Tesla Model 3: Link - Lateral - Lower - Front - LH (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 lower lateral link
to the knuckle.
- Raise the vehicle fully.
- Remove the front aero shield. See
Panel - Aero Shield - Front (Remove and Replace).
- Remove the bolts that attach the LH front lower lateral link to the
subframe.
- Remove the bolt and nut that attach the LH strut to the LH front lower
lateral link, and then remove the LH front lower lateral link from the
vehicle.
Install
- Hand-tighten the bolt and nut that attach the LH strut to the LH front
lower lateral link.
Torque 106 Nm
Torque 106 Nm
Note: Tightening of the bolt and nut will occur during the four
wheel alignment procedure.
- With an assistant, hand-tighten the bolts that attach the LH front lower
lateral link to the front subframe.
Note: Use a punch tool to align the fasteners.
- Tighten the bolts that attach the LH front lower lateral link to the
front subframe.
Torque 106 Nm
Torque 106 Nm
- Install the front aero shield. See
Panel - Aero Shield - Front (Remove and Replace).
- Install a new nut to attach the LH front lower lateral link to the
knuckle.
Torque 180 Nm
- Install the LH front wheel. See
Wheel (Remove and Install).
- Perform the four wheel alignment. See
Four Wheel Alignment (Check and Adjust).
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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
Remove
Remove the front fascia valance. See
Valance - Front Fascia (Remove and Replace).
LH side shown, RH similar
Remove and discard the nuts that attach the front stabilizer bar to the
L
Procedure
Remove the LH and RH front wheels. See
Wheel (Remove and Install).
Remove the front aero shield panel. See
Panel - Aero Shield - Front (Remove and Replace).
Remove the clips (x2) t
SEE MORE:
Remove
Remove the cowl screen panel. See Panel - Cowl Screen (Remove and
Replace).
Disconnect the electrical harness from the windshield heater connector.
Partially close the hood.
Caution:
Use care not to damage the dashboard.
Place a fender cover across the dashboard to protect t
SPECIAL TOOLS
KIT, DRIVE UNIT OIL DRAIN, MODEL 3
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KIT, DRIVE UNIT OIL FILL, MODEL 3 (1139126-00-A)
Tool, DUF Dipstick, Model 3 (1446276-20-A)