Tesla Model 3: Hub - Front - LH (Dual Motor) - Remove
SPECIAL TOOLS
Card, Magnetic Field Viewer (1062500-00-A)
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.
Caution:
Use a 6 point socket. Do not use a 12 point socket or a specialty
socket.
- Loosen the LH front drive unit halfshaft nut.
- Raise and support the vehicle. See
Raise Vehicle - 2 Post Lift.
- Remove the LH front wheel. See
Wheel (Remove and Install)
- Remove and discard the LH front drive unit halfshaft nut and washers.
Note: The washers are attached to the nut.
- Position the hub puller tool onto the LH front wheel studs, and then
hand tighten the wheel lug nuts (x5)
- Remove the LH front drive unit halfshaft from the LH front hub assembly
Note: While holding the hub in position, turn the hydraulic hub
puller tool handle clockwise to separate the LH front drive unit halfshaft from
the hub assembly.
- Remove the hub puller tool from the LH front wheel studs.
- Remove the bolt that attaches the front brake hose bracket to the LH
front knuckle.
- Remove and discard the bolts that attach the LH front brake caliper to
the LH front knuckle, and then hang the caliper aside with an S-hook.
- Remove the LH front rotor from the vehicle.
- Remove the bolts that attach the LH front hub to the LH front knuckle.
- Remove the LH front hub from the vehicle
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Install
Use a magnetic field viewing card to check the LH front hub's tone ring.
Line up the LH front drive unit halfshaft splines, and then install the
LH front hub on the LH front knuckle.
SPECIAL TOOLS
Card, Magnetic Field Viewer (1062500-00-A)
S-Hook (10821717-00-A)
Remove
Remove LH front wheel. See
Wheel (Remove and Install).
Remove the LH front brake rotor. See
Brake Rotor -
SEE MORE:
Remove
Remove the 2nd row lower seat cushion. See
Seat Cushion - Lower - 2nd Row (Remove and Replace).
Remove the rear underhood apron. See
Underhood Apron - Rear (Remove and Replace).
Remove the cabin intake duct. See
Duct - Cabin Intake (Remove and Replace).
Disconnect 12V power. See
12
Remove
Remove the center console. See Center Console (Remove and Install).
Disconnect the electrical wiring harness connector from the USB hub.
Release the clips that attach the electrical harness to the USB hub.
Remove the bolts that attach the USB hub to the center console, and