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

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 Bushing - Rear Drive Unit - Rear (Remove and Replace)

DRAFT

Warning: This procedure was derived from pre-production computer models, and might not reflect the real-world situation. Warnings and cautions might be missing. Follow safety requirements and use extreme caution when working on or near high voltage systems and components.

SPECIAL TOOLS

Kit, Drive Unit Bushing R&R, Model 3 (1137785-00-A)

Remove

  1. Remove the rear drive unit. See Drive Unit - Rear (Remove and Install).

  Bushing - Rear Drive Unit - Rear (Remove and Replace)

  1. Install the drive unit bushing tool onto the rear bushing.
  2. Turn the nut on the thrust washer to remove the bushing from the drive unit.
  3. Separate the bushing tool, and then remove it from the drive unit.

Install

  Bushing - Rear Drive Unit - Rear (Remove and Replace)

  1. Set up the bushing tool to press in the new bushing.
  2. Turn the nut on the thrust washer to press the new bushing into the drive unit.
  3. Separate the bushing tool, and then remove it from the drive unit.
  4. Install the rear drive unit. See Drive Unit - Rear (Remove and Install).

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