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Tesla Model 3: Halfshaft - Front Drive Unit - LH - Install

Tesla Model 3 2017-2024 Service Manual / Front Drive Unit / Front Gearbox and Halfshafts / Halfshaft - Front Drive Unit - LH (Remove and Replace) / Halfshaft - Front Drive Unit - LH - Install

Install

  Halfshaft - Front Drive Unit - LH - Install

  1. Apply approximately 1 gram of Molykote M-77 Lubricant Paste only to the hub mating face on the outboard side of the LH front drive unit halfshaft.

 Caution: Do not apply any lubricant to the halfshaft splines. If lubricant is mistakenly applied, wipe the splines clean with a shop towel.

  1. Remove the halfshaft plug from the gearbox, and then with assistance, install the LH front drive unit halfshaft into the front drive unit.

Note: Move the LH front knuckle assembly aside to provide enough clearance to safely install the LH front drive unit halfshaft.

  Halfshaft - Front Drive Unit - LH - Install

  1. Install the LH front drive unit halfshaft into the LH front hub assembly, and then hand-tighten a new front drive unit halfshaft nut and washers to prevent the halfshaft from falling out of the hub.

Note: The washers are attached to the nut.

  Halfshaft - Front Drive Unit - LH - Install

  1. Hand-tighten the bolt and nut that attach the LH strut to the LH front lower lateral link.

  Halfshaft - Front Drive Unit - LH - Install

  1. Install the bolt and nut that attach the LH front upper control arm to the LH front knuckle. Torque 56 Nm

  Halfshaft - Front Drive Unit - LH - Install

  1. Install the new nyloc nut that attaches the LH tie rod end to the LH front knuckle.  Torque 180 Nm

  Halfshaft - Front Drive Unit - LH - Install

  1. Install the bolt that attaches the LH front brake hose bracket to the LH front knuckle. Torque 5 Nm

  Halfshaft - Front Drive Unit - LH - Install

  1. Install the clip that attaches the LH front ABS wheel speed sensor to the LH front knuckle.

  Halfshaft - Front Drive Unit - LH - Install

  1. Install the new bolt that attaches the LH front ABS wheel speed sensor to the LH front knuckle. Torque 5 Nm
  2. Install the LH front wheel and hand-tighten the wheel lug nuts.
  3. Lower the vehicle until the tires are touching the ground. See Raise Vehicle - 2 Post Lift.
  4. Fully tighten the wheel lug nuts. See Wheel (Remove and Install).

  Halfshaft - Front Drive Unit - LH - Install

  1. Fully tighten the new LH front drive unit halfshaft nut and washers. Torque 245 Nm

 Note: The washers are attached to the nut.

  1. Install the wheel center cap. See Cap - Wheel (Remove and Replace).
  2. Remove the vehicle from the lift and drive the vehicle onto an alignment rack.

  Halfshaft - Front Drive Unit - LH - Install

  1. Fully tighten the bolt and nut that attach the LH strut to the LH front lower lateral link, and then mark the bolt and nut with a paint pen. Torque 106 Nm Torque 106 Nm

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