Tesla Model 3: Adjust Front Toe
- If the front toe is within specification and does not require adjustment,
complete the alignment. See
Complete the Alignment.
- Loosen the jam nut on the LH inner tie rod.
- Rotate the LH inner tie rod to adjust the front LH toe to 0.05º OUT +/-
0.15º (+/- 0.10º split).
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To add positive toe in, move the tie rod end in toward the centerline.
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To add negative toe out, move the tie rod end out from the centerline.
- When the front LH toe is correct, tighten the jam nut on the LH inner
tie rod.
Torque 80 Nm
- Perform step
2 through step
4 for the RH side of the vehicle if necessary.
- Complete the alignment. See
Complete the Alignment.
Complete the Alignment
- Print the vehicle summary and verify that the alignment parameters are
within specifications.
Note:
Repeat the adjustment for any parameter that is not within specification.
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Adjust Rear Camber
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Adjust Rear Toe
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Adjust Front Camber and Caster
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Adjust Front Toe
- Install the mid aero shield panel. See
Panel - Aero Shield - Mid (Remove and Replace).
- Lower the alignment rack to a working height and lock.
- Remove the alignment heads from the wheels.
- Remove the brake pedal depressor.
- Install the alignment slip/turn plate pins.
- Lower the alignment rack to the ground.
- Unlatch the driver's door, shift into Park, and remove the steering
wheel bubble leveler.
- Unbuckle the seat belts and remove the ballast bags from the vehicle.
- Remove the seat covers from the seats.
- Connect a laptop with Toolbox 3 to the vehicle.
- In Toolbox, click Actions, type "angle" in the search field, click Play
to the left of "PROC_EPAS3X_X_CLEAR-APPLIED-ANGLE-OFFSET", and then select
Run.
- Click Actions, type "angle" in the search field, click Play to the left
of "TEST_EPAS3P_X_CHECK-APPLIED-ANGLE-OFFSET", and then select Run.
- Disconnect the laptop from the vehicle.
- Remove the wheel chocks.
- Install the cowl screen panel. See
Panel - Cowl Screen (Remove and Replace).
- Remove the vehicle from the alignment rack.
- Perform a test drive and verify vehicle operation.
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SPECIAL TOOLS
Tool, FUCA Ride Height, Model 3 (1450399-00-A)
Remove
Raise and support the vehicle. See
Raise Vehicle - 2 Post Lift.
Remove the LH front wheel. See
Wheel (Remove and Install).
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SEE MORE:
Remove
Remove the rear underhood apron. See
Underhood Apron - Rear (Remove and Replace).
Remove the cabin intake duct. See
Duct - Cabin Intake (Remove and Replace).
Remove the hood latch cover. See
Cover - Hood Latch (Remove and Replace).
Remove the underhood storage unit carpet. See
Carp
Remove
Remove the glove box. See
Glove Box (LHD) (Remove and Replace).
Remove the pin that attach the glove box damper to the glove box using
needle nose pliers.
Fully open the glove box.
Note: When the glove box is closed, the glove box damper will not
clear for removal.
Turn