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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Removal
Note: Before beginning
this procedure, prepare a covered surface or workbench to
support the moving glass after it is removed from the vehicle.
Fully open the panoramic moving glass.
Remove and discard the mounting screws (x4)
that s
Warning: If the vehicle has air suspension, activate "Jack"
mode on the touchscreen before raising and supporting the vehicle.
Removal
Remove the front subframe (refer to procedure).
Remove the bolts (x2) that secure the steering rack assembly to
the subframe (torque 17