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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To manually cancel Traffic-Aware Cruise Control, press
the brake pedal or press the right scroll wheel on the
steering yoke.
To resume cruising, press the right scroll button.
NOTE: When Traffic-Aware Cruise Control cancels,
Model S does not coast. Instead, regenerative braking
slows down Model
Warning: Prior to disconnection of 12 volt power supply,
ensure driver's door glass is in the fully open position. Failure to
follow this instruction could result in vehicle lockout.
Warning: If 12 volt power supply is disconnected, do not
attempt to open any doors with door glass in