Tesla Model 3 Owners & Service Manuals

Tesla Model 3: Link - Aft - Lower - Rear - LH - Install

Install

  Link - Aft - Lower - Rear - LH - Install

  1. Hand-tighten the bolt and nut that attach the LH rear lower aft link to the subframe.
  2. 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.

  Link - Aft - Lower - Rear - LH - Install

  1. Hand-tighten the bolt and nut that attach the LH rear lower aft link to the knuckle.

  Link - Aft - Lower - Rear - LH - Install

  1. Hand-tighten the bolt and nut that attach the rear damper to the LH rear lower aft link.

  Link - Aft - Lower - Rear - LH - Install

  1. 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.

  1. Hand-tighten the nuts that attach the rear hub jack adapter to the LH rear hub.

  Link - Aft - Lower - Rear - LH - Install

  1. Position a support stand underneath the LH lower rear control arm, and then raise the support stand to simulate vehicle at ride height.
  2. 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.

  Link - Aft - Lower - Rear - LH - Install

  1. 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.

  Link - Aft - Lower - Rear - LH - Install

  1. 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

  Link - Aft - Lower - Rear - LH - Install

  1. 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

  Link - Aft - Lower - Rear - LH - Install

  1. 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
  2. Remove the support stand from underneath the LH rear suspension.
  3. Remove the rear hub jack adapter from the LH rear hub.

  Link - Aft - Lower - Rear - LH - Install

  1. Install the bolt that attaches the brake rotor to the hub. Torque 5 Nm
  2. Remove the spring compressor from the LH rear coil spring.
  3. Install the LH rear suspension cover. See Cover - Rear Suspension - LH (Remove and Replace).
  4. Install the LH rear wheel. See Wheel (Remove and Install).
  5. Perform four wheel alignment (check and adjust) procedure. See Four Wheel Alignment (Check and Adjust).

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