Tesla Model 3: Control Arm - Upper - Front - LH - Install
Tesla Model 3 2017-2024 Service Manual / Suspension / Front Suspension (Including Hubs) / Control Arm - Upper - Front - LH (Remove and Replace) / Control Arm - Upper - Front - LH - Install
Install
- Install the LH front upper control arm into the front upper control arm mount, and then install and hand-tighten the bolts (x2) that attach the control arm to the mount.
- Install the FUCA ride height tool onto the front upper control arm mount at the rear outer mounting hole.
- With an assistant, hold the front upper control arm against the plate of
the FUCA ride height tool and tighten the bolts (x2) that attach the LH
front upper control arm to the front upper control arm mount.
Torque 50 Nm - Remove the FUCA ride height tool from the front upper control arm mount.
- Install the LH front spring and damper assembly into position in the vehicle.
- Install the larger bolts that attach the spring and damper assembly to
the shock tower.
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Torque 62 Nm
- Install the smaller bolts that attach the spring and damper assembly to
the shock tower.
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Torque 35 Nm
- Install the clips that attach the LH shock tower cover to the body.
- Hand-tighten the bolt and nut that attach the LH front spring and damper assembly to the lower control arm.
- Install new nut that attaches the stabilizer bar link to the LH front
spring and damper assembly.
Torque 98 Nm
- Install new nut that attaches the LH tie rod end to the knuckle.
Torque 180 Nm
- Install the bolt and new nut that attach the upper control arm to the
knuckle.
Torque 56 Nm
- Dual Motor only: Install the nut that attaches the LH front jounce hose
bracket to the vehicle.
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Torque 6 Nm
- Connect the wheel speed sensor connector, and then connect the harness with the clips on the body and upper control arm.
- Install the front LH wheel arch liner. See Wheel Arch Liner - Front - LH (Remove and Replace).
- Install the LH front wheel. See Wheel (Remove and Install).
- Install the cowl screen panel. See Panel - Cowl Screen (Remove and Replace).
- Install the LH and RH wiper arms. See Wiper Arms (Remove and Replace).
- Install the underhood storage unit. See Underhood Storage Unit (Remove and Replace).
- Install the hood latch cover. See Cover - Hood Latch (Remove and Replace).
- Install the cabin intake duct. See Duct - Cabin Intake (Remove and Replace).
- Install the rear underhood apron. See Underhood Apron - Rear (Remove and Replace).
- Perform a four wheel alignment. See Four Wheel Alignment (Check and Adjust).
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Hub - Front - LH (Dual Motor) - Remove
SPECIAL TOOLS
Card, Magnetic Field Viewer (1062500-00-A)
Remove
If equipped, remove the LH front wheel center cap. See
Cap - Wheel (Remove and Replace).
Loosen the LH front wheel lug nuts.
Caut
Hub - Front - LH (Dual Motor) - Install
Install
Use a magnetic field viewing card to check the LH front hub's tone ring.
Line up the LH front drive unit halfshaft splines, and then install the
LH front hub on the LH front knuckle.
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Climate controls are always available at the bottom of the touchscreen. To
turn the climate control
system on, touch the fan icon or adjust the cabin temperature. To turn it off,
touch the fan icon
and then touch the off button near the center of the popup window.
By default, climate contro
To Use Traffic-Aware Cruise Control
To use Traffic-Aware Cruise Control, you must
be driving at least 18 mph (30 km/h), unless a
vehicle is detected ahead of you. If a vehicle is
detected ahead of you, you can use Traffic-
Aware Cruise Control at any speed, even when
stationary, provided Model 3 is at least 5 feet
(150 cm) behin
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