Tesla Model S: Bushing - Drive Unit - Rear (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.
Slid
Removal
Remove the mid aero shield (refer to procedure).
Disconnect the speed sensor connector.
Remove the bolt that secures the speed sensor to the end bell
(torque 8 Nm).
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Warning: If the vehicle
has air suspension, activate "Jack" mode on the touchscreen before
raising and supporting the vehicle.
Removal
Remove front aero shield
(refer to procedure).
If equipped, remove the bash plate stamping
(refer to procedure).
Removal
Disconnect 12V power.
Rear wheel drive (RWD): Refer to
procedure.
Dual Motor: Refer to procedure.
Use a trim tool to carefully release the anchor bolt cap from
the inboard upper pre-tensioner cover.