Tesla Model 3: Oil Pump - Front Drive Unit - Remove
SPECIAL TOOLS
3/4 Ton Underhoist Stand (1081765-00-A)
Remove
- Remove the front aero shield panel. See Panel - Aero Shield - Front (Remove and Replace).
- Drain the front drive unit gearbox fluid. See Gearbox Fluid - Front Drive Unit (Drain and Refill).
- Support the LH side of the front drive unit with an underhoist stand, as shown.
Caution: Place a show towel between the underhoist stand and front drive unit.
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Remove the bolt that attaches the front drive unit to the front subframe.
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Torque 80 Nm
- Carefully lower the front underhoist stand until the front drive unit oil pump is accessible.
- Remove the bolts that attach the front drive unit oil pump to the front drive unit. Torque 5 Nm + 20 degrees
- Remove the front drive unit oil pump.
Tip:
Use the front drive unit as a fulcrum to
leverage out the oil pump.
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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 up
Oil Screen - Front Drive Unit (Remove and Replace)
SPECIAL TOOLS
KIT, DRIVE UNIT OIL DRAIN, MODEL 3 (1134264-00-A)
KIT, DRIVE UNIT OIL FILL, MODEL 3 (1139126-00-A)
Tool, DUF Dipstick, Model 3 (1446276-20-A)
SWITCHBOX, OIL PUMP, MODEL 3 (1131264-00-A
Seal - Oil - Differential to Halfshaft - Front Drive Unit - LH (Remove and
Replace)
SPECIAL TOOLS
Tool, Axle Extraction, Model 3 (1133386-00-A)
Tool, Hub Puller, Hydraulic (1096075-00-A)
Install Tool, Output Seal, Model 3 (1131206-00-A)
Tool, Seal Puller, Adjustable (1052583-00-A)
SEE MORE:
Wipers and Washers
Wipers
To perform a single wipe with the windshield
wipers, press and immediately release the
button on the end of the left-hand steering
column lever.
To adjust the continuous wiper settings, touch
the windshield wiper icon located in the
"Cards" area on the touchscreen. The wipe
Wheel Arch Liner - Rear - LH (Remove and Replace)
SPECIAL TOOLS
Pliers, Clip Removal (1133569-00-A)
Remove
Remove the LH rear wheel. See
Wheel (Remove and Install).
Remove the bolt and release the clips (x16) that attach the LH rear
wheel arch liner to the vehicle, and then remove the liner from the vehicle
Torque 5 Nm
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