Etorque Seized

[Klondike]

So the wife had the etorque seize up while driving the other day. Pulled over and as soon as rolled to a stop, the truck died. Couldn’t start, couldn’t shift to neutral, lots of strange issues. Got it home and I took the belt off, and discovered the seized etorque. Started the truck with the belt off and everything electronic recovered and works properly (except for air suspension for some reason…). Not my worry at the moment.

Anyone dealt with this? This was the only thing I had concern about when I bought this truck. 2022 Limited with 120,000 km.

Dealer quoted $3,700 and 3 weeks lead time. I ordered bearings and am planning on taking a swing at rebuilding myself. Local starter shops can’t get any info on them, so they’re unwilling to experiment with it, so I’ll dig in myself. I’ve seen a few videos on YouTube where guys have done it, but likely with failing bearings, not completely locked. Hopefully nothing inside is wiped out, but for that price and lead time, it’s worth a shot to try on my own.

 

[John Kloehr]

Please post up your experience, cost, any special tools, links to helpful videos, and such. If doing so fits into your life. Even though I have extended warranty, the long lead time might still make self repair worth the effort should mine fail. Most have reported much longer than 3 weeks to get OEM parts, even 3 months.

 

[MarPar]

There was at one point a sticky thread on how to rebuild the etorque yourself, but now I can't find it.

 

[CHeYeNNe71]

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Thread 'eTorque Bearing Replacement, Fixed Grinding Noise'

Feb 4, 2025

Like many others with the 5.7 eTorque mine started making a grinding noise. At first it sounded like an old power steering pump without fluid. Then, it progressed into a horrible bad bearing sound. All the while the dealer told me the part was backordered and that I should keep driving it (my truck is under warranty with about 25000 miles on it). Eventually the noise got so bad I told the dealer I couldn't drive it any longer as I was worried about causing other damage or short circuiting and starting a fire. Again, they nor Ram offered any solution so I took matters into my own...

• UpNorthEngineer
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[Klondike]

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Thread 'eTorque Bearing Replacement, Fixed Grinding Noise'

Feb 4, 2025

Like many others with the 5.7 eTorque mine started making a grinding noise. At first it sounded like an old power steering pump without fluid. Then, it progressed into a horrible bad bearing sound. All the while the dealer told me the part was backordered and that I should keep driving it (my truck is under warranty with about 25000 miles on it). Eventually the noise got so bad I told the dealer I couldn't drive it any longer as I was worried about causing other damage or short circuiting and starting a fire. Again, they nor Ram offered any solution so I took matters into my own...

• UpNorthEngineer
• Replies: 186
• Forum: 5th Gen General Discussion

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Thanks for posting that. I’m trying to consume as much as I can before I dig in on Friday. I’ve never put a how-to together, but maybe I’ll see if I can on this one. Feels like this issue is being turned into a much bigger problem than it may need to be. If I have to do bearings every 100,000km, I’m good with that. I regularly use my vehicles past 350,000km (200,000 miles). For what they cost, I squeeze every dollar of value out of them. If it’s truly just bearings, that is a straightforward repair that any half-capable mechanic or shop could do, but most places need information to be able to take on the liability of performing that repair. Mostly because consumers are litigious and untrustworthy. If the shop doesn’t get something right, they’re going to lose their shirt on that job, so why take the risk. I’ve heard most units going on for replacement are rebuilt MGU’s, but I guarantee the price is the same. “We rebuilt it so it’s same as new”. I don’t want a rebuilt unit for $3,700. I’ll do my own for $80.


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[CHeYeNNe71]

Thanks for posting that. I’m trying to consume as much as I can before I dig in on Friday. I’ve never put a how-to together, but maybe I’ll see if I can on this one. Feels like this issue is being turned into a much bigger problem than it may need to be. If I have to do bearings every 100,000km, I’m good with that. I regularly use my vehicles past 350,000km (200,000 miles). For what they cost, I squeeze every dollar of value out of them. If it’s truly just bearings, that is a straightforward repair that any half-capable mechanic or shop could do, but most places need information to be able to take on the liability of performing that repair. Mostly because consumers are litigious and untrustworthy. If the shop doesn’t get something right, they’re going to lose their shirt on that job, so why take the risk. I’ve heard most units going on for replacement are rebuilt MGU’s, but I guarantee the price is the same. “We rebuilt it so it’s same as new”. I don’t want a rebuilt unit for $3,700. I’ll do my own for $80.


