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Tesla Model S: Drop Link - Sway Bar - Rear - LH (Remove and Replace)

Tesla Model S (2012-2026) Service Manual / Suspension / Drop Link - Sway Bar - Rear - LH (Remove and Replace)

Removal

  1. Remove the road wheel (refer to procedure).
  2. Remove the nut that secures the sway bar drop link to the 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.
  3. Remove the nut that secures the sway bar drop link to the sway bar (torque 70 Nm).

    Drop Link - Sway Bar - Rear - LH (Remove and Replace)

  4. Release the drop link from the sway bar and the lower control arm, then remove the drop link.
Installation

Installation procedure is the reverse of removal.

Note: Clean the affected areas before installation.

Caution: Replace all nylon-insert locknuts.

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