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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Removal
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).
Caution: To p
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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Note: This procedure is not specific to a particular alignment
machine. Follow the alignment equipment manufacturer's instructions for
additional information and safety instructions.
Special tool(s) required for this procedure:
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Removal
Open liftgate.
Support liftgate in open position.
Release clip securing gas strut to body.
Disconnect gas strut from ball joint.
Release clip securing gas strut to liftgate.
Disconnect and remove gas