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
Remove the MCU/touch screen (refer to procedure).
Remove the screws (x6) that secure the touch screen surround
(torque 4 Nm).
Cut the cable tie that secures the Bluetooth antenna to the edge
clip on the bezel.
Remove the bezel from the MCU.
Remove the screws
Acceleration Adjust the amount of acceleration. Chill limits acceleration for
a slightly smoother and gentler ride, whereas Sport provides the normal level of
acceleration.
NOTE: When Chill is selected, Chill displays on the
touchscreen above the driving speed.
Drag Strip Mode: Preconditions the