Tesla Model 3: Spring - Rear Suspension - LH (Remove and Replace)

Spring - Rear Suspension - LH - Remove

SPECIAL TOOLS

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

Remove

1. Raise and support the vehicle on a 2 post lift. See Raise Vehicle - 2 Post Lift.
2. Remove the LH rear wheel. See Wheel (Remove and Install).

3. Remove the bolt that attaches the lower control arm cover to the LH lower rear control arm, and then remove the cover.

4. Install a spring compressor onto the LH rear suspension spring. Line up the hooks per image and verify that the spindle goes through the body opening when the suspension is compressed.
5. Position the support stand underneath the LH lower rear control arm.
6. Loosen the nut that attaches the LH lower rear control arm to the subframe.

7. Remove the bolt and nut that attach the LH damper to the LH lower rear control arm.

8. Remove the bolt and nut that attach the LH lower rear control arm to the knuckle.
9. Hold the LH rear suspension spring while slowly dropping the support stand to release the LH lower rear control arm from the knuckle.

Note: Attach a bungee cord from the LH lower control arm to the spring to assist with the removal process, if needed.

10. Remove the LH rear suspension spring from the vehicle.
11. Remove the spring compressor from the LH rear suspension spring.

 Caution: Be careful while unloading the spring. Hold the spring horizontally and facing away from you.

Spring - Rear Suspension - LH - Install

Install

1. With an assistant, install the spring compressor onto the new LH rear suspension spring, and then compress the spring.
2. Install the new LH rear suspension spring into position while raising the support stand until the LH lower rear control arm is supported. Note: The LH rear suspension spring might need to be compressed further until the LH lower rear control arm and knuckle holes align.
3. Hand-tighten the bolt and nut that attach the LH lower rear control arm to the knuckle.
4. Hand-tighten the bolt and nut that attach the LH lower rear control arm to the damper.
5. Hand-tighten the bolt and nut that attach the LH lower rear control arm to the subframe.

6. Position a support stand underneath the LH lower rear control arm, and then raise the support stand to simulate vehicle at ride height. Note: Make sure that the support stand does not block to the adjustment of the spring compressor or the LH rear suspension bolts. Note: Use the rear ride height torque gauge to verify that the rear suspension is set to ride height specifications and adjust the support stand or spring compressor tool , if necessary.
7. 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.

8. Tighten the bolt and nut that attach the LH lower rear control arm to the knuckle, and then mark the bolt and nut with a paint pen. Torque 115 Nm Torque 115 Nm

9. Tighten the bolt and nut that attach the LH lower rear control arm to the damper, and then mark the bolt and nut with a paint pen. Torque 115 Nm Torque 115 Nm

10. Tighten the bolt and nut that attach the LH lower rear control arm to the subframe, and then mark the bolt and nut with a paint pen. Torque 115 Nm  Torque 115 Nm
11. Remove the support stand from underneath the vehicle.
12. Remove the spring compressor from the LH rear suspension spring.

13. Install the bolt that attaches the lower control arm cover to the LH lower rear control arm.  Torque 6 Nm
14. Install the LH rear wheel. See Wheel (Remove and Install).
15. Perform a four wheel alignment adjustment. See Four Wheel Alignment (Check and Adjust).