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Tesla Model 3: Knuckle - Suspension - Front - LH (RWD) (Remove and Replace)

Tesla Model 3 2017-2026 Service Manual / Suspension / Front Suspension (Including Hubs) / Knuckle - Suspension - Front - LH (RWD) (Remove and Replace)

Knuckle - Suspension - Front - LH (RWD) (Remove and Replace)

Remove

  1. Remove the LH front brake dust shield. See Shield - Dust - Brake - Front - LH (Remove and Replace).

Knuckle - Suspension - Front - LH (RWD) (Remove and Replace)

  1. Remove the bolts that attach the LH front ABS wheel speed sensor electrical harness to the LH front suspension knuckle. Torque 5 Nm

Knuckle - Suspension - Front - LH (RWD) (Remove and Replace)

  1. Release the clip that attaches the LH front ABS wheel speed sensor electrical harness to the LH front suspension knuckle.

Knuckle - Suspension - Front - LH (RWD) (Remove and Replace)

  1. Remove and discard the nut that attaches the LH tie rod end to the LH front suspension knuckle. Torque 180 Nm
  2. Remove the LH tie rod end from the vehicle.

Knuckle - Suspension - Front - LH (RWD) (Remove and Replace)

  1. Remove the bolt and nut that secure the LH upper control arm to the LH front suspension knuckle. Torque 56 Nm Torque 56 Nm

Knuckle - Suspension - Front - LH (RWD) (Remove and Replace)

  1. Remove and discard the nut that attaches the LH front lower compliance link to the front suspension knuckle. Torque 180 Nm

Knuckle - Suspension - Front - LH (RWD) (Remove and Replace)

  1. Remove and discard the nut that attaches the LH front lower lateral link to the LH front suspension knuckle. Torque 180 Nm
  2. Remove the front suspension knuckle and hub assembly from the vehicle.
  3. Remove the bolts that attach the front hub to the front knuckle. Torque 85 Nm
  4. Separate the front hub from the front suspension knuckle.

Install

Installation procedure is the reverse of removal, except for the following:

Caution:

Replace all nyloc nuts.

After replacing the front suspension knuckle, perform four wheel alignment check. See Four Wheel Alignment (Check).

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     Cleaning

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