Tesla Model 3: Adjust Rear Camber
- If the rear camber is within specification and does not require
adjustment, adjust the rear toe. See
Adjust Rear Toe.
- Slightly loosen, but do not remove, the rear LH lower aft link to
knuckle bolt.
- Adjust the rear LH camber to -1.00º +/- 1.0º (+/- 0.80º split).
- Move the knuckle in toward the centerline to add positive camber.
- Move the knuckle out from the centerline to add negative camber.
- If the camber is correct, go to step
11.
- Slightly loosen, but do not remove, the rear LH lower aft link to
subframe bolt.
- Adjust the rear LH camber to -1.00º +/- 1.0º (+/- 0.80º split).
- Move the link in toward the centerline to add positive camber.
- Move the link out from the centerline to add negative camber.
- If the camber is correct, go to step
11.
- Slightly loosen, but do not remove, the rear LH upper aft link to
subframe bolt.
- Adjust the rear LH camber to -1.00º +/- 1.0º (+/- 0.80º split).
- To add positive camber, move the link out from the centerline.
- To add negative camber, move the link in toward the centerline.
- If the camber cannot be corrected, escalate a Toolbox session.
- Tighten the suspension bolts that were loosened.
Torque Lower Aft
Link to Knuckle Bolt 115Nm
Torque Lower Aft
Link to Subframe Bolt 115 Nm
Torque Upper
Aft Link to Subframe Bolt 134 Nm
- Perform step
2 through step
11 for the RH side of the vehicle if necessary.
- Adjust the rear toe. See
Adjust Rear Toe.
Adjust Rear Toe
- If the rear toe is within specification and does not require adjustment,
adjust the front camber and caster. See
Adjust Front Camber and Caster.
- Loosen the nut on the rear LH toe link to subframe bolt.
- Rotate the rear LH toe link to subframe bolt to adjust the rear LH toe
to 0.20º IN +/- 0.15º (+/- 0.1.º split).
- To add positive toe in, move the link in toward the centerline.
- To add negative toe out, move the link out from the centerline.
- When the rear LH toe is correct, tighten the nut.
Torque 85 Nm
- Perform step
2 through step
4 for the RH side of the vehicle if necessary.
- Adjust the front camber and caster. See
Adjust Front Camber and Caster.
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If the front camber and caster are within specification and do not
require adjustment, adjust the front toe. See
Adjust Front Toe.
Remove the cowl screen panel. See
Panel - Cowl Screen (Remove
If the front toe is within specification and does not require adjustment,
complete the alignment. See
Complete the Alignment.
Loosen the jam nut on the LH inner tie rod.
Rotate the LH i
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Install
Install the LH body harness into the vehicle.
Install a new bolt to attach the electrical harness ground strap to the
body in the charge port area.
Torque 8 Nm
Connect the electrical harness to the charge port ECU connectors.
Fasten the clips that attach the electrical har
Warning: The side impact airbag deployment depends on the front door
sensor's ability to detect a side impact from air pressure. Make sure that there
are no uncovered holes in the front door shells. Additionally, always reinstall
plugs or tape when servicing or inspecting the front doors and t