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Tesla Model 3: Spring - Rear Suspension - LH - Install

Tesla Model 3 2017-2025 Service Manual / Suspension / Coil Suspension System / Spring - Rear Suspension - LH (Remove and Replace) / Spring - Rear Suspension - LH - Install

Install

  1. With an assistant, install the spring compressor onto the new LH rear suspension spring, and then compress the spring.
  2. Install the new LH rear suspension spring into position while raising the support stand until the LH lower rear control arm is supported. Note: The LH rear suspension spring might need to be compressed further until the LH lower rear control arm and knuckle holes align.
  3. Hand-tighten the bolt and nut that attach the LH lower rear control arm to the knuckle.
  4. Hand-tighten the bolt and nut that attach the LH lower rear control arm to the damper.
  5. Hand-tighten the bolt and nut that attach the LH lower rear control arm to the subframe.

  Spring - Rear Suspension - LH - Install

  1. Position a support stand underneath the LH lower rear control arm, and then raise the support stand to simulate vehicle at ride height. Note: Make sure that the support stand does not block to the adjustment of the spring compressor or the LH rear suspension bolts. Note: Use the rear ride height torque gauge to verify that the rear suspension is set to ride height specifications and adjust the support stand or spring compressor tool , if necessary.
  2. Measure the distance between the bottom of the quarter panel to the center of the rear axle to make sure that the rear suspension is set to ride height: The distance should measure 378 mm.

  Spring - Rear Suspension - LH - Install

  1. Tighten the bolt and nut that attach the LH lower rear control arm to the knuckle, and then mark the bolt and nut with a paint pen. Torque 115 Nm Torque 115 Nm

  Spring - Rear Suspension - LH - Install

  1. Tighten the bolt and nut that attach the LH lower rear control arm to the damper, and then mark the bolt and nut with a paint pen. Torque 115 Nm Torque 115 Nm

  Spring - Rear Suspension - LH - Install

  1. Tighten the bolt and nut that attach the LH lower rear control arm to the subframe, and then mark the bolt and nut with a paint pen. Torque 115 Nm  Torque 115 Nm
  2. Remove the support stand from underneath the vehicle.
  3. Remove the spring compressor from the LH rear suspension spring.

  Spring - Rear Suspension - LH - Install

  1. Install the bolt that attaches the lower control arm cover to the LH lower rear control arm.  Torque 6 Nm
  2. Install the LH rear wheel. See Wheel (Remove and Install).
  3. Perform a four wheel alignment adjustment. See Four Wheel Alignment (Check and Adjust).

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