Tesla Model 3: Knuckle - Suspension - Front - LH (Dual Motor) -
Install
Install
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- Rest the LH front drive unit half shaft in the LH front suspension
knuckle, and then install a new nut that attaches the knuckle to the lower
lateral link.
Torque
180 Nm
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- Install a new nut that attaches the LH front lower compliance link to
the LH front suspension knuckle.
Torque 180 Nm
Note: Use a T45 bit to hold the LH front lower compliance link in
position.
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- Install the bolt and new nut that attach the LH upper control arm to the
LH front suspension knuckle.
Torque 56 Nm
Torque 56 Nm
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- Install a new nut that attaches the LH tie rod end to the LH front
suspension knuckle.
Torque 180 Nm
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- Install new bolts that attach the LH front ABS wheel speed sensor and
electrical harness to the LH front suspension knuckle.
Torque 5 Nm
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- Install the clip that attaches the LH front ABS wheel speed sensor
electrical harness to the LH front suspension knuckle.
- Install the LH front brake dust shield. See
Shield - Dust - Brake - Front - LH (Remove and Replace).
- Use a magnetic field viewing card to check the LH front hub's tone ring.
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- 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.
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- Position the LH front hub on the LH front suspension knuckle, and then
insert the LH front halfshaft in the hub.
![Halfshaft hidden for clarity](images/books/1773/GUID-6AB8BA09-9176-46D6-A2E0-8FAABA7AC9EF-online_small(1).jpg)
Halfshaft hidden for clarity
- Install the bolts that attach the LH front hub to the LH front knuckle.
Torque 85 Nm
- Install the LH front brake rotor. See
Brake Rotor - Front - LH (Remove and Replace).
![Halfshaft hidden for clarity](images/books/1773/GUID-A35AA111-F01D-4806-A36E-C9E7D5C4E3C1-online_small.jpg)
Halfshaft hidden for clarity
- Remove the S-hook, and then install the new bolts that attach the LH
front brake caliper to the LH front suspension knuckle.
Torque 94 Nm
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- Install the bolt that attaches the LH front brake hose bracket to the LH
front suspension knuckle.
Torque 5 Nm
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- Hand-tighten the new front drive unit halfshaft nut and washers.
- Position the LH front wheel on the vehicle, and then hand-tighten the LH
front wheel lug nuts.
- Lower the vehicle until the tires are touching the ground, and then
fully tighten the LH front wheel lug nuts. See
Wheel (Remove and Install).
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- Fully tighten the new front drive unit halfshaft nut and washers.
Torque 245 Nm
- If equipped, install the LH front wheel center cap. See
Cap - Wheel (Remove and Replace).
- Perform a 4 wheel alignment. See
Four Wheel Alignment (Check and Adjust).
- Perform a test drive.
READ NEXT:
Remove
Remove the LH front brake dust shield. See
Shield - Dust - Brake - Front - LH (Remove and Replace).
Remove the bolts that attach the LH front ABS wheel speed sensor
electrical harne
Remove
Remove the LH front wheel arch liner. See
Wheel Arch Liner - Front - LH (Remove and Replace).
Remove the front aero shield panel. See
Panel - Aero Shield - Front (Remove and Replace).
Remove
Raise and support the vehicle. See
Raise Vehicle - 2 Post Lift.
Remove the LH front wheel. See
Wheel (Remove and Install).
Remove and discard the nut that attaches the LH front lowe
SEE MORE:
Remove
Remove the rear fascia.
Remove all of the rear parking distance sensors.
Release the tabs that attach the LH and RH rear reflectors to the rear
fascia, and then remove the reflectors from the fascia.
Inside
Outside
Remove the bolts that attach the rear diffuser to the inn
Motors
Type, Rear
Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor, liquid-cooled
Nominal Voltage
350 V
Maximum net power and engine speed of rear motor
Note:
Tested in accordance with ECE R85.
Long Range - 202 kW
Maximum torque of rear motor
Long Range - 416