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Tesla Model 3: Tie Rod End - LH (Remove and Replace)

Tesla Model 3 2017-2025 Service Manual / Steering / Steering Rack and Lower Column / Tie Rod End - LH (Remove and Replace)

 Tie Rod End - LH (Remove and Replace)  

  1. Raise and support the vehicle. See Raise Vehicle - 2 Post Lift.
  2. Remove the LH front wheel. See Wheel (Remove and Install).

  Tie Rod End - LH (Remove and Replace)

  1. Loosen the jamb nut at the LH tie rod end.

  Tie Rod End - LH (Remove and Replace)

  1. Remove and discard the nut that attaches the tie rod to the knuckle.
  2. Remove the LH tie rod end from the knuckle using a rubber hammer.
  3. Remove the tie rod from the steering linkage by turning the tie rod counter-clockwise. Note: Record the number of rotations for separation of the tie rod from the steering linkage.

Install

  1. Install the tie rod end to the steering linkage by turning the tie rod clockwise using the exact number of turns recorded during removal.

  Tie Rod End - LH (Remove and Replace)

  1. Install the new nut that attaches the tie rod end to the knuckle.  Torque 180 Nm

  Tie Rod End - LH (Remove and Replace)

  1. Tighten the jamb nut at the LH tie rod end.  Torque 80 Nm
  2. Install the LH front wheel. See Wheel (Remove and Install).
  3. Perform the four wheel alignment. See Four Wheel Alignment (Check and Adjust).

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