Drive Unit Mechanical Bearing Warning
The drive unit housing sensors have logged an anomalous structural signature or high thermal spike coming from the main internal rotor shaft bearing. This indicates internal mechanical wear that, if ignored, can damage the motor's core gear teeth.
Estimated Cost
$3,600
Repair Time
Dealer visit required
Difficulty
Dealer Only
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Professional Service Recommended
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Step-by-Step Fix Instructions
- 1
Drain the electric drive unit oil and inspect the fluid for shiny metallic dust particles.
- 2
Replace the drive unit fluid filter cartridge if it is clogged with metallic sediment.
- 3
Refill the motor casing with fresh factory-specified non-conductive synthetic gear lubricant.
- 4
Run an acoustic vibration test across motor speeds using specialized software.
- 5
Drop the motor down to open up external drive seals and replace worn mechanical ground brushes.
- 6
Replace the complete electric drive unit assembly due to internal bearing race failure.
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