Torque Specifications - Front Drive Unit

Table 1. Torque Specifications: Gearbox Fluid - Front Drive Unit (Drain and Refill)
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)
  • 18 mm socket
Reuse
Bolts (x2) that attach the front drive unit oil pump to the front drive unit
5 Nm (3.7 lbs-ft) + 20 degrees
  • EPL 10 socket
Reuse
Front drive unit fill plug
15 Nm (11.1 lbs-ft)
  • 8 mm hex
Reuse
New oil filter
3 Nm (2.2 lbs-ft) + 135 degrees
  • 21 mm socket
  • Torque Wrench 1/4in Dr. + Angle
  • Oil filter socket
Table 2. Torque Specifications: BREATHER - 3DU (Remove and Replace)
Description Torque Value Recommended Tools Reuse/Replace Notes
Front drive unit breather
5 Nm (3.7 lbs-ft)
  • Ratchet/torque wrench
  • ¼ in to 3/8 in adapter
  • 22 mm socket
  • 3 in extension
Replace
Table 3. Torque Specifications: Header - HV - Front Drive Unit (Remove and Replace)
Description Torque Value Recommended Tools Reuse/Replace Notes
Bolt that attaches the front drive unit HV harness to the front drive unit
10 Nm (7.4 lbs-ft)
  • 10 mm socket
Reuse
Bolts (x2) that attach the HV header to the front drive unit
6 Nm (4.4 lbs-ft)
  • Torx T30 socket
  • Torque wrench with angle measurement
Replace 1496485-00-A
Table 4. Description: Front Drive Unit Assembly - Left Hand Mount Assembly - 3DU (RI)
Description Torque Value Recommended Tools Reuse/Replace Notes
Bolts (X4) securing front end carrier to front subframe crash can
16 Nm (11.8 lbs-ft)
  • 13 mm socket
  • Cordless Ratchet/Impact Driver
  • Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
Reuse
Bolt securing RH front brake hose bracket to knuckle
5 Nm (3.7 lbs-ft)
  • Cordless Ratchet/Impact Driver
  • 10 mm socket
  • 4 in extension
Reuse
Bolts (X2) that secure RH front brake caliper to RH front knuckle
94 Nm (69.3 lbs-ft)
  • Cordless Ratchet/Impact Driver
  • External Torx E18
  • Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
  • S-HOOK, BRAKE CALIPER (SET OF 2)
Replace 2188622-00-B
Bolt securing RH front speed sensor to knuckle
5 Nm (3.7 lbs-ft)
  • Torx T30 socket
  • Cordless Ratchet/Impact Driver
  • 4 in extension
Reuse
Bolt securing RH front upper control arm to knuckle
56 Nm (41.3 lbs-ft)
  • Cordless Ratchet/Impact Driver
  • 15 mm deep socket
  • Torx T50 socket
  • 1/2 TON ECONOMY TRANSMISSION JACK
Reuse
Nut that secures RH front stabar link end to front stabilizer bar
98 Nm (72.3 lbs-ft)
  • Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
  • Ratchet/torque wrench
  • Torx T50 socket
Replace
Nut and bolt securing RH strut to RH front lower lateral link
106 Nm (78.2 lbs-ft)
  • Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
  • SKT, 1/2" DR, SHALLOW, 21MM - 1115108-00-B
  • Breaker Bar 1/2in Dr. x Long - 1082458-00-A
  • 1/2 TON ECONOMY TRANSMISSION JACK
Reuse
Bolt securing RH front wheel liner to skid plate
5 Nm (3.7 lbs-ft)
  • 10 mm deep socket
  • Ratchet/torque wrench
Reuse
Bolt securing FDU ground strap to FDU
10 Nm (7.4 lbs-ft)
  • 10 mm deep socket
  • Ratchet/torque wrench
Reuse
Bolt securing FDU HV harness to FDU
10 Nm (7.4 lbs-ft)
  • 10 mm deep socket
  • Ratchet/torque wrench
  • Electrical Protective Gloves
  • Class 00 Electrical Protective Gloves
Reuse
Larger bolts (X2) securing rear portion of front subframe to body
