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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Underhood Apron - Center - Rear (Remove and Replace)
Removal
Remove the LH underhood apron (refer to procedure).
Remove the RH underhood apron.
Release the clips (x5) that secure the rear center underhood
apron to the plenum.
Remove the rear center underhood apron
Approved Methods for Transporting
A flatbed truck or comparable transport vehicle is the
recommended method of transporting Model S. The
vehicle can face either direction when using a flatbed.
If Model S must be transported without a flatbed truck,
then wheel lifts and dollies must be used to ensure that
all four wheels are off
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