Tesla Model 3: Knuckle - Suspension - Rear - LH - Remove

 

SPECIAL TOOLS

Tool, Spring Compressor, Hook, Model 3 (1135103-00-A)

Card, Magnetic Field Viewer (1062500-00-A)

Tool, Rear Ride Height Torque, Model 3 (1137855-00-A)

 

Remove

1. Raise and support the vehicle. See Raise Vehicle - 2 Post Lift.
2. Remove the LH rear wheel. See Wheel (Remove and Install).
3. Remove the LH rear wheel arch liner. See Wheel Arch Liner - Rear - LH (Remove and Replace).
4. Remove the LH rear brake rotor. See Brake Rotor - Rear - LH (Remove and Replace).
5. Remove the LH rear hub. See Hub - Rear - LH (Remove and Replace).
6. Remove the LH rear brake dust shield. See Shield - Dust - Brake - Rear - LH (Remove and Replace).

 

7. Remove the bolt that attaches the rear LH ABS wheel speed sensor to the knuckle.

 

8. Release the clip and remove the grommet that attach the rear LH ABS wheel speed sensor cable to the rear knuckle and bracket.
9. Remove the LH rear suspension cover. See Cover - Rear Suspension - LH (Remove and Replace).

 

10. Install a spring compressor onto the LH rear coil spring.

Note: Make sure that the spindle will go through the body opening when the LH rear suspension is compressed.

11. Position a 3/4 ton support stand underneath the LH rear suspension.

 

12. Remove and discard the nut that attaches the LH sway bar link to the LH rear suspension knuckle, and then remove the link from the knuckle. Note: Counter-hold the ball joint wih a 5 mm hex wrench.

 

13. Remove the bolt and nut that attach the LH rear upper aft link to the LH rear suspension knuckle. Torque 134 Nm Torque 134 Nm

 

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

 

15. Remove the bolt and nut that attach the LH toe link to the LH rear suspension knuckle. Torque 76 Nm Torque 76 Nm

 

16. Remove the bolt and nut that attach the LH rear lower fore link to the LH rear suspension knuckle. Torque 76 Nm  Torque 76 Nm

 

17. Remove the bolt and nut that attach the LH rear aft lower link to the LH rear suspension knuckle.
18. Remove the LH rear suspension knuckle from the vehicle.

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