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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Inspecting and Maintaining Tires
Regularly inspect the tread and side walls for any sign of
distortion (bulges), foreign objects, cuts or wear.
WARNING: Do not drive Model S if a tire is
damaged, excessively worn, or inflated to an
incorrect pressure. Check tires regularly for wear,
and ensure there are no cuts, bulges or
Mounting - Air Conditioning Compressor (Remove and Replace)
Removal
Remove air conditioning compressor (refer to procedure)
Unscrew compressor isolators from mounting bracket.
Note: Inspect mounting rubber and replace as
necessary.
Note: It is recommended that if one
mounting requires replacement, that all f
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