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:
Airbags inflate when sensors detect an impact
that exceeds deployment thresholds. These
thresholds are designed to predict the severity
of a crash in time for the airbags to help
protect the vehicle's occupants. Airbags
inflate instantly with considerable force
accompanied by a loud noise.
Remove
Use a small screwdriver or pry tool in the slot at the front of the
puddle light to pry the light out of the bottom of the front LH door trim
panel.
Release the clips that attach the front of the puddle light to the
bottom of the door trim panel, and then separate the light f