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 |
Warning: If the vehicle has air suspension, activate "Jack"
mode on the touchscreen before raising and supporting the vehicle.
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
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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Warning: If the vehicle has air suspension,
activate "Jack" mode on the touchscreen before raising and
supporting the vehicle.
Removal
Loosen the front LH lug nuts (torque 175 Nm
Warning: If the vehicle has air suspension, activate "Jack"
mode on the touchscreen before raising and supporting the vehicle.
Removal
Remove the underhood storage unit (refer to
Warning: If the vehicle has air suspension, activate "Jack"
mode on the touchscreen before raising and supporting the vehicle.
Warning: If the 12V power supply is disconnected, do
not att
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Note: This procedure assumes that the RH mount has been
replaced, but that the shim tools cannot be repositioned to verify
proper clearance. If this happens, follow this procedure to adjust
the LH side motor mount.
Release the 2 bolts that secure the 4-way valve bracket to the body.
Removal
Raise and support the vehicle (refer to procedure).
Warning: Do not work on an incorrectly supported
vehicle.
Remove upper intermediate steering shaft (refer to procedure)
Remove steering rack dash seal from shaft.