Tesla Model 3: Damper - Rear - LH (Coil Suspension) (Remove and Replace)

 

Remove

1. Raise and support the vehicle on a 2 post lift. See Raise Vehicle - 2 Post Lift.
2. Remove the LH rear wheel. See Wheel (Remove and Install).

 

3. Remove the bolt that attaches the LH lower control arm cover to the lower control arm, and then remove the cover.

 

4. Install a spring compressor onto the LH rear suspension spring. Line up the hooks per image and verify that the spindle goes through the body opening when the suspension is compressed.
5. Position the support stand underneath the LH lower rear control arm.

 

6. Remove the bolts that attach the LH rear damper to the body at the top mount.

 

7. Remove the bolt and nut that attach the LH rear damper to the lower control arm.
8. Remove the LH rear damper from the vehicle.

Install

 

1. Hand-tighten the bolt and nut that attach the LH rear damper to the lower control arm.

 

2. Install the bolts that attach the LH rear damper to the body at the top mount. Torque 41 Nm

 

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

Note: Make sure that the support stand does not block access to the spring compressor or suspension bolts.

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.

 

4. 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.

 

5. Tighten the bolt and nut that attach the LH rear damper to the lower control arm, and then mark the bolt and nut with a paint pen. Torque 115 Nm Torque 115 Nm
6. Remove the support stand from underneath the LH rear suspension.
7. Remove the spring compressor from the LH rear coil spring.

 

8. Install the lower control arm cover to the lower control arm, and then install the bolt that attaches the cover to the arm.  Torque 6 Nm
9. Install the LH rear wheel. See Wheel (Remove and Install).

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