Tesla Model 3: Gearbox - Rear Drive Unit (Remove and
Replace)
Remove
- Remove the rear drive unit
inverter. See
Inverter - Rear Drive Unit
(Remove and Install).
- Setup the gantry to support
the gearbox motor assembly.
- Remove the bolts that attach
the heat exchanger to the
gearbox, and then remove the
heat exchanger from the gearbox.
Torque 5 Nm +30º
- Remove the bolts that attach
the motor assembly to the
gearbox, and then use the gantry
to lift the gearbox from the
motor assembly.
Torque 15 Nm +25º
Install
Installation procedure is the
reverse of removal, except for the
following:
Caution:
Perform a push-pull test to
verify that the hose is fully
seated.
-
Install new o-rings on the
heat exchanger.
-
Install a new oil filter
if the replacement gearbox is
without one.
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Drain
SPECIAL TOOLS
KIT, DRIVE UNIT OIL DRAIN, MODEL 3
(1134264-00-A)
Refill
Remove the fill plug.
Set the oil fill tool into
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Remove
If equipped, remove the LH front wheel center cap. See
Cap - Wheel (Remove and Replace).
Loosen the LH front wheel lug nuts.
Caution:
Use only hand tools to remove or install the fasteners. Do not use
impact or power tools.
Cau
Remove
Raise and support the vehicle.
Remove the rear underhood apron
Remove the cabin intake duct.
Remove the hood latch cover.
Remove the underhood storage unit.
Remove the front fascia assembly.
Remove the LH front airbag sensor.
Remove the center front airbag sensor.
Remove the RH fr