Tesla Model S: Hub - Front - LH (Remove and Replace)
Special tool(s) required for this procedure:
| Supplier | Part Number | Description |
| Tesla | 1062500-00-A | Magnetic Field Viewing Card |
| Tesla | 1082171-00-A | S-hook |
Removal
- Dual Motor vehicles: Remove the center cap from
the front LH wheel and loosen the axle nut.
- Remove the road wheel (refer to procedure).
- Using a suitable tool, ease the caliper pistons and brake pads away from the rotor.
- Remove the bolts (x2) that secure the caliper to the knuckle
(torque 120 Nm).
- Release the caliper and use the S-hook to support it. Caution: To avoid damage to the brake line, the brake caliper must be supported at all times.
- Remove the bolt that secures the rotor to the hub (torque 17 Nm).
- Remove the rotor.
- Dual Motor vehicles: Remove and discard the axle nut and wedge-lock washer (torque 205 Nm). Caution: Ensure that a new axle nut and washer are installed during installation.
- Dual Motor vehicles: Use a suitable tool to partially remove the axle shaft from the hub.
- Remove the bolts (x4) that secure the hub to the knuckle (torque
90 Nm).
Caution: If the vehice is dual motor, take care not to damage the axle boot.
- Rotate the knuckle and release the bolts.
Caution: If the vehice is dual motor, take care not to damage the axle boot.
- Remove the front hub assembly and place it on a non-magnetic
surface.
Caution: A magnetic field from a pick-up tool or magnetic parts tray could permanently damage the magnetic pattern on the hub/bearing tone ring.
Installation procedure is the reverse of removal, except for the following:
Note: Clean the affected areas before installation.
Warning: Only use cleaning agents and solvents in a well-ventilated area.
Caution: Tighten bolts evenly using a diagonal sequence.
Use the magnetic field viewing card to ensure that the magnetic field on the tone ring is not damaged.
Pump the brake pedal at least 5 times to seat the brake pads against the rotors.Warning: Always check that the brake pads are seated correctly before driving the vehicle.
Dual Motor vehicles: Install a new axle nut and washer.
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Removal
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Warning: If the vehicle has air suspension, activate "Jack"
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Removal
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Warning: If the vehicle has air suspension, activate "Jack"
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Warning: If the 12V power supply is disconnected, do
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Charging
General
The Tesla Model S is an electrically powered vehicle. Energy is stored in
the battery, which is a sealed unit containing Lithium-ion cells producing
up to 1500 A of energy at up to 400V.As the vehicle is driven, the
battery is discharged. The touch screen, instrument cluster, and sma
Powering Off
When you finish driving, simply exit the vehicle. When
you leave Model S with your phone key and key fob, it
powers off automatically, turning off the instrument
panel and touchscreen.
Model S also powers off automatically after being in
Park for 30 minutes, even if you are sitting in the drive
