Tesla Model S: Control Arm Assembly - Rear - Lower - LH (Remove and Replace)
Warning: If the vehicle has air suspension, activate "Jack"
mode on the touchscreen before raising and supporting the vehicle.
Removal
- Loosen the front LH lug nuts.
- Raise and support the vehicle (refer to procedure)
- Remove road wheel (refer to procedure)
- Remove mid aero shield (refer to procedure)
- Remove nut and bolt securing lower control arm to integral link
(torque 130 Nm).
- Remove nut securing sway bar link to lower control arm (torque
70 Nm).
Caution: To prevent ball joint damage, always hold the
ball joint pin with a wrench while loosening or tightening
the lock nut.
- Remove nut and bolt (x2) securing lower control arm to subframe
(torque 115 Nm).
- Support weight of hub and rotor.
Caution: Take care not to damage component(s).
- Remove nut and bolt securing lower control arm to knuckle
(torque 190 Nm).
- Release arm from suspension knuckle and remove lower control
arm.
Installation
- Installation procedure is the reverse of removal, except
for the following:
Note: Clean the affected areas before
installation.
Caution: Only fully tighten suspension nuts and bolts
when the vehicle is on a 4-post lift and the suspension is
in the ride height position.
- Transfer vehicle to a 4 post lift (refer to procedure)
- Perform a four wheel alignment check (refer to procedure)
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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 the wheel (refer to procedure).
Warning: If the vehicle has air suspension, activate "Jack"
mode on the touchscreen before raising and supporting the vehicle.
Removal
Raise and support the vehicle (refer to pro
Removal
Remove the road wheel (refer to procedure).
Remove the nut that secures the sway bar drop link to the lower
control arm (torque 70 Nm).
Caution: To p
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Note: If available, calibrate the forward facing camera using
the Camera Calibration Target (refer to procedure).
Note: This procedure describes how to perform a drive cycle
calibration on the forward facing camera. It does not apply to the rear
facing camera.
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You can link a driver profile to a key (or keys) to allow
Model S to automatically select the correct driver profile
when the linked key is detected as you approach the
vehicle and open the driver's door. To link a driver profile
to a key, first ensure you are using your desired driver
profile.