Tesla Model 3: Bushing - Front Drive Unit - RH (Remove and Replace)
Remove
- Remove the front subframe assembly from the vehicle. See Subframe Assembly - Front (Dual Motor) (Remove and Install).
Other assemblies hidden for clarity
- 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
- 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.
- 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
Rubber tab visible at the top of cup
"J"
- 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
- 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".
- Separate the bushing tool, and then remove it from the drive unit.
Other assemblies hidden for clarity
- Make sure the bushing alignment lug is oriented to 12 o'clock.
- Install the front subframe assembly on the vehicle. See Subframe Assembly - Front (Dual Motor) (Remove and Install)
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Drive Unit - Front (Remove
and Install)
Drive Unit - Front
- Remove
SPECIAL TOOLS
Tool, Axle Extraction, Model 3 (1133386-00-A)
SEE MORE:
Seat Cushion - Lower - 2nd Row (Remove and Replace)
Remove
Move the driver seat and the front passenger seat fully forward.
Note: Note the position of the driver seat and the front passenger
seat prior to movement so that both seats are restored to their original
position during installation.
While pressing the LH and RH tabs towards the
Frame - Seat Back - 2nd Row - LH (Remove and Replace)
Remove
Remove the 2nd row lower seat cushion. See
Seat Cushion - Lower - 2nd Row (Remove and Replace).
Remove the LH 2nd row seat side bolster. See
Bolster - Side - Seat - 2nd Row - LH (Remove and Replace).
Remove the rear LH sill panel trim. See
Trim - Sill Panel - Rear - LH (Remove and R
