Subframe Assembly - Front (Dual Motor) (Remove and Replace)
Correction code
30010312
4.14
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.
NOTE: See Personal Protection to make sure wearing proper PPE when
performing the below procedure. NOTE: See Ergonomic Precautions for safe and healthy working
practices.
- 2026-04-10: Add steps of removing/installing the LH/RH suspension assemblies.
- 2026-03-31: Added the rivet nut check/installation step.
- 2025-08-21: Updated torque spec for the bolts that attach the steering gear assembly to the front subframe (47 Nm).
- 2025-05-21: Updated torque spec for the bolts securing LH/RH front lower lateral link to front subframe (135 Nm).
Remove
- Remove the front subframe assembly from the vehicle. See Subframe Assembly - Front (Dual Motor) (Remove and Install).
- Remove the steering rack. See Steering Gear (Remove and Replace).
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Position the axle remover cable around
the inner joint of the LH front drive unit halfshaft, and then use a cable tie to hold
the axle remover cable in position.
Figure 1. Axle removed from drive unit for demonstration purposes - Hook the axle remover slide hammer on the 2 axle remover cable loops, and then use the slide hammer to remove the halfshaft from the drive unit.
- Repeat steps 3 to 4 on the RH front drive unit halfshaft.
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Release the locking tab, and then push
the handle downward to disconnect the front drive unit inverter logic connector.
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Release the clips that attach the
front drive unit harness to the front drive unit inverter.
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Release the clips (x3) that attach the
LH side of the front drive unit harness to the front subframe.
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Release the clips (x2) that attach the
front drive unit harness to the front of the front subframe.
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Release the clips (x3) that attach the RH side of the front drive unit harness to the
front subframe.
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Release the clip that attaches the
front drive unit harness to the front drive unit motor.
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Release the red locking tab, and then
press down on the tab to disconnect the resolver logic connector.
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Release the grey locking tab, and then
press down on the tab to disconnect the oil pump connector.
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Remove the front drive unit harness
from the front subframe.
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With an assistant, remove and discard
the nuts that attach the front stabilizer bar to the front subframe, and then remove the
stabilizer bar from the subframe.
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Remove the bolts that attach LH and RH
crash can brackets to the front subframe, and then set the crash can brackets
aside.
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Release the clip that attaches the inverter hose to the subframe.
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Remove the bolt that attaches the horn
assembly to the front subframe.
NoteUse of the following tool(s) is recommended:
- 10 mm socket
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Position the subframe assembly under
the gantry.
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Install the drive unit sling onto the
gantry hook.
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Install the drive unit sling hooks
onto the front drive unit.
Note3x FDU connections
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Slightly raise the gantry hook until
the drive unit sling is taut.
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Remove the bolt that attaches the
front drive unit to the front subframe.
TIpUse of the following tool(s) is recommended:
- 18 mm socket
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Lift the front drive unit up and away
from the front subframe.
NoteMake sure not to move the rear front drive unit support posts.
- Lower the front drive unit onto a protected surface.
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With assistance, place a ½ Ton economy
transmission jack under the LH suspension assembly.
NoteAvoid the suspension assembly falling.
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Remove the bolt and nut that attach
the front LH lower compliance link to the front subframe, and then move the link
aside.
TIpUse of the following tool(s) is recommended:
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Remove and discard the bolts (x2) that
attach the LH front lower lateral link to the subframe.
TIpUse of the following tool(s) is recommended:
- 21 mm socket
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With assistance, remove the LH
suspension assembly from the front subframe assembly.
NoteProtect the inner shaft of the halfshaft to avoid any dirt and stains.
- Repeat step 26 through step 29 on the RH side of the front subframe assembly.
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Release the straps that attach the
front subframe to the subframe lifting tool.
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Remove the front subframe from the
subframe lifting tool.
NoteRecommend assistance
Install
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Position the subframe lifting tool
against the front subframe, and then attach the straps (x3) to the subframe.
NoteMake sure to align the two subframe lifting tool guides with the front subframe.
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Verify the attachment point for the
triumph horn on the new front subframe assembly. If the M6 rivet nut is missing, install a
rivet nut (1129125-00-B) onto the front subframe assembly.
NoteRecommended Tool: 1054712-00-A Rivet Nut Setter Kit
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With assistance, position the LH
suspension assembly onto the front subframe assembly.
NoteAlign the compliance link to its installation position.
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With assistance, install the bolt and
nut that attach the LH front compliance link to the front subframe.
