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Tesla Model 3: Drive Unit - Front - Remove

Tesla Model 3 2017-2025 Service Manual / Front Drive Unit / Front Drive Unit Assembly / Drive Unit - Front (Remove and Replace) / Drive Unit - Front - Remove

 Drive Unit - Front (Remove and Replace)

SPECIAL TOOLS

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

Lifting Sling, Drive Unit, Model 3 (NA, APAC) (1130279-00-A)

Lifting Sling, Drive Unit, Model 3 (EMEA) (1130279-01-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 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.

  Drive Unit - Front - Remove

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

  Drive Unit - Front - Remove

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

  Drive Unit - Front - Remove

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

  Drive Unit - Front - Remove

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

  Drive Unit - Front - Remove

  1. Release the clips that attach the front drive unit harness to the front drive unit inverter.
  2. Remove the front drive unit inverter-heat exchanger hose. See Hose - Inverter to Heat Exchanger - Front Drive Unit (Remove and Replace).
  3. Remove the front drive unit inverter inlet hose. See Hose - Inverter Inlet - Front Drive Unit (Remove and Replace).
  4. Position the subframe assembly under the gantry.
  5. Install the drive unit sling on the gantry hook.

  Front drive unit sling hook locations
Front drive unit sling hook locations

  1. Install the drive unit sling hooks on the front drive unit.
  2. Slightly raise the gantry hook until the drive unit sling is taut.

  Drive Unit - Front - Remove

  1. Remove the bolt that attaches the front drive unit to the front subframe.
  2. 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.

  Drive Unit - Front - Remove

  1. Lower the front drive unit onto an appropriate surface, and then remove the drive unit sling hooks from the front drive unit.

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