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Tesla Model 3: Seal - Oil - Differential to Halfshaft - Front Drive Unit - LH (Remove and Replace)

Tesla Model 3 2017-2025 Service Manual / Front Drive Unit / Front Gearbox and Halfshafts / Seal - Oil - Differential to Halfshaft - Front Drive Unit - LH (Remove and Replace)

Seal - Oil - Differential to Halfshaft - Front Drive Unit - LH (Remove and Replace)

SPECIAL TOOLS

Tool, Axle Extraction, Model 3 (1133386-00-A)

Tool, Hub Puller, Hydraulic (1096075-00-A)

Install Tool, Output Seal, Model 3 (1131206-00-A)

Tool, Seal Puller, Adjustable (1052583-00-A)

Remove

  1. Remove the LH front drive unit halfshaft. See Halfshaft - Front Drive Unit - LH (Remove and Replace).

Seal - Oil - Differential to Halfshaft - Front Drive Unit - LH (Remove and Replace)

  1. Use an adjustable seal puller tool to remove the LH front drive unit differential-halfshaft assembly oil seal.

Caution:  Take care not to scratch the inner bore of the front drive unit with the adjustable seal puller tool.

Install

Installation procedure is the reverse of removal, except for the following: Use an output seal install tool and a dead blow hammer to install the new LH front drive unit differential-halfshaft assembly oil seal. Make sure the seal is flush with the front drive unit housing.

Seal - Oil - Differential to Halfshaft - Front Drive Unit - LH (Remove and Replace)

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