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)
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Tweeter - Front Door - LH (Remove and Replace)
Remove
Pull straight up to release the clips that attach the LH front door
tweeter assembly to the door.
Caution: Do not pull the tweeter assembly too far from the door panel,
as the tweeter electrical connector is still attached.
Disconnect the electrical connector from the tweeter, and
Seal - Secondary - Rear Door - LH (Remove and Replace)
Remove
Open the LH rear door.
Use narrow-width tape to carefully mark the location of the secondary
seal around the door.
Caution:
Make sure that the edge of the tape accurately follows the edge of the
seal.
Release the ends of the door secondary seal from the ends of the inner
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