Tesla Model S: Rear Drive Unit
Tesla Model S (2012-2026) Service Manual / Rear Drive Unit
- Drive Unit - Rear - Large (Remove and Replace)
- Drive Unit - Rear - Large (Remove and Install)
- Drive Unit - Rear - Small (Remove and Install)
- Mount - Motor - Side (Remove and Replace)
- Bushing - Drive Unit - Front (Remove and Replace)
- Bushing - Drive Unit - Rear (Remove and Replace)
- Sensor - Motor - Speed (Remove and Replace)
- Gearbox Fluid - Large Rear Drive Unit (Remove and Replace)
- Gearbox Fluid - Small Rear Drive Unit (Remove and Replace)
- Oil Seal - Differential to Driveshaft Assembly - LH (Remove and Replace)
- Driveshaft Assembly - LH (Remove and Replace)
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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
Drive Unit - Rear - Small (Remove and Install)
Special tools required for this procedure:
Caution: Use the specified coolant only. In this manual, refer
to General Information > Capacities, Fluids, and
Lubricants > Fluids.
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Camera - Rear Facing (Remove and Replace)
Removal
Remove the tailgate lower finisher (refer to procedure).
Pull back the watershield for access to the rear camera
electrical connector.
Disconnect the rear camera electrical connector.
Remove the liftgate
Control Arm - Upper - Front - RH (Remove and Replace)
Warning: If the vehicle has air suspension,
activate "Jack" mode on the touchscreen before raising and
supporting the vehicle.
Note: Graphics show the LH side. The RH side is similar.
Removal
Position the vehicle in preparation for raising it, but keep the
vehicle
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