Tesla Model 3: Halfshaft - Front Drive Unit - LH - Install

Install

 

1. Apply approximately 1 gram of Molykote M-77 Lubricant Paste only to the hub mating face on the outboard side of the LH front drive unit halfshaft.

 Caution: Do not apply any lubricant to the halfshaft splines. If lubricant is mistakenly applied, wipe the splines clean with a shop towel.

2. Remove the halfshaft plug from the gearbox, and then with assistance, install the LH front drive unit halfshaft into the front drive unit.

Note: Move the LH front knuckle assembly aside to provide enough clearance to safely install the LH front drive unit halfshaft.

 

3. Install the LH front drive unit halfshaft into the LH front hub assembly, and then hand-tighten a new front drive unit halfshaft nut and washers to prevent the halfshaft from falling out of the hub.

Note: The washers are attached to the nut.

 

4. Hand-tighten the bolt and nut that attach the LH strut to the LH front lower lateral link.

 

5. Install the bolt and nut that attach the LH front upper control arm to the LH front knuckle. Torque 56 Nm

 

6. Install the new nyloc nut that attaches the LH tie rod end to the LH front knuckle.  Torque 180 Nm

 

7. Install the bolt that attaches the LH front brake hose bracket to the LH front knuckle. Torque 5 Nm

 

8. Install the clip that attaches the LH front ABS wheel speed sensor to the LH front knuckle.

 

9. Install the new bolt that attaches the LH front ABS wheel speed sensor to the LH front knuckle. Torque 5 Nm
10. Install the LH front wheel and hand-tighten the wheel lug nuts.
11. Lower the vehicle until the tires are touching the ground. See Raise Vehicle - 2 Post Lift.
12. Fully tighten the wheel lug nuts. See Wheel (Remove and Install).

 

13. Fully tighten the new LH front drive unit halfshaft nut and washers. Torque 245 Nm

 Note: The washers are attached to the nut.

14. Install the wheel center cap. See Cap - Wheel (Remove and Replace).
15. Remove the vehicle from the lift and drive the vehicle onto an alignment rack.

 

16. Fully tighten the bolt and nut that attach the LH strut to the LH front lower lateral link, and then mark the bolt and nut with a paint pen. Torque 106 Nm Torque 106 Nm

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