Correction code NA NOTE: Unless otherwise explicitly stated in the procedure, the above correction code and FRT reflect all of the work required to perform this procedure, including the linked procedures. Do not stack correction codes unless explicitly told to do so. NOTE: See Flat Rate Times to learn more about FRTs and how they are created. To provide feedback on FRT values, email LaborTimeFeedback@tesla.com. NOTE: See Personal Protection to make sure wearing proper PPE when performing the below procedure.

1. Raise and support the vehicle. See Raise Vehicle - 2 Post Lift.
2. Open the LH front door and lower the LH front window.
3. Remove the LH front wheel. See Wheel Assembly (Remove and Install).
   Note

   Remove the mid aeroshield while the vehicle is lifted before lowering to remove the wheel.
4. Remove the mid aeroshield. See Undertray - Mid Aeroshield (Remove and Install)
5. Loosen LH outer tie rod end jam nut
   Note

   1x nut, 24mm, 90 Nm

   

   

6. Remove nut securing LH tie rod end to knuckle
   Note

   1x nut, 21mm, 170 Nm

   

7. Remove LH tie rod end from knuckle

   

8. Remove LH outer tie rod end from front steering rack assembly
   Note

   Count how many turns it takes to fully remove and write this down you will need it when installing the tie rod end again

   

   

   

9. Remove bellows seal clip from bellows
   Note

   1x clip

   

   

   

10. Remove large bellows clamp from bellows
    Note

    1x clamp

    

    

11. Slide bellows toward LH outer tie rod end
    Note

    You need to access the LH inner tie rod end inner ball joint

    

    

12. Remove LH inner tie rod end from pinion housing
    Note

    1x inner tie rod, 38 crowfoot, 105 Nm, Twist until it comes off

    

    

    

    

    

    

13. Install LH inner tie rod onto pinion housing
    Note

    1x inner tie rod, 38 crowfoot, 105 Nm, Twist until it's fully seated

    

    

    

    

14. Torque LH inner tie rod onto pinion housing
    Note

    1x inner tie rod, 38 crowfoot, 105 Nm

    

    

    

15. Slide bellows into clamping position
    Note

    Slide bellows over pinion housing in preparation for clamping

    

    

16. Secure large bellows clamp onto bellows
    Note

    1x clamp

    

    

    

    

17. Secure bellows seal clip onto bellows
    Note

    1x clip

    

    

    

    

18. Install LH outer tie rod end onto front steering rack assembly
    Note

    Turn the outer tie rod end exactly the amount of rotations it took to remove it, This ensures the alignment is as close as possible to where it was originally

    

    

    

19. Position LH tie rod end onto knuckle

    

20. Install nut securing LH tie rod end to knuckle
    Note

    1x nut, 21mm, 170 Nm

    

21. Secure tie rod end jam nut
    Note

    1x nut, 24mm, 90 Nm

    

    

22. Raise and support the vehicle. See Raise Vehicle - 2 Post Lift.
23. Open the LH front door and lower the LH front window.
24. Install the LH front wheel. See Wheel Assembly (Remove and Install).
    Note

    Install the mid aeroshield before lowering the vehicle.
25. Install the mid aeroshield. See Undertray - Mid Aeroshield (Remove and Install)
26. Remove the vehicle from the lift. See Raise Vehicle - 2 Post Lift.
27. Raise the LH front window and close the LH front door.
28. Perform test drive
    Note

    Perform a validation test drive after repair Drive a minimum speed of 25mph, Drive in a straight line and check for excessive pull, Verify the steering wheel is centered when vehicle is driving straight, Determine whether an alignment is recommended Add correction code 00040100 as needed