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

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 rear 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.

2. Remove the halfshaft plug from the gearbox, and then install the halfshaft into the rear drive unit.
3. Swing out the upper section of the knuckle and mate the halfshaft to the hub.
4.    Use the support stand to raise the LH rear suspension.
5. Install the washer, and install and hand-tighten a new nut to attach the halfshaft to the LH rear hub.

 

6. With an assistant, install and hand-tighten the bolt and nut that attach the LH toe link to the knuckle.

 

7. With an assistant, installl and hand-tighten the bolt and nut that attach the LH upper fore link to the knuckle.

 

8. With an assistant, install and hand-tighten the bolt and nut that attach the LH upper aft link to the knuckle.

 

9. Install a new nut to attach the rear stabilizer bar link to the rear stabilizer bar, and then mark the nut with a paint pen. Torque 55 Nm

Note: Counter-hold the ball joint with a 5 mm hex wrench.

 

10. Install the bolts that attach the LH rear damper at the top mount.  Torque 41 Nm

 

11. Raise the support stand to simulate vehicle at ride height.

Note: Make sure that the support stand do not block access to adjust the spring compressor or suspension bolts.

Note: Use the rear ride height torque gauge to verify that the rear suspension is set to ride height specifications and adjust the support stand or spring compressor tool , if necessary.

 

12. Measure the distance between the bottom of the quarter panel to the center of the rear axle to make sure that the rear suspension is set to ride height: The distance should measure 378 mm.

 

13. Tighten the bolt and nut that attach the LH toe link to the knuckle, and then mark the bolt and nut with a paint pen. Torque 76 Nm

 

14. Tighten the bolt and nut that attach the LH upper fore link to the knuckle. Torque 76 Nm

 

15. Tighten the bolt and nut that attach the LH upper aft link to the knuckle, and then mark the bolt and nut with a paint pen. Torque 134 Nm
16. Remove the support stand from underneath the LH rear suspension.

 

17. Remove the spring compressor from the LH coil spring.

 

18. Install the LH rear suspension cover to the lower aft link, and then install the bolt that attaches the suspension cover to the link.  Torque 6 Nm
19. Hand-tighten the LH axle nut again.

 

20. Install the rear LH ABS wheel speed sensor to the LH rear knuckle, and then install a new bolt to secure the sensor to the knuckle. Torque 5 Nm

 

21. Install the grommet and fasten the clip that attach the rear LH ABS wheel speed sensor cable to the rear LH knuckle and subframe bracket.

 

22. Install the bolts that attach the LH rear caliper bracket to the knuckle. Torque 80 Nm
23. Install the bolt that attaches the electrical harness bracket to the LH rear brake caliper.  Torque 5 Nm

 

24. Connect the electrical harness to the LH rear brake caliper connector.
25. Install the LH rear wheel arch liner. See Wheel Arch Liner - Rear - LH (Remove and Replace).
26. Install the LH rear wheel, and then hand-tighten the lug nuts that attach the LH rear wheel to the hub.
27. Lower the vehicle and put the vehicle into Park.

 

28. Tighten the LH rear axle nut.  Torque 245 Nm
29. Tighten the wheel lug nuts.  Torque 175 Nm
30. Install the LH rear wheel center cap or the hub cap.
31. Remove the vehicle from the lift.
32. Perform the four wheel alignment check. See Four Wheel Alignment (Check).

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