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

SPECIAL TOOLS

Tool, Spring Compressor, Hook, Model 3 (1135103-00-A)

Tool, Rear Ride Height Torque, Model 3 (1137855-00-A)

Remove

1. Raise and support the vehicle. See Raise Vehicle - 2 Post Lift.
2. Remove the LH rear wheel. See Wheel (Remove and Install).
3. Remove the mid aero shield panel. See Panel - Aero Shield - Mid (Remove and Replace).
4. Remove the LH rear suspension cover. See Cover - Rear Suspension - LH (Remove and Replace).

5. Install a spring compressor onto the LH rear coil spring. Note: Make sure that the spindle will go through the body opening when the LH rear suspension is compressed.

6. Position a support stand underneath the LH rear suspension.

7. Break the nut loose that attaches the LH rear lower aft link to the subframe.

8. Remove the bolt and nut that attach the rear damper to the LH rear lower aft link.

9. Remove the bolt and nut that attach the LH rear lower aft link to the knuckle.
10. Use a 3/4 ton underhoist stand to hold the coil spring while slowly lowering the support stand to release the LH rear lower aft link from the knuckle. Note: Attach a bungee cord from the LH rear lower aft link to the coil spring to assist, if needed.

10. Remove the bolt and nut that attach the LH rear lower aft link to the subframe, and then remove the link from the vehicle.

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