Tesla Model 3: Link - Aft - Lower - Rear - LH - Install
Install
- Hand-tighten the bolt and nut that attach the LH
rear lower aft link to the subframe.
- Install the coil spring into position for
installation while raising the support stand until the LH rear lower aft link is supported.
Note: Might need to compress the coil spring
further until the LH rear lower aft link and the
knuckle holes align.
- Hand-tighten the bolt and nut that attach the LH
rear lower aft link to the knuckle.
- Hand-tighten the bolt and nut that attach the rear
damper to the LH rear lower aft link.
- Remove the bolt that attaches the LH rear rotor to
the hub.
Torque 5 Nm
Note: Remove the lug nut previously installed
for early production vehicles.
- Hand-tighten the nuts that attach the rear hub jack
adapter to the LH rear hub.
- Position a support stand underneath the LH lower
rear control arm, and then raise the support stand to
simulate vehicle at ride height.
- Use the rear ride height torque gauge to verify that
the suspension is set within ride height specification.
Note: Might need to adjust the support stand or
spring compressor tool slightly.
- Measure the distance between the bottom of the
quarter panel to the center of the rear axle to make
sure that the rear suspension is set to ride height: The
distance should measure 378 mm.
-
Tighten the bolt that attaches the LH rear lower aft
link to the subframe. Mark the bolt with a paint pen
after the bolt is tighten.
Torque 115 Nm
Torque 115 Nm
- Tighten the bolt that attaches the LH rear lower aft
link to the knuckle. Mark the bolt with a paint pen
after the bolt is tighten.
Torque 115 Nm
Torque 115 Nm
- Tighten the bolt and nut that attach the rear damper
to the LH rear lower aft link. Mark the bolt with a
paint pen after the bolt is tighten.
Torque 115 Nm
Torque 115 Nm
- Remove the support stand from underneath the LH rear
suspension.
- Remove the rear hub jack adapter from the LH rear
hub.
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- Install the bolt that attaches the brake rotor to
the hub.
Torque 5 Nm
- Remove the spring compressor from the LH rear coil
spring.
- Install the LH rear suspension cover. See Cover -
Rear Suspension - LH (Remove and Replace).
- Install the LH rear wheel. See Wheel (Remove and
Install).
- Perform four wheel alignment (check and adjust)
procedure. See Four Wheel Alignment (Check and Adjust).
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SPECIAL TOOLS
Tool, Spring Compressor, Hook, Model 3
(1135103-00-A)
Remove
Raise and su
Install
Install the LH rear lower fore link to the subframe,
and then hand-tighten the bolt t
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SPECIAL TOOLS
Tool, Spring Compressor, Hook, Model 3
(1135103-00-A)
Remove
Raise and support the vehicle. See Raise Vehicle - 2
Post Lift.
Remove the LH rear wheel. See Wheel (Rem
SPECIAL TOOLS
Lever Lock, HV Connector, Model 3 (1140311-00-A)
Remove
Remove the rear subframe assembly. See Subframe
Assembly - Rear (Remove and Install).