Tesla Model 3: Bushing - Front Drive Unit - RH (Remove and Replace)
Remove
- Remove the front subframe assembly from the vehicle. See Subframe Assembly - Front (Dual Motor) (Remove and Install).
Other assemblies hidden for clarity
- Install the bushing tool on the RH front drive unit bushing. Note: Use cups "K", "B", and "I" when assembling the special tool, as shown.
Apply torque only to the nut highlighted red
- Turn the bearing-side bushing tool nut with a wrench while holding the opposite nut in place.
Caution: Apply torque only to the bearing-side bushing tool nut.
- When the bushing has been pushed out of the front
drive unit, separate the bushing tool, and then remove
the bushing.
Install
Cups "L", "J", and "C" used to install the
bushing
Rubber tab visible at the top of cup
"J"
- Set up the bushing tool to press in the new bushing. Note: Use cups "L", "J", and "C" when assembling the special tool, as shown. Note: Make sure the rubber tab is visible at the top of cup "J".
Apply torque only to the nut highlighted red
- Turn the bearing-side bushing tool nut with a wrench until the bushing flange makes contact with the front drive unit.
Caution: Apply torque only to the bearing-side bushing tool nut.
Note: While installing the bushing, make sure the rubber tab remains visible at the top of cup "J".
- Separate the bushing tool, and then remove it from the drive unit.
Other assemblies hidden for clarity
- Make sure the bushing alignment lug is oriented to 12 o'clock.
- Install the front subframe assembly on the vehicle. See Subframe Assembly - Front (Dual Motor) (Remove and Install)
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Drive Unit - Front
- Remove
SPECIAL TOOLS
Tool, Axle Extraction, Model 3 (1133386-00-A)
Drive Unit - Front - Install
Install
Lower the front drive unit onto the front subframe.
Note: Make sure not to move the rear front drive
unit support posts from
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Seal - Outer Belt - Front Door - LH (Remove and Replace)
Remove
Remove the LH front door trim panel. See
Panel - Door Trim - Front - LH (Remove and Install).
Pull up to release the seal that attaches the LH front door outer belt
seal to the front door, and then remove the seal from the door.
Install
Installation procedure is the revers
Hub - Front - LH (RWD) (Remove and Replace)
SPECIAL TOOLS
Card, Magnetic Field Viewer (1062500-00-A)
S-Hook (10821717-00-A)
Remove
Remove LH front wheel. See
Wheel (Remove and Install).
Remove the LH front brake rotor. See
Brake Rotor - Front - LH (Remove and Replace).
Remove the bolts that attach the LH front hub to the knuckle,
