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"
SEE MORE:
Remove
Remove the LH front brake dust shield. See
Shield - Dust - Brake - Front - LH (Remove and Replace).
Remove the bolts that attach the LH front ABS wheel speed sensor
electrical harness to the LH front suspension knuckle.
Torque 5 Nm
Release the clip that attaches the LH f
Remove
Disconnect 12V power. See
12V Power (Disconnect and Connect).
Remove the passenger footwell cover. See
Cover - Footwell - Passenger (LHD) (Remove and Replace).
Remove the T20 bolts (x2) that attach the front passenger knee airbag
cover to the vehicle.
Remove and discard