Tesla Model 3: Oil Pump - Rear Drive Unit(Remove and Replace)
Remove
- Disconnect 12V power. See
12V Power (Disconnect and Connect).
- Drain the gearbox fluid from the rear drive unit. See
Gearbox Fluid - Rear Drive Unit (Drain and Refill).
- Remove the bolts that attach the oil pump to the rear drive unit, and
then remove the pump from the rear drive unit.
- Use a pry tool to lever against the rear drive unit to loosen the oil
pump.
- Remove the oil pump from the rear drive unit assembly.
Install
- Lightly coat the oil pump O-rings with clean ATF-9 fluid.
- Install the oil pump into the rear drive unit, and then install the
bolts that attach the oil pump to the rear drive unit.
Torque 5 Nm + 20 degrees
- Refill the gearbox fluid for the rear drive unit fluid. See
Gearbox Fluid - Rear Drive Unit (Drain and Refill).
- Connect 12V power. See
12V Power (Disconnect and Connect).
- Use Toolbox to update the vehicle firmware.
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SPECIAL TOOLS
Tool, Oil Pump Screen Removal, Model 3 (1140378-00-A)
Remove
Remove the oil pump. See
Oil Pump - Rear Drive Unit (Remove and Replace).
Use the special tool to remove the oil sc
SPECIAL TOOLS
Adapter, Coolant Reservoir Pressure Test (1130942-00-B)
Install Tool, Output Seal, Model 3 (1131206-00-A)
Remove
Remove the LH rear drive unit halfshaft. See
Halfshaft - Rear Driv
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Procedure
Remove the LH and RH front wheels. See
Wheel (Remove and Install).
Remove the front aero shield panel. See
Panel - Aero Shield - Front (Remove and Replace).
Remove the clips (x2) that attach the valance to the front stabilizer
bar brackets.
Check the torque for the nuts th
Note:
This procedure was formulated using a release candidate or production
model. Follow safety requirements and use extreme caution when working on or
near high-voltage systems and components.
Remove
Remove the 2nd row lower seat cushion. See Seat Cushion - Lower - 2nd
Row (Remove and Rep