Attach drive unit sling tool to drive unit.
  2. Raise rear drive unit and place it above the subframe at the same time.
  3. Lower sling to install drive unit into subframe.
  4. Carefully lower the rear drive unit into the rear subframe. As the rear drive unit is lowered, maneuver the half shafts into the drive unit for later installation.
  5. Hand-tighten the LH, RH and rear bolts that attach the drive unit to subframe.
    Informational PurposesAn informational icon, calling your attention
    TIp
    Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • Ratchet/torque wrench
    • Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
    • 18 mm socket
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    Note
    Torque at a later step.
    Figure 3. LH Shown, RH Similar
    Figure 4. Rear Bolt
  6. Lower the sling to release the tension on the cables.
  7. Torque the LH, RH and rear bolts that attach the drive unit to subframe.
    80 Nm (59.0 lbs-ft)
    Informational PurposesAn informational icon, calling your attention
    TIp
    Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • Ratchet/torque wrench
    • Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
    • 18 mm socket
  8. Release the drive unit sling tool from the rear drive unit.
  9. Install the subframe and rear drive unit assembly away to vehicle. See REAR SUBFRAME (Remove and Replace).