Tesla Model 3: Bushing - Gearbox - Front Drive Unit - Remove

 

SPECIAL TOOLS

Engine Motor Stand, 1000 lb. (NA, APAC) (1053595-00-A)

Engine Stand, 1000 lbs (EMEA) (1053595-01-A)

Fixture, DUF Disassembly, Model 3 (1467557-00-A)

Tool, Axle Extraction, Model 3 (1133386-00-A)

Kit, Drive Unit Bushing R&R, Model 3 (1137785-00-A)

Remove

1. Remove the front subframe assembly from the vehicle. See Subframe Assembly - Front (Dual Motor) (Remove and Install).
2. Remove the steering rack. See Steering Rack (RWD) (Remove and Replace).
3. Install an axle extraction tool between the front drive unit and the inner joint of the LH front drive unit halfshaft, and then strike the handle end of the extraction tool with a dead blow hammer to unseat the halfshaft.
4. With assistance, remove the LH front drive unit halfshaft from the front drive unit, and then install a halfshaft plug into the opening of the gearbox.
5. Repeat steps 3 to 4 on the RH front drive unit halfshaft.

 

6. Release the locking tab, and then push the handle downward to disconnect the front drive unit inverter logic connector.

 

7. Release the red locking tab, and then press down on the tab to disconnect the resolver logic connector.

 

8. Release the grey locking tab, and then press down on the tab to disconnect the oil pump connector.

 

9. Release the clip that attaches the front drive unit harness to the front drive unit motor.

 

10. Release the clips that attach the front drive unit harness to the front drive unit inverter.
11. Position the subframe assembly under the gantry.

 
Other assemblies hidden for clarity

12. Position the front drive unit engine stand adapter on the front drive unit, and then hand-tighten the bolts that attach the engine stand adapter to the front drive unit.

 
Other assemblies hidden for clarity

13. Attach the gantry hook to the front drive unit engine stand adapter, as shown.
14. Raise the gantry hook until it is taut.

 

15. Remove the bolt that attaches the front drive unit to the front subframe.
16. Lift the front drive unit up and away from the front subframe.

Note: Make sure not to move the rear front drive unit support posts.

 

17. Position the front drive unit engine stand adapter on the engine stand, and then hand-tighten the bolts that attach the engine stand adapter to the engine stand.
18. Remove the gantry hook from the engine stand adapter.

 

19. Install the bushing tool on the front drive unit gearbox bushing.

Note: Use cups "K", "A", "H", and "L" when assembling the special tool, as shown.

 

20. Turn the bearing-side bushing tool nut with a wrench while holding the opposite nut in place.
21. When the bushing has been pushed out of the front drive unit gearbox, separate the bushing tool, and then remove the bushing.

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