Tesla Model S: Bushing - Drive Unit - Front (Remove and Replace)
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Warning: To avoid personal injury, eye protection must
be worn when performing this operation.Warning: To avoid personal injury, safety-toe shoes and
cut-resistant gloves are recommended whe
Use brake cleaner to clean the threaded rod and the nut bearing
assemblies.
Use 3M Spray Lube 08878 or equivalent to lubricate the threaded
rod and the nut bearing assemblies.
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NOTE: If Model S has no low voltage power, you need an
external low voltage power supply to open the hood or
use the touchscreen. See If Vehicle Has No Power.
NOTE: Vehicles equipped with a hitch receiver cannot be
pulled from the rear tow eye. Use the tow bar or hitch
receiver only to pull the
Removal
Remove rear seat base cushion for access (refer to procedure)
Remove the bolt that secures the seat belt to the 2nd row seat
base frame (torque 40 Nm).
Caution: This bolt is a one time use component. Ensure
that a new bolt is used during r