NoteMark with a paint pen.TIpUse of the following tool(s) is recommended:
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With assistance, hand-tighten new
bolts (x2) that attach the LH front lower lateral link to the front subframe.
Note
EMEA/APAC: Use 2123635-00-A. If 2123635-00-A is unavailable, use 1109912-00-B.
NA: Use 1109912-00-B.
NoteThe bolts will be torqued later.TIpUse of the following tool(s) is recommended:- 21 mm socket
- Remove the ½ Ton economy transmission jack from under the LH suspension assembly.
- Repeat step 3 through step 6 on the RH side of the front subframe assembly.
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Lower the front drive unit onto the
front subframe.
NoteMake sure not to move the rear front drive unit support posts from their previous positions.
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Install the LH and RH front drive unit
halfshafts into the front drive unit.
CAUTIONTake care not to damage or displace the oil seals.CAUTIONMake sure that the opening of the snap rings are facing towards the bottom of the drive unit.NoteCorrectly position the axle splines into the drive unit. Take time to make sure they are seated together correctly. Do not force them together in a way they are not meant to mate,
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Verify that the halfshafts are fully
seated:
- Carefully push the halfshaft into the drive unit until there is an audible "click" from the halfshaft stub contacting the pinion shaft.
- There will be a slight pulling sensation on the halfshaft as the halfshaft circlip locks into place.
- Pull on the inner halfshaft cup to confirm that the circlip is locked into place. If the halfshaft detaches from the drive unit then reinstall the halfshaft and then test that it is fully seated.
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Install the bolt that attaches the
front drive unit to the front subframe.
80 Nm (59.0 lbs-ft)TIpUse of the following tool(s) is recommended:- 18 mm socket
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Lower the gantry hook until the drive
unit sling is slack.
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Remove the drive unit sling hooks from
the front drive unit.
Note3x FDU connections
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Remove the drive unit sling from the
gantry hook.
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Move the subframe lifting tool to a
working area.
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Install the clip that attaches the
inverter hose to the subframe.
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Hand-tighten the bolts that attach the
LH and RH front subframe crash can brackets to the front subframe.
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Position the front stabilizer bar on
the front subframe.
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With assistance. install new nuts to
attach the front stabilizer bar to the front subframe, and then mark each nut with a
paint pen.
35 Nm (25.8 lbs-ft) - Position the front drive unit harness to the front subframe.
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Install the clip that attaches the
front drive unit harness to the front drive unit motor.
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Connect the resolver logic connector,
and then engage the locking tab.
Important: Perform a push-pull test to verify that the connector is fully attached.
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Connect the oil pump connector, and
then engage the locking tab.
Important: Perform a push-pull test to verify that the connector is fully attached.
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Install the clips (x3) that attach the
RH side of the front drive unit harness to the front subframe.
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Install the clips (x2) that attach the
front drive unit harness to the front of the front subframe.
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Install the clips (x3) that attach the
LH side of the front drive unit harness to the front subframe.
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Install the clips that attach the
front drive unit harness to the front drive unit inverter.
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Connect the front drive unit inverter
logic connector, close the handle, and then engage the locking tab.
Important: Perform a push-pull test to verify that the connector is fully attached.
- Install the steering rack. See Steering Gear (Remove and Replace).
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Install the bolt that attaches the horn assembly to the front subframe.
12 Nm (8.8 lbs-ft)NoteUse of the following tool(s) is recommended:- 10 mm socket
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Torque the bolts (x4) that attach the
LH and RH front subframe crush cans to the front subframe.
53 Nm (39.1 lbs-ft)TIpUse of the following tool(s) is recommended:- 15 mm socket
- Install the front subframe assembly into the vehicle and stop this step after the bolts and nuts securing the front lateral links to the struts are torqued. See Subframe Assembly - Front (Dual Motor) (Remove and Install).
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Tighten the bolts that attach the LH
and RH front lower lateral links to the front subframe.
Note
EMEA/APAC: Use 2123635-00-A and torque to 190 Nm. If 2123635-00-A is unavailable, use 1109912-00-B and torque to 135 Nm.
NA: Use 1109912-00-B and torque to 135 Nm.
TIpUse of the following tool(s) is recommended:- 21 mm socket
Figure 2. LH shown, RH similar - Continue to perform the rest of steps listed in the front subframe assembly installation. See Subframe Assembly - Front (Dual Motor) (Remove and Install).
- Refer to the Alignment Requirement tables to determine whether an EPAS alignment check (EC) or four wheel alignment check (AC) is necessary. If performed, add the alignment check/adjust correction code as a separate activity to the SV. See Alignment Requirement - Suspension.