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

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 - Remove

 Halfshaft - Front Drive Unit - LH (Remove and Replace)

SPECIAL TOOLS

Tool, Axle Extraction, Model 3 (1133386-00-A)

Tool, Hub Puller, Hydraulic (1096075-00-A)

Remove

  1. Remove the LH wheel center cap. See Cap - Wheel (Remove and Replace).
  2. Loosen the LH wheel lug nuts.

 Caution: Use only hand tools to remove or install the fasteners. Do not use impact or power tools.

 Caution: Use a 6 point socket. Do not use a 12 point socket or a specialty socket.

  Halfshaft - Front Drive Unit - LH - Remove

  1. Loosen the LH front drive unit halfshaft nut.
  2. Raise and support the vehicle. See Raise Vehicle - 2 Post Lift.
  3. Remove the LH front wheel. See Wheel (Remove and Install).

  Halfshaft - Front Drive Unit - LH - Remove

  1. Remove and discard the LH front drive unit halfshaft nut and washers.

 Note: The washers are attached to the nut.

  Halfshaft - Front Drive Unit - LH - Remove

  1. Remove and discard the bolt that attaches the LH front ABS wheel speed sensor to the LH front knuckle.

  Halfshaft - Front Drive Unit - LH - Remove

  1. Release the clip that attaches the LH front ABS wheel speed sensor to the LH front knuckle, and then set the sensor aside.

  Halfshaft - Front Drive Unit - LH - Remove

  1. Remove the bolt that attaches the LH front brake hose bracket to the LH front knuckle.

  Halfshaft - Front Drive Unit - LH - Remove

  1. Remove and discard the nyloc nut that attaches the LH tie rod end to the LH front knuckle, and then remove the tie rod end from the knuckle.

  Halfshaft - Front Drive Unit - LH - Remove

  1. Remove the bolt and nut that attach the LH front upper control arm to the LH front knuckle.

  Halfshaft - Front Drive Unit - LH - Remove

  1. Remove the bolt and nut that attach the LH strut to the LH front lower lateral link.
  2. Position the hydraulic hub puller tool on the LH front wheel studs, and then hand-tighten the wheel lug nuts (x5).
  3. Remove the LH front drive unit halfshaft from the LH front hub assembly, and then set the halfshaft aside.

Note: While holding the hub in position, turn the hydraulic hub puller tool handle clockwise to separate the LH front drive unit halfshaft from the hub assembly.

  1. Remove the hydraulic hub puller tool from the LH front wheel studs.
  2. Install the axle extraction tool between the front drive unit and the inner joint of the LH front drive unit halfshaft, and then strike the handle of the extraction tool with a dead blow hammer to unseat the halfshaft.
  3. With assistance, remove the LH front drive unit halfshaft from the vehicle, and then install a halfshaft plug into the opening of the gearbox.

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

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