Tesla Model S: Bushing Installation, Front Motor Mount
- 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.
- Slide the bushing into the left side of the front motor mount so
that the shorter cavities are horizontal on the bushing.
Tip: Draw a reference line on the bushing prior to
installation to aid with orientation.
- Thread 1 nut bearing assembly onto 1 end of the threaded rod.
- Slide the closed end of the front bushing cup onto the other end
of the threaded rod.
- Slide the other end of the threaded rod through the right side
of the front bushing.
- Slide the driver onto the other end of the threaded rod so that
the side of the driver with the single tapered counterbore faces the
bushing and the flat side is angled in line with the side of the
drive unit.
1
|
Faces bushing |
2
|
Faces nut bearing
assembly |
- Thread the second nut bearing assembly onto the other end of the
threaded rod until it lightly touches the driver.
- Adjust the assembly until the front bushing cup is seated flush
against the front motor mount.
- Place a 1 in (24 mm) ratchet wrench onto each nut bearing
assembly.
- Alternate rotating the ratchet wrenches to push the driver
towards the front bushing cup until the bushing is aligned with the
machined face of the motor mount (the bushing is slightly visible
from the right side of the front motor mount).
Caution: If the effort required to rotate the ratchet
wrenches is excessive, the tool is misaligned and continued
ratcheting could cause damage. Loosen the nut bearing
assemblies on the threaded rod, add lubrication to the
threaded rod, realign the parts, and begin again.
- Remove the tool from the bushing and the front motor mount.
- Disassemble the removed tool.
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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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There are two general methods used to install child
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Seat belt retained - these seats are secured using the
vehicle's seat belts. All passenger seating positions in
Model S support the use of seat belt retained child
safety seats.
LATCH retained - these seats attach to anchor
Warning: Only technicians who have been trained in High
Voltage Awareness are permitted to perform this procedure. Proper
personal protective equipment (PPE) and insulating HV gloves with a
minimum rating of class 00 (500V) must be worn any time a high
voltage cable is handled. Refer