Rear Halfshafts - Halfshaft, 33.4mm X 588mm Shaft, Rear (Remove and Install)
Correction code 4030096011 4030096012 FRT 0.36 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.
Remove
- Open the LH front door and lower the LH front window.
- Raise and support the vehicle on a 2 post lift. See Raise Vehicle - 2 Post Lift.
- Remove the LH rear wheel cap. See Wheel Cover - Front - LH (Remove and Install).
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Loosen the LH rear lug nuts (x6).Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
- 21 mm socket
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Loosen the LH rear halfshaft
bolt.Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
- 24 mm socket
- Fully raise the vehicle.
- Remove the LH rear wheel. See Wheel Assembly (Remove and Install).
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Remove the LH rear halfshaft
bolt.Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
- 24 mm socket
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Disconnect the EPB harness electrical
connector from the LH rear brake caliper.
NoteRelease the locking tab.
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Remove the bolt that attaches the LH
rear brake line to the upper control arm.Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
- 10 mm socket
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Remove the bolts (x2) that attach the
LH rear brake caliper to the knuckle, and then set it aside.Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
- 21 mm socket
NoteHang the caliper from the body with an S-hook.NoteRoute the caliper hose so that it does not get caught on the stabar assembly. -
Remove the nylon nut that attaches the
LH rear upper control arm to the knuckle.Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
- 21 mm socket
NoteDiscard the nylon nut after removal.CAUTIONMove the brake hose aside to avoid damage.CAUTIONUse caution when releasing the rear upper control from the knuckle. -
Set up the halfshaft removal tool
around the LH rear inner halfshaft.
Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
- 10 mm socket
Notex1 U-bolt, x2 nutsNoteTorque hand-tight.NoteWrap the cable around the inner joint, and then tighten with U-bolt. -
Remove the LH rear halfshaft from the
vehicle.
NoteUse slide hammer with cable eyelets to release.CAUTIONTo avoid damage to the halfshaft boots and oil seals, exercise caution when removing.
Install
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Install the LH rear halfshaft.
NotePosition the C-clip opening at the bottom of the axle to ease installation.CAUTIONMake sure the axle is fully seated into drive unit. Straighten axle and apply pressure to opposite end until an audible click is heard, Audible click indicates the C-clip is fully engaged. If audible click is not heard, then adjust the halfshaft position and reinstall.
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Install a new nylon nut that attaches
the LH rear upper control arm to the knuckle.Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
- 21 mm socket
NoteCounter-hold the joint to install the nut. Support suspension to ease installation.NoteMake sure the brake hose is properly routed. -
Engage the LH rear halfshaft to the LH rear hub assembly, and then install and
hand-tighten the halfshaft bolt until the bolt flange is seated on the hub.
NoteAfter positioning the halfshaft against the hub, rotate the hub until the splines click. If splines are properly engaged, the hub will rotate halfshaft.NoteWith the halfshaft properly engaged with the hub assembly, tighten the bolt so that the bolt flange is seated on the hub. This will prevent accidental spline disengagement until the bolt is torqued.Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
- 24 mm socket
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Install the bolts (x2) that attach the
LH rear brake caliper to the LH rear knuckle.Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
- 21 mm socket
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Install the bolt that attaches the LH
rear brake line to the upper control arm.Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
- 10 mm socket
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Connect the LH rear EPB harness
electrical connector.
NoteEngage the locking tab.
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Hand tighten the LH rear wheel lug
nuts.
NoteTightening of the wheel lug nuts will be done later in this procedure.Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
- 21 mm socket
- Lower the vehicle until the tires are touching the ground.
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Torque the LH rear halfshaft
bolt.Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
- 24 mm socket
- Install the LH rear wheel. See Wheel Assembly (Remove and Install).
- Install the LH rear wheel cap. See Wheel Cover - Front - LH (Remove and Install).
- Remove the vehicle from the lift. See Raise Vehicle - 2 Post Lift.
- Raise the LH front window and close the LH front door.