Tesla Model S: Jackshaft Assembly - Front (Remove and Replace)
Tesla Model S (2012-2025) Service Manual / Front Drive Unit / Jackshaft Assembly - Front (Remove and Replace)
Warning: If the vehicle has air suspension, activate "Jack" mode on the touchscreen before raising and supporting the vehicle. Removal
- Remove the RH driveshaft assembly (refer to procedure).
- Release the bolts (x2) that secure the jackshaft to the drive
unit (torque 30 Nm).
- Remove the jackshaft from the drive unit.
Installation procedure is the reverse of removal, except for the following: Fill the drive unit with the correct amount of proper fluid:
- Use the fluid specified in General Information > Fluids and Capacities > Fluids .
- Use the amount specified in General Information > Fluids and Capacities > Fluid Capacities .
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Drive Unit - Rear - Large (Remove and Replace)
Note: Loosen suspension fasteners by hand, then
use a cordless electric drill with a 3/8 in drive adapter and an
3/8 in drive air ratchet wrench.
Removal
Remove the drive unit (r
Drive Unit - Rear - Large (Remove and Install)
Special tools required for this procedure:
Supplier
Part Number
Description
Tesla
1000991
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Correct Driving Position
The seat, head support, seat belt and airbags work
together to maximize your safety. Using these correctly
ensures greater protection.
Position the seat so you can wear the seat belt correctly,
while being as far away from the front airbag as
possible:
1. Sit upright with both feet on the floor
Switches - Steering Wheel (Remove and Replace)
Removal
Remove the driver's air bag Air bag - Driver's (Remove and
Replace).
Place the driver's air bag assembly on a soft clean surface with
the backside of the bezel facing up.
Unplug the harness connectors (x2) from the back of 1 of the
switches.
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