Tesla Model S: Drop Link - Sway Bar - Rear - LH (Remove and Replace)
Tesla Model S (2012-2025) Service Manual / Suspension / 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.
Installation procedure is the reverse of removal.
Note: Clean the affected areas before installation.
Caution: Replace all nylon-insert locknuts.
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