Tesla Model 3: Stabilizer Bar - Front (Remove and Replace)
Remove
- Remove the front fascia valance. See
Valance - Front Fascia (Remove and Replace).
LH side shown, RH similar
- Remove and discard the nuts that attach the front stabilizer bar to the
LH and RH front stabilizer bar links, and then move the front stabilizer bar
links aside.
Torque 98 Nm
Note: Use a T40 bit to hold the stabilizer bar link ball joint in
position.
- Remove and discard the nuts that attach the front stabilizer bar to the
front subframe, and then remove the stabilizer bar from the vehicle. Torque 35 Nm
Install
- Install the front stabilizer bar to the front subframe, install new nuts
to attach the stabilizer bar to the subframe, and then mark the nuts with a
paint pen after they are torqued.
Torque 35 Nm
LH side shown, RH similar
- Install the LH and RH front stabilizer bar links to the front stabilizer
bar, install new nuts to attach the links to the stabilizer bar, and then
mark the nuts with a paint pen after they are torqued.
Torque 98 Nm
Note: Use a T40 bit to hold the stabilizer bar link ball
joint in position.
- Install the front fascia valance. See
Valance - Front Fascia (Remove and Replace).
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Procedure
Remove the LH and RH front wheels. See
Wheel (Remove and Install).
Remove the front aero shield panel. See
Panel - Aero Shield - Front (Remove and Replace).
Remove the clips (x2) t
Remove
Remove the bolt that attaches the rear suspension cover to the LH lower
rear control arm assembly.
Torque 6 Nm
Release the tabs (x2) that attach the rear suspension cover to the LH
SEE MORE:
SPECIAL TOOLS
Drive Unit Pressure Test Fixture (1053600-00-C)
Kit, Coolant Leak Test Adapters, Model 3 (1132185-00-B)
Kit, Coolant Drain & Fill Adapters, M3 (1133843-00-A)
Kit, Svc Plug, Cooling Hose, Model 3 (1135762-00-A)
Kit, Battery Coolant Drain and Fill (GSN-TL-000564)
Drain
Disconnect 1
Remove
Remove the driver seat. See
Seat - Driver (Remove and Replace).
Remove the driver seat outer side cover. See
Cover - Outer Side - Driver Seat (Remove and Install).
Disconnect the electrical harness from the driver seat tilt motor
connector.
Remove the bolts that attach t