2025-06-10

Knuckle - Front - LH (Long Range) (Remove and Install)

Correction code NEW 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 ServiceManualFeedback@tesla.com. NOTE: See Personal Protection to make sure wearing proper PPE when performing the below procedure.

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.

2025-05-27: Released new procedure.

Open LH front door

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Push LH B-pillar door trigger to release
Lower LH front window
Raise and support vehicle

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Set air suspension to "Jack Mode"
Remove LH front wheel cap

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1x cap, 8x clips, Use both hands to firmly pull wheel cap to release clips, Cap may remove with or without mounting ring attached
Loosen LH front wheel nuts

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6x nuts, 21mm, 205 Nm
Raise vehicle fully

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Set to a comfortable working height, Lower to locks, Ensure locks engage on both sides to prevent tilting
Remove LH front wheel

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6x nuts, 21mm, 205 Nm
Remove LH front brake hose bracket

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1x bolt, 10mm, 10 Nm
Remove LH front caliper and set aside

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2x bolts, 24mm, 315 Nm, Rotor will be loose until caliper is installed, Use lug nut to secure rotor as needed
Remove LH front brake rotor
Disconnect LH front wheel speed sensor connector

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1x connector
Remove clips securing LH front chassis jumper harness to knuckle

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2x clips
Position and raise pole jack onto LH front lower control arm
Release LH front knuckle from lower control arm

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1x nut, 24mm, 190 Nm, Pull knuckle downwards and outwards
Remove nut securing LH tie rod end to knuckle

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1x nut, 21mm, 170 Nm
Remove LH tie rod end from knuckle
Remove LH front knuckle

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Recommend assistance, 1x nut, 18mm, 85 Nm, Use step ladder as needed, the upper control arm is under tension, use caution when removing nut
Install LH front knuckle

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Recommend assistance, 1x nut, 18mm, 85 Nm, Use step ladder as needed,
Position LH tie rod end onto knuckle
Install nut securing LH tie rod end to knuckle

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1x nut, 21mm, 170 Nm
Secure LH front knuckle onto lower control arm

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1x nut, 24mm, 190 Nm, Pull knuckle downwards and inwards, Align with lower arm ball joint
Lower and remove pole jack from LH front lower control arm
Install clips securing LH front chassis jumper harness to knuckle

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2x clips
Connect LH front wheel speed sensor connector

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1x connector
Install LH front brake rotor

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Rotor will be loose until caliper is installed
Install LH front caliper

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2x bolts, 24mm, 315 Nm, Rotor will be loose until caliper is installed, Use lug nut to secure rotor as needed
Install LH front brake hose bracket

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1x bolt, 10mm, 10 Nm
Install LH front wheel

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6x nuts, 21mm, 205 Nm
Lower vehicle until tires are touching the ground

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Raise lift off locks, then hold lock release lever to keep locks free while vehicle is lowered
Torque LH front halfshaft bolt

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1x bolt, 24mm, 300 Nm
Torque LH front wheel nuts

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6x nuts, 21mm, 205 Nm, Use star pattern
Install LH front wheel cap

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1x cap, 8x clips, Partially secure wheel cap to wheel, While partially installed wheel cover can be rotated to align with tire design, When aligned press inward from center of cap then secure all clips to mounting ring
Remove vehicle from lift

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Lower rack arms fully and remove them from under vehicle, Remove air suspension from "Jack Mode"
Raise LH front window
Close LH front door

Cybertruck Service Manual

Knuckle - Front - LH (Long Range) (Remove and Install)

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