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

Tesla Model 3 2017-2026 Service Manual / Rear Drive Unit / Rear Gearbox and Halfshafts / Seal - Oil - Differential to Halfshaft - Rear Drive Unit - LH (Remove and Replace)

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

SPECIAL TOOLS

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

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Remove

Remove the LH rear drive unit halfshaft. See Halfshaft - Rear Drive Unit - LH (Remove and Replace).

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

Use the special tool to remove the LH output seal from the rear drive unit.

Install

Use the seal install special tool to install the new seal into the rear drive unit.

Note: Fully tap around the seal install special tool to install the new seal. Make sure that the seal is flush with the rear drive unit casting.

Install the LH rear drive unit halfshaft. See Halfshaft - Rear Drive Unit - LH (Remove and Replace).

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Remove Remove the rear drive unit inverter. See Inverter - Rear Drive Unit (Remove and Install). Setup the gantry to support the gearbox motor assembly.

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

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