Tesla Model S: Toe Link Assembly - Rear - LH (Remove and Replace)
Warning: If the vehicle has air suspension, activate "Jack"
mode on the touchscreen before raising and supporting the vehicle.
Removal
- Raise and support the vehicle (refer to procedure)
- Lower rear subframe for access (refer to procedure)
- Release clip securing electric parking brake harness to toe
link.
- Remove bolt securing toe link to knuckle (torque 130 Nm).
- Scribe witness lines from bolt cam to subframe, to aid assembly.
- Loosen nut and bolt securing toe link to subframe (torque 80
Nm).
- Remove bolt from subframe.
- Remove toe link.
Installation
- Installation procedure is the reverse of removal, except
for the following:
Note: Clean the affected areas before
installation.
Caution: Replace all nylon-insert locknuts.
Caution: Only fully tighten suspension nuts and bolts
when the vehicle is on a 4-post lift and the suspension is
in the ride height position.
- Transfer vehicle to 4 post lift (refer to procedure)
- Perform a four wheel alignment check (refer to procedure)
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Remove the road wheel (refer to procedure).
Remove the nut that secures the sway bar drop link to the lower
control arm (torque 70 Nm).
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Warning: If the vehicle has air suspension, activate "Jack"
mode on the touchscreen before raising and supporting the vehicle.
Removal
Remove road wheel (refer to procedure)
Warning: If the vehicle has air suspension, activate "Jack"
mode on the touchscreen before raising and supporting the vehicle.
Removal
Raise and support the vehicle (refer to procedu
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Remove the driver side lower dash trim (refer to procedure).
Remove the lower binnacle cover.
Remove the 2 screws beneath the lower binnacle cover that secure
the IP top pad to the IP carrier.
Installation
Clean and inspect the wheel and valve hole.
Remove any dirt, burrs, or swarf.
Install the valve retaining screw to the wheel
sensor.
Note: Ensure that
the square faces are parallel with the slot in the sensor.