14/03/2024 09:09:41

Rear Steering Gear and Lower Column - Rear Toe Link (Remove and Install)

Correction code 3201099011 3201099012 FRT 0.42 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.

  • 2024-03-14: Added Toolbox steps and step to raise suspension to ride height.
Table 1. Torque Specifications: Rear Suspension
Description Torque Value Recommended Tools Reuse/Replace Notes
Bolt that attaches the LH rear toe link to the LH rear knuckle
210 Nm (154.9 lbs-ft)
  • 21 mm socket
 Replace
Bolt that attaches the LH rear toe link to the rear steering actuator
145 Nm (106.9 lbs-ft)
  • 18 mm combination wrench
 Reuse
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Warning
This procedure is a DRAFT, although it has been validated. Warnings and Cautions might be missing. Follow safety requirements and use extreme caution when working on or near high voltage systems and components. Provide corrections and feedback to ServiceDevelopment@teslamotors.com.

Remove

  1. Open the LH front door and lower the LH front window.
  2. Raise and support the vehicle. See Raise Vehicle - 2 Post Lift.
  3. Connect a laptop with Toolbox 3 to the vehicle. See Toolbox 3 (Connect and Disconnect).
  4. In toolbox, click the Actions tab, and then search for "TAS service run".
  5. Click TAS Enter Service Run Mode, click Run, and allow the routine to complete.
  6. Click the Actions tab, and then search for "TAS deflate".
  7. Click TAS Deflate Component, click Run, and allow the routine to complete.
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    Note
    Select RL from drop-down menu.
  8. Remove the LH rear wheel. See Wheel Assembly (Remove and Install).
  9. Remove the bolt that attaches the LH rear toe link to the rear steering actuator.
    145 Nm (106.9 lbs-ft)
    Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • 18 mm combination wrench
  10. Remove and discard the nut that attaches the LH rear toe link to the LH rear knuckle, and then remove the toe link from the vehicle.
    210 Nm (154.9 lbs-ft)
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    Note
    Counter hold the ball joint while removing the nut.
    Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • 21 mm socket

Install

  1. Position the LH rear toe link on the LH rear knuckle, and then install a new nut that attaches the toe link to the knuckle.
    210 Nm (154.9 lbs-ft)
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    Note
    Counter hold the ball joint.
    Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • 21 mm socket
  2. Position the LH rear toe link on the rear steering actuator, and then install and hand-tighten the bolt that attaches the toe link to the rear steering actuator.
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    CAUTION
    Only hand-tighten the bolt, as this joint will be fully torqued at a later step.
    Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • 18 mm combination wrench
  3. Position and raise pole jack onto the LH rear lower control arm.
  4. Adjust the LH rear suspension to ride height specification.
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    Note
    Measure from the wheel housing stud to the stabar link mount. The distance should be 31.8 cm. Adjust pole jack as needed.
  5. Fully torque the bolt that attaches the rear toe link to the rear steering actuator.
    145 Nm (106.9 lbs-ft)
    Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • 18 mm combination wrench
  6. Install the LH rear wheel. See Wheel Assembly (Remove and Install).
  7. Re-establish vehicle connection to Toolbox 3.
  8. In Toolbox, click the Actions tab, and then search for "TAS normal".
  9. Click TAS Enter Normal Run Mode, click Run, and allow the routine to complete.
  10. Disconnect Toolbox and remove the laptop from the vehicle. See Toolbox 3 (Connect and Disconnect).
  11. Remove the vehicle from the lift. See Raise Vehicle - 2 Post Lift.
  12. Drive the vehicle onto an alignment rack and set the vehicle ride height to Medium.
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    CAUTION
    The ride height must be set to Medium before the rear toe link bolt is torqued in the next step. Failure to do so will affect vehicle ride quality.
  13. Review wheel alignment requirements and add correction code as needed.