Non-failed e-torque?

[DanAR]

New to me 24 Laramie with 56k miles, no issues so far. I did recently change both bearings in the MGU as preventative maintenance due to a slight to moderate bearing noise during operation. Rear bearing was a little noisy but had not failed. Front bearing was in good shape but replaced it anyways. Both tensioners replaced first, noise was still present so off with the MGU. Now, quite as a mouse and charging perfectly.

I’ll chime in too. Can you give us some insight on how you did this, particularly the source and part numbers for the bearings? Thanks.

 

[TC]

Etorque is covered under 8 year 80k mile warranty I believe. Dealer won't do anything w/o a code so decided to change out the bearings with a competent assistant. Part #'s used both Timken bearings.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08D91KCLR?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_fed_asin_title

TIMKEN 6305-2RSC3 2PCS Double Rubber Seal Bearings 25X62X17MM，Pre-Lubricated and Stable Performance and Cost Effective, Deep Groove Ball Bearings.: Amazon.com: Industrial & Scientific

TIMKEN 6305-2RSC3 2PCS Double Rubber Seal Bearings 25X62X17MM，Pre-Lubricated and Stable Performance and Cost Effective, Deep Groove Ball Bearings.: Amazon.com: Industrial & Scientific

www.amazon.com

Used one of these to remove the pulley. Came off easier than expected.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0F1KH7L6C?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_fed_asin_title

Watch this video a couple times and went for it. Enjoying some adult beverages, took us 3-4 hours to remove, rebuild and reinstall.

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Breaking the unit apart was done with a rubber mallet. Removing the original bearings with a press and appropriate size socket was straightforward. Used some soft pine 2x4 as a base to press out bearings as the MGU unit is made from aluminum and has large fins instead of a flat base to press against. Rear bearing (small one) was the culprit and easier to remove than the front (larger) one. Both were fairly easy to remove.

Did not take any photos, too busy focusing on task at hand and keeping the beer cold but so glad we did this, MGU is quiet and working like designed. It is easier than replacing manifolds, thats for sure.

 

[olyelr]

Etorque is covered under 8 year 80k mile warranty I believe. Dealer won't do anything w/o a code so decided to change out the bearings with a competent assistant. Part #'s used both Timken bearings.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08D91KCLR?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_fed_asin_title

TIMKEN 6305-2RSC3 2PCS Double Rubber Seal Bearings 25X62X17MM，Pre-Lubricated and Stable Performance and Cost Effective, Deep Groove Ball Bearings.: Amazon.com: Industrial & Scientific

TIMKEN 6305-2RSC3 2PCS Double Rubber Seal Bearings 25X62X17MM，Pre-Lubricated and Stable Performance and Cost Effective, Deep Groove Ball Bearings.: Amazon.com: Industrial & Scientific

www.amazon.com

Used one of these to remove the pulley. Came off easier than expected.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0F1KH7L6C?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_fed_asin_title

Watch this video a couple times and went for it. Enjoying some adult beverages, took us 3-4 hours to remove, rebuild and reinstall.

etorque bearing replacement - Search Videos

Watch videos instantly on Bing—enjoy direct playback, discover related clips, and dive into trending content all in one place.

www.bing.com

Breaking the unit apart was done with a rubber mallet. Removing the original bearings with a press and appropriate size socket was straightforward. Used some soft pine 2x4 as a base to press out bearings as the MGU unit is made from aluminum and has large fins instead of a flat base to press against. Rear bearing (small one) was the culprit and easier to remove than the front (larger) one. Both were fairly easy to remove.

Did not take any photos, too busy focusing on task at hand and keeping the beer cold but so glad we did this, MGU is quiet and working like designed. It is easier than replacing manifolds, thats for sure.

Sweet, thanks for the info !

Was your competent assistant one of the kids holding a flashlight, feeding ya cold ones and fetching the 10mm’s?

 

[DanAR]

Etorque is covered under 8 year 80k mile warranty I believe. Dealer won't do anything w/o a code so decided to change out the bearings with a competent assistant. Part #'s used both Timken bearings.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08D91KCLR?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_fed_asin_title

TIMKEN 6305-2RSC3 2PCS Double Rubber Seal Bearings 25X62X17MM，Pre-Lubricated and Stable Performance and Cost Effective, Deep Groove Ball Bearings.: Amazon.com: Industrial & Scientific

TIMKEN 6305-2RSC3 2PCS Double Rubber Seal Bearings 25X62X17MM，Pre-Lubricated and Stable Performance and Cost Effective, Deep Groove Ball Bearings.: Amazon.com: Industrial & Scientific

www.amazon.com

Used one of these to remove the pulley. Came off easier than expected.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0F1KH7L6C?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_fed_asin_title

Watch this video a couple times and went for it. Enjoying some adult beverages, took us 3-4 hours to remove, rebuild and reinstall.

etorque bearing replacement - Search Videos

Watch videos instantly on Bing—enjoy direct playback, discover related clips, and dive into trending content all in one place.

www.bing.com

Breaking the unit apart was done with a rubber mallet. Removing the original bearings with a press and appropriate size socket was straightforward. Used some soft pine 2x4 as a base to press out bearings as the MGU unit is made from aluminum and has large fins instead of a flat base to press against. Rear bearing (small one) was the culprit and easier to remove than the front (larger) one. Both were fairly easy to remove.

Did not take any photos, too busy focusing on task at hand and keeping the beer cold but so glad we did this, MGU is quiet and working like designed. It is easier than replacing manifolds, thats for sure.

Excellent, thanks very much for the post. I have about 7 large tool chest stuffed full but that puller is one I don’t have so I guess I’ll have to get one to have on standby.

 

[John Schmidt]

As with all forums, especially vehicle related ones, you mainly read about all the issues and failures about the particular product.

After reading online it seems with the e-torque its not just IF it will have an issue, but WHEN. Has anybody with the e-torque NOT had any issues?

If you have had an e-torque truck for a while and not had any issues, post up the year and mileage of the truck. Im super curious. Is there such a thing?!

Hi. I have a 2020 Ram 1500 with 23k miles on it. (Bought new in Jan 2021) No issues thank goodness. It will likely take me another 5 or 6 years to get to 50,000 miles -- which is when I've read that the likelihood of an E-Torque issue increases significantly. Getting to 50,000 miles will occur sometime around the year 2031. That is good because it gives me a lot of time - hopefully trouble free, but bad because the 8 year MGU warranty coverage will be over in 2029. Hopefully by 2031 the E-Torque related parts availability issues will be solved.
Thanks. - John

 

[TradesmanGuy]

Hi. I have a 2020 Ram 1500 with 23k miles on it. (Bought new in Jan 2021) No issues thank goodness. It will likely take me another 5 or 6 years to get to 50,000 miles -- which is when I've read that the likelihood of an E-Torque issue increases significantly. Getting to 50,000 miles will occur sometime around the year 2031. That is good because it gives me a lot of time - hopefully trouble free, but bad because the 8 year MGU warranty coverage will be over in 2029. Hopefully by 2031 the E-Torque related parts availability issues will be solved.
Thanks. - John

It is not a time bomb. You could be in an explosive car crash anytime between now and 2031. Basically, to long a time to even start worrying about something like that.