2024-07-23

Oil Pump - Rear Drive Unit - LH (Tri Motor) (Remove and Install)

Correction code N/A 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. NOTE: See Ergonomic Precautions for safe and healthy working practices.

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.

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"
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 Mid-aero shield

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6x clips, 3x bolts, 15mm, 42 Nm, 5x bolts, 13mm, 28 Nm, 2x bolts, 10mm, 6 Nm
Disconnect LHS RDU oil pump connector

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1x connector
Position oil drain underneath RDU
Remove bolts securing RDU oil pump

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2x bolts, EP10, 5 Nm + 20 degrees
Remove RDU oil pump

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Carefully insert plastic wedge between pump and housing, In small increments work wedge between housing and pump until green O-ring is visible, Residual oil will drain from housing, Allow oil to drain
Position RDU oil pump

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Lubricate seals before installation
Install bolts securing RDU oil pump

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2x bolts, EP10, 5 Nm + 20 degrees
Connect LHS RDU oil pump connector

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1x connector
Placeholder - Remove oil fill plug from RDU

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1x plug, 8mm Allen, 15 Nm, Verify O-ring is not damaged, Replace O-ring as needed, Tooling used for torque is still in development
Set up fill kit with KAF1

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Add extra oil to container as it will prevent underfill and additional air being injectedOnly use KAF1 fluid, Do not interchange or mix oil types
Position oil pump hose into fill hole
Pump fluid into rear drive unit

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Pump fluid into drive unit until fluid spills outUse excess gearbox fluid in fill container to allow oil pump to dispense fluid without drawing air, Make sure that there is less than 200mL left when completed
Remove oil pump hose from fill port

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Turn knob to off and remove from fill hole
Spray area with brake cleaner and wipe any residual fluid
Placeholder - Secure oil fill plug onto RDU

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1x plug, 8mm Allen, 15 Nm, Verify O-ring is not damaged, Replace O-ring as needed, Tooling used for torque is still in development
Remove oil drain from underneath vehicle
Install Mid-aero shield

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6x clips, 3x bolts, 15mm, 42 Nm, 5x bolts, 13mm, 28 Nm, 2x bolts, 10mm, 6 Nm, Apply Loctite 222 onto mid aeroshield bolts and install fasteners
Lower vehicle partially and set lift onto locks

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Raise lift off locks, then hold lock release lever to keep locks free while vehicle is lowered, Set vehicle to comfortable working height
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

Oil Pump - Rear Drive Unit - LH (Tri Motor) (Remove and Install)

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