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.
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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.
- 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).
READ NEXT:
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
SEE MORE:
SPECIAL TOOLS
Resistance meter, microohm, Hioki RM 3548 (1076927-00-A)
Warning:
Only technicians who have been trained in High Voltage Awareness are
permitted to perform this procedure. Proper personal protective equipment (PPE)
and insulating HV gloves with a minimum rating of class 0 (1000V)
Remove
Move the driver seat and front passenger seat fully forward.
Note: Notice the location of the driver seat and front passenger
seat prior to moving them forward to help restore the seats back into their
original position.
Release the clips that attach the center console lower rear