Tesla Model 3: Knuckle - Suspension - Front - LH (Dual Motor) - Remove
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 the vehicle, and then 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,
and then set the halfshaft aside.
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 LH front brake hose bracket to the LH
front suspension knuckle.
- Remove and discard the bolts that attach the LH front brake caliper to
the LH front suspension knuckle, and then use an S-hook to hang the caliper
off of the vehicle.
- Remove the LH front brake rotor. See
Brake Rotor - Front - LH (Remove and Replace).
- Remove the bolts that attach the LH front hub to the LH front knuckle.
- Remove the LH front hub from the vehicle.
- Remove the LH front brake dust shield. See
Shield - Dust - Brake - Front - LH (Remove and Replace).
- Remove and discard the bolts that attach the LH front ABS wheel speed
sensor and electrical harness to the LH front suspension knuckle.
- Release the clip that attaches the LH front ABS wheel speed sensor
electrical harness to the LH front suspension knuckle.
- Remove and discard the nut that attaches the LH tie rod end to the LH
front suspension knuckle, and then remove the tie rod end from the knuckle.
- Remove the bolt and discard the nut that attach the LH upper control arm
to the LH front suspension knuckle.
- Remove and discard the nut that attaches the LH front lower compliance
link to the front suspension knuckle.
- Remove and discard the nut that attaches the LH front lower lateral link
to the LH front suspension knuckle.
- Remove the LH front suspension knuckle from the vehicle.
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Install
Rest the LH front drive unit half shaft in the LH front suspension
knuckle, and then install a new nut that attaches the knuckle to the lower
lateral link.
Torque
180 Nm
Instal
Remove
Remove the LH front brake dust shield. See
Shield - Dust - Brake - Front - LH (Remove and Replace).
Remove the bolts that attach the LH front ABS wheel speed sensor
electrical harne
Remove
Remove the LH front wheel arch liner. See
Wheel Arch Liner - Front - LH (Remove and Replace).
Remove the front aero shield panel. See
Panel - Aero Shield - Front (Remove and Replace).
SEE MORE:
Warning: Be sure to comply with all local traffic safety laws and
only perform maneuvers in a suitable location where such activity is legal, with
little to no traffic
Procedure
On the touchscreen, touch Controls→
Driving → Regenerative Braking
→ Low.
Drive the vehicle at approximate
Remove
Remove the LH instrument panel end cap. See
End Cap - Instrument Panel - LH (Remove and Replace).
Release the upper clip that attaches the LH middle A-Pillar trim, and
then pull out the trim to remove it from the vehicle.
Note: Remove any remaining LH middle A-pillar trim clip