Tesla Model 3: Link - Aft - Lower - Rear - LH (Remove and Replace)

Link - Aft - Lower - Rear - LH - Remove

SPECIAL TOOLS

Tool, Spring Compressor, Hook, Model 3 (1135103-00-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 mid aero shield panel. See Panel - Aero Shield - Mid (Remove and Replace).
4. Remove the LH rear suspension cover. See Cover - Rear Suspension - LH (Remove and Replace).

5. 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.

6. Position a support stand underneath the LH rear suspension.

7. Break the nut loose that attaches the LH rear lower aft link to the subframe.

8. Remove the bolt and nut that attach the rear damper to the LH rear lower aft link.

9. Remove the bolt and nut that attach the LH rear lower aft link to the knuckle.
10. Use a 3/4 ton underhoist stand to hold the coil spring while slowly lowering the support stand to release the LH rear lower aft link from the knuckle. Note: Attach a bungee cord from the LH rear lower aft link to the coil spring to assist, if needed.

10. Remove the bolt and nut that attach the LH rear lower aft link to the subframe, and then remove the link from the vehicle.

Link - Aft - Lower - Rear - LH - Install

Install

1. Hand-tighten the bolt and nut that attach the LH rear lower aft link to the subframe.
2. Install the coil spring into position for installation while raising the support stand until the LH rear lower aft link is supported. Note: Might need to compress the coil spring further until the LH rear lower aft link and the knuckle holes align.

3. Hand-tighten the bolt and nut that attach the LH rear lower aft link to the knuckle.

4. Hand-tighten the bolt and nut that attach the rear damper to the LH rear lower aft link.

5. Remove the bolt that attaches the LH rear rotor to the hub. Torque 5 Nm

Note: Remove the lug nut previously installed for early production vehicles.

6. Hand-tighten the nuts that attach the rear hub jack adapter to the LH rear hub.

6. Position a support stand underneath the LH lower rear control arm, and then raise the support stand to simulate vehicle at ride height.
7. Use the rear ride height torque gauge to verify that the suspension is set within ride height specification. Note: Might need to adjust the support stand or spring compressor tool slightly.

9. 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.

10. Tighten the bolt that attaches the LH rear lower aft link to the subframe. Mark the bolt with a paint pen after the bolt is tighten. Torque 115 Nm  Torque 115 Nm

11. Tighten the bolt that attaches the LH rear lower aft link to the knuckle. Mark the bolt with a paint pen after the bolt is tighten. Torque 115 Nm Torque 115 Nm

12. Tighten the bolt and nut that attach the rear damper to the LH rear lower aft link. Mark the bolt with a paint pen after the bolt is tighten. Torque 115 Nm Torque 115 Nm
13. Remove the support stand from underneath the LH rear suspension.
14. Remove the rear hub jack adapter from the LH rear hub.

15. Install the bolt that attaches the brake rotor to the hub. Torque 5 Nm
16. Remove the spring compressor from the LH rear coil spring.
17. Install the LH rear suspension cover. See Cover - Rear Suspension - LH (Remove and Replace).
18. Install the LH rear wheel. See Wheel (Remove and Install).
19. Perform four wheel alignment (check and adjust) procedure. See Four Wheel Alignment (Check and Adjust).