Tesla Model 3: Stabilizer Bar - Rear (Remove and Replace)
Remove
Raise and support the vehicle. See Raise Vehicle - 2
Post Lift.
Remove the mid aero shield panel. See Panel - Aero
Shield - Mid (Remove and Replace).
Remove and discard the nuts that attach the
stabilizer bar to the end links.
Note: Loosen the nut first, and then continue to
remove the nut by counter-holding the ball joint
with a hex wrench.
Note: Might need to move the rear stabilizer bar
up/down to get the correct angle in order to
remove the end links.
Support the center of the rear stabilizer bar with a
support stand.
Remove and discard the bolts that attach the rear
stabilizer bar to the rear subframe.
Lower the support stand, and then remove the rear
stabilizer bar from the vehicle.
Install
Place the rear stabilizer bar into position for
installation onto the vehicle, and then raise the
support stand to support the rear stabilizer bar.
Install new bolts that attach the rear stabilizer
bar to the rear subframe.
Torque 30 Nm
Align the LH end link with the rear stabilizer bar.
Note: Move the rear stabilizer bar up/down to
get the correct angle to install the rear link.
Hand-tighten the new nut that attaches the LH end
link to the rear stabilizer bar.
Note : Counter-hold the ball joint with a hex
wrench.
Tighten the nut that attaches the LH end link to the
rear stabilizer bar. Mark the nut with a paint pen.
Torque 55 Nm
Align the RH end link with the rear stabilizer bar.
Note: Move the rear stabilizer bar up/down to
get the correct angle to install the rear link.
Hand-tighten the new nut that attaches the RH end
link to the rear stabilizer bar.
Note: Counter-hold the ball joint with a hex
wrench.
Tighten the nut that attaches the RH end link to the
rear stabilizer bar. Mark the nut with a paint pen.
Torque 55 Nm
Remove the support stand from underneath the
vehicle.
Install the mid aero shield panel. See Panel - Aero
Shield - Mid (Remove and Replace).
Lower the vehicle from the lift.
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SPECIAL TOOLS
Tool, Spring Compressor, Hook, Model 3
(1135103-00-A)
3/4 Ton Underhoist Stan
Remove
Remove the LH rear wheel. See Wheel (Remove and
Install).
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Special tools required for this procedure:
SPECIAL TOOLS
Pliers, Clip Removal (1133569-00-A)
Headlight Tester, Beissbarth, Model 815 (1133367-00-A)
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