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:
Guidelines for Seating Children
Your Model 3 seat belts are designed for adults and larger children. You must
restrain infants and
small children in the second row seats only, and you must use a suitable child
safety seat
appropriate for the child's age, weight, and size.
Warning: Never seat a child on a seat with an ACTIVE
Vehicle Certification Label
The Vehicle Certification label provides:
GVWR - Gross Vehicle Weight Rating. The
maximum allowable total mass of Model 3.
This is calculated as the weight of Model
3, all passengers, fluids, and cargo.
GAWR FRT and GAWR RR - Gross Axle
Weight Rating for the front and rear axles.