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You're Welcome and G'luck! Hope goes smooth as possible.

 

[MarPar]

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Thread 'eTorque Bearing Replacement, Fixed Grinding Noise'

Feb 4, 2025

Like many others with the 5.7 eTorque mine started making a grinding noise. At first it sounded like an old power steering pump without fluid. Then, it progressed into a horrible bad bearing sound. All the while the dealer told me the part was backordered and that I should keep driving it (my truck is under warranty with about 25000 miles on it). Eventually the noise got so bad I told the dealer I couldn't drive it any longer as I was worried about causing other damage or short circuiting and starting a fire. Again, they nor Ram offered any solution so I took matters into my own...

• UpNorthEngineer
• Replies: 186
• Forum: 5th Gen General Discussion

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There it is! Was I dreaming, or was it a sticky thread at one point??

 

[bigdodge]

So the wife had the etorque seize up while driving the other day. Pulled over and as soon as rolled to a stop, the truck died. Couldn’t start, couldn’t shift to neutral, lots of strange issues. Got it home and I took the belt off, and discovered the seized etorque. Started the truck with the belt off and everything electronic recovered and works properly (except for air suspension for some reason…). Not my worry at the moment.

Anyone dealt with this? This was the only thing I had concern about when I bought this truck. 2022 Limited with 120,000 km.

Dealer quoted $3,700 and 3 weeks lead time. I ordered bearings and am planning on taking a swing at rebuilding myself. Local starter shops can’t get any info on them, so they’re unwilling to experiment with it, so I’ll dig in myself. I’ve seen a few videos on YouTube where guys have done it, but likely with failing bearings, not completely locked. Hopefully nothing inside is wiped out, but for that price and lead time, it’s worth a shot to try on my own.

wow

 

[fishslayer]

So the wife had the etorque seize up while driving the other day. Pulled over and as soon as rolled to a stop, the truck died. Couldn’t start, couldn’t shift to neutral, lots of strange issues. Got it home and I took the belt off, and discovered the seized etorque. Started the truck with the belt off and everything electronic recovered and works properly (except for air suspension for some reason…). Not my worry at the moment.

Anyone dealt with this? This was the only thing I had concern about when I bought this truck. 2022 Limited with 120,000 km.

Dealer quoted $3,700 and 3 weeks lead time. I ordered bearings and am planning on taking a swing at rebuilding myself. Local starter shops can’t get any info on them, so they’re unwilling to experiment with it, so I’ll dig in myself. I’ve seen a few videos on YouTube where guys have done it, but likely with failing bearings, not completely locked. Hopefully nothing inside is wiped out, but for that price and lead time, it’s worth a shot to try on my own.

E Torque is covered by 8 yr emission warrenty

 

[John Kloehr]

E Torque is covered by 8 yr emission warrenty

US is 8 yr/80K miles. I think @Klondike is in Canada so 5 yr/100K km for a '22. Out of warranty.

 

[GyRoCoN]

US is 8 yr/80K miles. I think @Klondike is in Canada so 5 yr/100K km for a '22. Out of warranty.

Mine is a Canadian 2022, This shot is from the warranty booklet. His truck should be still covered. Ive had my MGU and 48 Volt pack replaced once already.

 

[John Kloehr]

Mine is a Canadian 2022, This shot is from the warranty booklet. His truck should be still covered. Ive had my MGU and 48 Volt pack replaced once already.
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Well so much for google AI, you are covered. But still, do you want to wait weeks or months or just fix the damn thing yourself? That is why I am interested in the repair. I can deal with a few days without my ride, but not weeks or months if the alternative self-repair is only $100 or two.

 

[bigdodge]

Well so much for google AI, you are covered. But still, do you want to wait weeks or months or just fix the damn thing yourself? That is why I am interested in the repair. I can deal with a few days without my ride, but not weeks or months if the alternative self-repair is only $100 or two.

ai is proving to be stupid more times than not.

 

[GyRoCoN]

Well so much for google AI, you are covered. But still, do you want to wait weeks or months or just fix the damn thing yourself? That is why I am interested in the repair. I can deal with a few days without my ride, but not weeks or months if the alternative self-repair is only $100 or two.

Agreed. My truck sat rusting on the lot for 8 weeks and needed new brakes afterwards due to the corroded rotors. My warranty provided a rental so I let them do it, but if / when it happens post warranty, I'd be trying the fix myself.