125 Nm (92.2 lbs-ft)
  • Breaker Bar 1/2in Dr. x Long - 1082458-00-A
  • SKT, 1/2" DR, SHALLOW, 21MM - 1115108-00-B
  • EXTENSION, IMPACT, 1/2" DR, 3
Replace
Bolt securing LH motor mount to LH motor mount isolator
105 Nm (77.4 lbs-ft)
  • E18 Torx Low Profile Socket; Extension 3/8in Dr. x 3in
  • Cordless Ratchet/Impact Driver
Reuse
Bolt securing front motor mount to front subframe
80 Nm (59.0 lbs-ft)
  • 18 mm socket
  • Ratchet/torque wrench
Reuse
Smaller bolts (X2) securing the rear portion of the front subframe to body
50 Nm (36.9 lbs-ft)
  • Cordless Ratchet/Impact Driver
  • Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
Replace
Both sides bolts securing front portion of front subframe to body
72 Nm (53.1 lbs-ft)
  • Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
  • Cordless Ratchet/Impact Driver
  • 3 in extension
Replace
Both sides bolts securing mid portion of front frame to body
50 Nm (36.9 lbs-ft)
  • Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
  • Cordless Ratchet/Impact Driver
  • 3 in extension
Replace
Bolts (X3) attach left hand mount assembly to drive unit
35 Nm (25.8 lbs-ft) + 55 degrees
  • 3 in extension
  • Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
  • Cordless Ratchet/Impact Driver
Reuse
Table 5. Torque Specifications: HALFSHAFT - FRONT - 25MM X 565MM SHAFT (Remove and Replace)
Description Torque Value Recommended Tools Reuse/Replace Notes
Bolt and a new nut that attach the LH front upper control arm to the knuckle
56 Nm (41.3 lbs-ft)
  • 15 mm socket
  • Torx T50 socket
Replace 1111145-00-A
Nut that attach the LH tie rod outer assembly to LH front knuckle
180 Nm (132.7 lbs-ft)
  • 22 mm deep socket
Replace 1109263-00-A
Nut that attaches the LH front lower lateral link to the knuckle
180 Nm (132.7 lbs-ft)
  • Cordless Ratchet/Impact Driver
  • 22 mm socket
  • Ratchet/torque wrench
Replace 1109263-00-B
Bolt that attaches the LH front brake rotor to the knuckle
5 Nm (3.7 lbs-ft)
  • Cordless Ratchet/Impact Driver
  • 2 in extension
  • 10 mm deep socket
  • Ratchet/torque wrench
Reuse
Bolt that attaches the LH front ABS wheel speed sensor to the knuckle
5 Nm (3.7 lbs-ft)
  • Torx T30 socket
  • Cordless Ratchet/Impact Driver
  • Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
  • 4 in extension
Reuse
Nut that attaches the LH front lower lateral link to the strut
106 Nm (78.2 lbs-ft)
  • 21 mm socket
Reuse
The LH front halfshaft nut
300 Nm (221.2 lbs-ft)
  • 32 mm deep impact socket
Replace 1765133-00-A
Table 6. Torque Specifications: BUSHING- GEARCASE (Remove and Replace)
Description Torque Value Recommended Tools Reuse/Replace Notes
Bolt that attaches the LH motor mount to the LH motor mount bracket
105 Nm (77.4 lbs-ft)
  • External Torx E18
Reuse
Bolt that attaches the RH motor mount to the RH motor mount bracket
105 Nm (77.4 lbs-ft)
  • External Torx E18
Reuse
Bolt that attaches front drive unit mount to the front subframe
80 Nm (59.0 lbs-ft)
  • 18 mm socket
Reuse
Table 7. Torque Specifications: Inverter - Front Drive Unit (Remove and Install)
Description Torque Value Recommended Tools Reuse/Replace Notes
Bolts (x2) that attach the phase out cover to the front drive unit gearbox
14 Nm (10.3 lbs-ft)
  • External Torx Plus EP10
Reuse
