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

Tesla Model 3 2017-2025 Service Manual / Suspension / Rear Suspension (Including Hubs) / Toe Link - Rear - LH (Remove and Replace)

 Toe Link - Rear - LH (Remove and Replace)

Remove

  1. Remove the LH rear wheel. See Wheel (Remove and Install).

  Toe Link - Rear - LH (Remove and Replace)

  1. Remove and discard the bolt and nut that attach the rear toe link to the knuckle.
  2. Remove the mid aero shield panel. See Panel - Aero Shield - Mid (Remove and Replace).

  Toe Link - Rear - LH (Remove and Replace)

  1. Remove and discard the bolt and nut that attach the rear toe link to the rear subframe, and then remove the rear toe link from the vehicle.

Install

  1. Hand tighten the bolts and nuts that attach the rear toe link to the subframe and the knuckle.

  Toe Link - Rear - LH (Remove and Replace)

  1. Remove the bolt that attaches the LH rear suspension cover to the lower control arm.

  Toe Link - Rear - LH (Remove and Replace)

  1. Install a spring compressor onto the LH rear coil spring. Line up the hooks per image and verify that the spindle goes through the body opening when the suspension is compressed.

  Toe Link - Rear - LH (Remove and Replace)

  1. Position a support stand underneath the LH rear suspension, and then raise the support stand to simulate vehicle at ride height. 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.
  2. 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.

  Toe Link - Rear - LH (Remove and Replace)

  1. Fasten the bolt and nut that attach the rear toe link to the knuckle and mark the bolt and nut area with a paint pen. Torque 76 Nm

  Toe Link - Rear - LH (Remove and Replace)

  1. Fasten the bolt and nut that attach the rear toe link to the subframe and mark the bolt and nut area with a paint pen. Torque 85 Nm
  2. Remove the support stand from underneath the LH rear suspension.
  3. Remove the spring compressor from the LH rear coil spring.

  Toe Link - Rear - LH (Remove and Replace)

  1. Install the bolt that attaches the LH rear suspension cover to the lower control arm.  Torque 6 Nm
  2. Install the LH rear wheel. See Wheel (Remove and Install).
  3. Check the four wheel alignment. See Four Wheel Alignment (Check).

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     Coil Suspension System

     Damper - Rear - LH (Coil Suspension) (Remove and Replace)

      Remove Raise and support the vehicle on a 2 post lift. See Raise Vehicle - 2 Post Lift.

     Spring - Rear Suspension - LH (Remove and Replace)

    Spring - Rear Suspension - LH - Remove   SPECIAL TOOLS Tool, Spring Compressor, Hook, Model 3 (1135103-00-A)

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     Harness - Instrument Panel (Remove and Replace)

    Remove Remove the rear underhood apron. See Underhood Apron - Rear (Remove and Replace). Remove the cabin intake duct. See Duct - Cabin Intake (Remove and Replace). Remove the hood latch cover. See Cover - Hood Latch (Remove and Replace). Remove the underhood storage unit carpet. See Ca

     Bracket - Taillight - LH (Remove and Replace)

    Remove Remove the 2nd row lower seat cushion. Open the trunk and remove the LH liftgate stop. Remove the trunk floor trim. Remove the trunk sill trim. Remove the LH 2nd row seat side bolster. Remove the LH 2nd row seatback. Remove the RH 2nd row seat side bolster Remove the RH 2nd row

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