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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Clean camera or wait for it to regain visibility
One or more of the vehicle cameras is blocked or blinded due to external
conditions. When the cameras cannot
provide accurate visual information, some or all Autopilot features may be
temporarily unavailable.
Cameras can be blocked or blinded due
Removal
Recover refrigerant from the vehicle (refer to procedure)
Remove front skid plate (refer to procedure)
Remove nut (x1) securing pipe retaining plate to chiller TXV
(torque 12 Nm).
Disconnect refrigerant