Bolts (x3) that attach the front drive unit motor 3-phase terminals to the front drive unit inverter 3-phase terminals
11.5 Nm (8.5 lbs-ft)
  • 10 mm deep socket
Reuse
Bolts (x12) that attach the front drive unit inverter to the front drive unit gearbox
12.5 Nm (9.2 lbs-ft)
  • External Torx Plus EP10
Reuse
Table 8. Torque Specifications: FLUID COUPLING - 180 DEGREE (Remove and Replace)
Description Torque Value Recommended Tools Reuse/Replace Notes
Bolt that attaches the straight fluid coupling to the front drive unit inverter
6 Nm (4.4 lbs-ft)
  • Torx T25 Bit
Replace 1015888-00-C
Table 9. Torque Specifications: Ground Strap - Front Drive Unit (Remove and Replace)
Description Torque Value Recommended Tools Reuse/Replace Notes
Bolt that attaches the straight fluid coupling to the front drive unit inverter
10 Nm (7.4 lbs-ft)
  • 10 mm socket
Reuse
Bolt that attaches the front drive unit ground strap to the HV battery
10 Nm (7.4 lbs-ft)
  • 10 mm socket
Reuse
Bolt that attaches the front drive unit HV harness to the front drive unit
10 Nm (7.4 lbs-ft)
  • 10 mm socket
Reuse
Table 10. Torque Specifications: Fluid Coupling (90 Degrees) - Front Drive Inverter (Remove and Replace)
Description Torque Value Recommended Tools Reuse/Replace Notes
Screw that attaches the front drive unit 90 degree fluid coupling to the drive inverter
6 Nm (4.4 lbs-ft)
  • Torx T30 socket
Replace 1496485-00-A
Table 11. Torque Specifications: FRONT MTR MT - LEFT HAND_ISOLATOR. (Remove and Replace)
Description Torque Value Recommended Tools Reuse/Replace Notes
Bolt that attaches the front drive unit HV harness to the front drive unit
10 Nm (7.4 lbs-ft)
  • 10 mm socket
Reuse
Bolt that attaches the LH motor mount to the LH motor mount isolator
105 Nm (77.4 lbs-ft)
  • External Torx E18
Reuse
Bolts (x3) that attach the LH motor mount isolator to the body
62 Nm (45.7 lbs-ft)
  • External Torx EP14
  • Torque wrench with angle measurement
Replace 1110188-00-B
Table 12. Torque Specifications: FRONT MTR MT - RIGHT HAND_ISOLATOR. (Remove and Replace)
Description Torque Value Recommended Tools Reuse/Replace Notes
Bolt that attaches the RH motor mount to the RH motor mount isolator
105 Nm (77.4 lbs-ft)
  • External Torx E18
Reuse
Bolts (x3) that attach the RH motor mount isolator to the body
62 Nm (45.7 lbs-ft)
  • External Torx EP14
  • Torque wrench with angle measurement
Replace 1110188-00-B
Table 13. Torque Specifications: ELECTRIC OIL PUMP,TESLA (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)
  • 18 mm socket
  • Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
Reuse
Front drive unit fill plug
15 Nm (11.1 lbs-ft)
  • 8 mm socket
Reuse
Bolts (x2) that attach the oil pump to the front drive unit
5 Nm (3.7 lbs-ft) + 20 degrees
  • Socket 1/4in Dr EP10 - 1451830-00-A
  • Torque wrench with angle measurement
Reuse
Oil filter
3 Nm (2.2 lbs-ft) + 135 degrees
  • Oil filter socket
  • 21 mm socket
  • ¼ in to 3/8 in adapter
  • Torque wrench with angle measurement
Replace 1095038-00-B
Table 14. Torque Specifications: HEAT EXCHANGER 3DU 2.0 (Remove and Replace)
Description Torque Value Recommended Tools Reuse/Replace Notes
Bolts (x2) that attach the heat exchanger to the front drive unit
5 Nm (3.7 lbs-ft) + 30 degrees
  • Socket 3/8 in Dr EP10
  • Torque wrench with angle measurement
Reuse