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Tesla Model 3: Bushing - Front Drive Unit - RH (Remove and Replace)

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 Bushing - Front Drive Unit - RH (Remove and Replace)

Remove

  1. Remove the front subframe assembly from the vehicle. See Subframe Assembly - Front (Dual Motor) (Remove and Install).

  Other assemblies hidden for clarity
Other assemblies hidden for clarity

  1. Install the bushing tool on the RH front drive unit bushing. Note: Use cups "K", "B", and "I" when assembling the special tool, as shown.

  Apply torque only to the nut highlighted red
Apply torque only to the nut highlighted red

  1. Turn the bearing-side bushing tool nut with a wrench while holding the opposite nut in place.

 Caution: Apply torque only to the bearing-side bushing tool nut.

  1. When the bushing has been pushed out of the front drive unit, separate the bushing tool, and then remove the bushing.

Install

   Cups "L", "J", and "C" used to install the bushing
Cups "L", "J", and "C" used to install the bushing

   Rubber tab visible at the top of cup "J"
Rubber tab visible at the top of cup "J"

  1. Set up the bushing tool to press in the new bushing. Note: Use cups "L", "J", and "C" when assembling the special tool, as shown. Note: Make sure the rubber tab is visible at the top of cup "J".

  Apply torque only to the nut highlighted red
Apply torque only to the nut highlighted red

  1. Turn the bearing-side bushing tool nut with a wrench until the bushing flange makes contact with the front drive unit.

 Caution: Apply torque only to the bearing-side bushing tool nut.

Note: While installing the bushing, make sure the rubber tab remains visible at the top of cup "J".

  1. Separate the bushing tool, and then remove it from the drive unit.

  Other assemblies hidden for clarity
Other assemblies hidden for clarity

  1. Make sure the bushing alignment lug is oriented to 12 o'clock.
  2. Install the front subframe assembly on the vehicle. See Subframe Assembly - Front (Dual Motor) (Remove and Install)

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