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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Brake Caliper - Front - LH (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 rear underhood apron
(refer to procedure).
Remove the brake fluid reservoir cap and place
an absorbent materi
Slave Charger - LH - 2nd Generation (Remove and Replace) - Removal
Note: This procedure describes how to remove and
install the 2nd generation slave charger. If the vehicle is equipped
with a 1st generation slave charger, refer to procedure 44100102 (refer
to procedure).
Warning: Only technicians who have been trained in High
Voltage Awareness
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