Tesla Model 3: Motor Assembly - Rear (Remove and Replace)
Remove
Remove the rear drive unit. See Drive Unit - Rear
(Remove and Replace).
Remove the rear drive unit inverter. See Inverter -
Rear Drive Unit (Remove and Install).
Position the gearbox and motor assembly in the
upright position on the service table.
Remove the fasteners that attach the resolver cover
to the motor assembly, and then remove the resolver
cover from the motor.
Remove the bolts that attach the motor assembly to
the gearbox assembly.
Set up the motor sling and gantry to remove the
motor assembly.
Use the gantry to gently lift the motor assembly
from the gearbox.
Tip:
A trim tool can help separate the motor assembly
from the gearbox should the motor assembly bind
on lifting.
Lower the motor onto the shipping crate or pallet.
Remove the motor sling from the motor assembly.
Remove and discard the motor assembly to gearbox
gasket.
Install
Install a new motor assembly to gearbox gasket.
Install new stator phase lug o-rings.
Set up the motor sling and gantry to install the
motor assembly.
Lift the motor assembly over the gearbox for
installation.
With an assistant, align the guides and carefully
lower the motor assembly into the gearbox.
Caution:
Make sure to align the stator phase lug, jet
ring, and inner shaft, and use a rubber hammer
to gently tap the gearbox, if necessary.
Remove the motor sling from the motor assembly.
Install the bolts that attach the motor assembly to
the gearbox.
Torque 15 Nm +25 deg
Install the resolver cover on the motor assembly,
and install the bolts that attach the resolver cover to
the motor assembly.
Torque 15 Nm +25 deg
Caution:
Make sure to align the brush and motor.
Install the rear drive unit inverter. See Inverter -
Rear Drive Unit (Remove and Install).
Install the rear drive unit. See Drive Unit - Rear
(Remove and Replace).
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Special tool required for this procedure:
1451839-00-A SKT, EP10 LOW PROFILE
1115031-00-A EXT, WOBBLE, 1/4" DR, 1.25"
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Remove
Remove the front subframe assembly. See
Subframe Assembly - Front (Dual Motor) (Remove and Install)
Release the clip that connects the front drive unit inverter-heat
exchanger hose to the heat exchanger coolant inle
Release the clips that attach the front drive unit inverter-
Install
Install the front hook onto the battery bracket, and then install a new
nut to attach the front hook to the battery bracket.
Torque 9 Nm
Install the tie down bracket onto the battery bracket, and then install
a new nut to attach the tie down bracket to the battery bracket.