Tesla Model S: Knuckle - Suspension - Rear - LH (Remove and Replace)
Removal
- Remove rear brake dust shield (refer to procedure)
- Remove nut and bolt securing toe link arm to knuckle (torque 130
Nm).
- Remove nut and bolt securing integral link to knuckle (torque
130 Nm).
- Remove nut and bolt securing lower control arm to knuckle
(torque 190 Nm).
- Remove bolt securing upper suspension link to knuckle (torque
140 Nm).
- Remove nut and bolt securing air spring module to knuckle
(torque 140 Nm).
- Remove suspension knuckle.
Installation
Installation procedure is the reverse of removal, except for the
following:
Caution: Ensure that the bolt that secures the spring
assembly to the knuckle is inserted towards the rear of the
vehicle; the head of the bolt faces the front of the vehicle
and the nut is tightened at the rear.
Caution: Only fully tighten suspension nuts and bolts
when the vehicle is on a 4-post lift and the suspension is
in the ride height position.
Transfer vehicle to a 4 post lift and perform a 4 wheel alignment
check (refer to procedure).
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Special tool(s) required for this procedure:
Supplier
Part Number
Description
Tesla
1062500-00-A
Magnetic F
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.
Raise and
Warning: If the vehicle has air suspension, activate "Jack"
mode on the touchscreen before raising and supporting the vehicle.
Removal
Remove the wheel (refer to procedure).
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Removal
Recover refrigerant from the vehicle (refer to procedure)
Remove front aero shield panel (refer to procedure)
Remove nuts (x2) securing inboard air conditioning link pipe to
gas cool and sub-cool condenser's (torque 8 Nm).
Coolant pump locations:
RWD Model S
Dual Motor Model S
1
Powertrain coolant pump 1
RWD vehicle
2
Battery coolant pump 2
RWD vehicle
3
Battery coolant pump 1
RWD vehicle