Tesla Model S: Drop Link - Sway Bar - Rear - LH (Remove and Replace)
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 prevent ball joint damage, always hold the
ball joint pin with a wrench while loosening or tightening
the lock nut.
- Remove the nut that secures the sway bar drop link to the sway
bar (torque 70 Nm).
- Release the drop link from the sway bar and the lower control
arm, then remove the drop link.
InstallationInstallation procedure is the reverse of removal.
Note: Clean the affected areas before
installation.
Caution: Replace all nylon-insert locknuts.
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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 road 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 procedu
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 procedu
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Removal
Remove glove box assembly (refer to procedure)
Depress clip and remove clevis pin securing damper module to
glove box assembly.
Rotate module counter-clockwise and release from glove box.
Note: This procedure is for vehicles built before December
23, 2014. On newer vehicles, the satellite radio antenna is located
under the panoramic roof fixed glass (refer to procedure).
Removal
Remove the liftgate glass (refer to procedure).
Disconnect the XM antenna co