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

Remove
- Remove the rear drive unit
inverter. See
Inverter - Rear Drive Unit
(Remove and Install).
- Setup the gantry to support
the gearbox motor assembly.

- Remove the bolts that attach
the heat exchanger to the
gearbox, and then remove the
heat exchanger from the gearbox.
Torque 5 Nm +30º

- Remove the bolts that attach
the motor assembly to the
gearbox, and then use the gantry
to lift the gearbox from the
motor assembly.
Torque 15 Nm +25º

Install
Installation procedure is the
reverse of removal, except for the
following:
Caution:
Perform a push-pull test to
verify that the hose is fully
seated.
-
Install new o-rings on the
heat exchanger.
-
Install a new oil filter
if the replacement gearbox is
without one.
READ NEXT:
Gearbox Fluid - Rear Drive Unit - Drain
Drain
SPECIAL TOOLS
KIT, DRIVE UNIT OIL DRAIN, MODEL
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Remove
Remove the rear underhood apron.
Remove the cabin intake duct.
Remove the hood latch cover.
Remove the underhood storage unit carpet
Remove the underhood storage unit.
Remove the bolts that attach the top of the front fascia to the vehicle.Torque
4 Nm
Remove the front wheel
Door Assembly - Charge Port (China) - Remove
SPECIAL TOOLS
Insulation Multimeter, Fluke 1508 (1076921-01-B)
Test Probes, Slim, Fluke TP38 (1130480-00-A)