Tesla Model S: Front Drive Unit
Tesla Model S (2012-2026) Service Manual / Front Drive Unit
- Front Drive Unit (From Above) (Remove and Install)
- Remove Components For Access
- Remove Front Drive Unit
- Front Drive Unit (From Above) (Remove and Install) - Installation
- Front Drive Unit (From Above) (Remove and Replace)
- Front Drive Unit (From Below) (Remove and Install)
- Front Drive Unit (From Below) (Remove and Install) - Removal
- Front Drive Unit (From Below) (Remove and Install) - Installation
- Front Drive Unit (From Below) (Remove and Replace)
- Mount - Front Drive Unit - RH (Remove and Replace)
- Mount - Front Drive Unit - RH (Remove and Replace) - Removal
- Mount - Front Drive Unit - RH (Remove and Replace) - Installation
- Mount - Front Drive Unit - LH (Remove and Replace)
- Mount - Front Drive Unit - LH (Remove and Replace) - Removal
- Mount - Front Drive Unit - LH (Remove and Replace) - Installation
- Mount - Front Drive Unit - LH (Adjust)
- Gearbox Fluid - Front (Remove and Replace)
- Driveshaft Assembly - Front - LH (Remove and Replace)
- Driveshaft Assembly - Front - RH (Remove and Replace)
- Jackshaft Assembly - Front (Remove and Replace)
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Remove Components For Access
Note: If possible, use the
"From Below" procedure to remove and install the front drive unit
(refer to procedure).
Special tools required for this procedure:
Su
Remove Front Drive Unit
Position the support jack on top of the front
crossmember and secure the 2 screws to the front crossmember.
The support jack mounts to the bolt holes on top of the fron
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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 tigh
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