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Tesla Model 3: Oil Pump - Front Drive Unit - Install

Tesla Model 3 2017-2025 Service Manual / Front Drive Unit / Front Gearbox and Halfshafts / Oil Pump - Front Drive Unit (Remove and Replace) / Oil Pump - Front Drive Unit - Install

Install

Installation procedure is the reverse of removal, except for the following:
  • Lubricate the front drive unit oil pump o-rings with ATF-9.
  • Use Toolbox to update the vehicle firmware.

  Oil Pump - Front Drive Unit - Install

  1. Lightly coat the oil pump O-rings with clean ATF-9 fluid.

  Oil Pump - Front Drive Unit - Install

  1. Install the oil pump into the front drive unit.

  Oil Pump - Front Drive Unit - Install

  1. Install the bolts that attach the oil pump to the front drive unit.  Torque 5 Nm + 20 degrees

  Oil Pump - Front Drive Unit - Install

  1. Carefully raise the front underhoist stand until the front drive unit front bushing aligns with the front subframe mount.

  Oil Pump - Front Drive Unit - Install

  1. Install the bolt that attaches the front drive unit to the front subframe. Torque 80 Nm

  Oil Pump - Front Drive Unit - Install

  1. Remove the underhoist stand and shop towel from the LH side of the front drive unit.
  2. Refill the front drive unit gearbox fluid. See Gearbox Fluid - Front Drive Unit (Drain and Refill).
  3. Install the front aero shield panel. See Panel - Aero Shield - Front (Remove and Replace).
  4. Connect 12V power. See 12V Power (Disconnect and Connect).
  5. Use Toolbox to update the vehicle firmware.

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