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Mount - Front Drive Unit - LH (2nd Generation) - Remove And Replace: Installation

  1. Install the LH front drive unit mount onto the front drive unit assembly by maneuvering the mount up through the subframe rails and into position.
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  2. Position the clevis mount into position for installation, and then hand-tighten the bolts.
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    NOTE: Maneuver the clevis mount around the steering shaft to position it for installation.
    NOTE: Might need to adjust the underhoist stand to align the mounting holes, if needed.
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  3. Fully tighten the clevis mount bolts to the LH front drive unit mount (torque 50 N.m).
    CAUTION: Make sure that the mount is positioned all the way forward before tightening the bolts. Allowing the mount to be installed all the way rearward will result in NVH issues.
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  4. Fully tightening the bolts (x2) that attach the clevis mount to the body (torque 65 N.m).
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  5. Remove the underhoist stand from the vehicle.
  6. Install the HV battery assembly. See HV Battery (RWD/AWD) (Remove and Install) .
  7. Install the front aero shield panel. See Panel - Aero Shield - Front (Remove and Replace) .
  8. Lower the vehicle fully.
  9. Install the upper bolt that attaches the LH front drive unit mount to the front drive unit assembly (torque 38 N.m).
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  10. Install the bolts (x2) that attach the 4-way valve bracket to the frame rail (torque 5 N.m).
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  11. Install the bolts (x2) that attach the 4-way assembly to the bracket (torque 5 N.m).
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  12. Connect the gray electrical connector to the steering rack logic.
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  13. Connect the steering rack electrical connectors (x2).
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  14. Install the 12V auxiliary battery bracket beam. See 12V Battery Bracket Beam (Remove and Replace) .
  15. Install the 12V auxiliary battery. See Battery - Auxiliary - 12V (Remove and Replace) .
  16. Reconnect 12V power. See Disconnect 12V Power .
  17. Install the underhood storage unit. See Underhood Storage Unit (Remove and Install) .
  18. Install the underhood storage carpet. See Carpet - Underhood Storage (Remove and Install) .
  19. Install the HEPA filter outlet duct. See Duct - HEPA Filter - Outlet (Remove and Replace) .
  20. Install the HEPA filter inlet duct. See Duct - HEPA Filter - Inlet (Remove and Replace) .
  21. Install the front underhood apron. See Underhood Apron - Front (Remove and Replace) .
  22. Install the LH and RH underhood aprons. See Underhood Apron - LH (Remove and Replace) .
  23. Install the rear underhood apron. See Underhood Apron - Rear (Remove and Replace) .