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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Suspension - Rear - Check Torque
Warning: If the vehicle has air suspension, activate "Jack"
mode on the touchscreen before raising and supporting the vehicle.
Check the tightening torque of the following fasteners:
Caution: Only fully tighten suspension nuts and bolts when the vehicle
is on a 4-post lift and the suspension
Recover Refrigerant and Verify Charge
Note: Before beginning this section,
complete the "Set Up HVAC Machine" section.
Connect a laptop with Toolbox to the vehicle.
Remove the rear underhood apron (refer to procedure).
Remove the dust caps from the vehicle's high-side and low-side
service ports.
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