Tesla Model 3: Knuckle - Suspension - Front - LH (RWD) (Remove and Replace)
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 harness to the LH front suspension knuckle.
Torque 5 Nm
- 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.
Torque 180 Nm
- Remove the LH tie rod end from the vehicle.
- Remove the bolt and nut that secure the LH upper control arm to the LH
front suspension knuckle.
Torque 56 Nm
Torque 56 Nm
- Remove and discard the nut that attaches the LH front lower compliance
link to the front suspension knuckle.
Torque 180 Nm
- Remove and discard the nut that attaches the LH front lower lateral link
to the LH front suspension knuckle.
Torque 180 Nm
- Remove the front suspension knuckle and hub assembly from the vehicle.
- Remove the bolts that attach the front hub to the front knuckle.
Torque 85 Nm
- Separate the front hub from the front suspension knuckle.
Install
Installation procedure is the reverse of removal, except for the following:
Caution:
Replace all nyloc nuts.
After replacing the front suspension knuckle, perform four wheel alignment
check. See
Four Wheel Alignment (Check).
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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).
Remove
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 nut that attaches the LH front lowe
Remove
Remove the LH front wheel. See
Wheel (Remove and Install).
Remove and discard the nuts that attach the front LH stabilizer bar link
to the stabilizer bar and damper, and then remove
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Remove
Release the clips (x2) that attach the rear overhead console to the
headliner, and then lower the console from the headliner.
Caution:
To avoid damaging the headliner, do not pry against the headliner.
Insert a 90 degree trim tool near the dome light and pull downwards to rele
Install
Fully raise the handle on the rear drive unit HV
electrical harness.
Attach the HV connector lever lock onto the back of