04/11/2024 04:57:52

Halfshaft - Rear Drive Unit - LH (Remove and Replace)

Correction code 4030010012 FRT 0.96 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.

  • 1498673-00-A KIT, CABLE AXLE REMOVER, MS/MX/M3
  • 1096075-00-A Tool, Hub Puller, Hydraulic
  • 1459409-00-A ADAPTER, HUB JACK, MODEL 3

Remove

  1. Raise and support the vehicle. See GUID-0ECF2493-88F6-48E9-ADBB-9AE1D52E217C.html.
  2. Open the LH front door and lower the LH front window.
  3. On the touchscreen, tap Controls > Service > Towing to place the vehicle into tow mode.
  4. Loosen the LH rear wheel lug nuts, but do not remove the wheel at this time. See Wheel Assembly (Remove and Install).
  5. Loosen the LH rear halfshaft nut.
  6. Remove the rear aero shield panel. See Panel - Aero Shield - Rear (Remove and Replace).
  7. Remove the LH rear wheel. See Wheel Assembly (Remove and Install).
  8. Disconnect the LH rear EPB caliper connector.
  9. Remove and discard the bolts (x2) that attach the LH rear caliper to the LH rear knuckle, remove the caliper from the knuckle, and allow the caliper to hang from an S-hook.
    Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • External Torx E18
    • Ratchet/torque wrench
  10. Remove and discard the nut, and remove the washer that attach the LH halfshaft to the hub assembly.
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    Note
    The washers are attached to the nut.
    Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • Cordless Ratchet/Impact Driver
    • 32 mm deep impact socket
  11. Remove the bolt that attaches the LH rear brake rotor to the hub.
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    Note
    Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • Cordless Ratchet/Impact Driver
    • 10 mm socket
    • 2 in extension
  12. Remove the LH rear rotor from the vehicle.
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    Note
    Store the rotor face down to reduce likelihood of damage to the rotor face.
  13. Install the hub puller onto the LH rear rotor, and then install and hand-tighten the puller washers (x5) and the lug nuts (x5) onto the rotor studs.
  14. Use the hub puller to free the halfshaft from the hub splines.
  15. Remove the lug nuts (x5) and the puller washers (x5) from the LH rear rotor studs, and then remove the hub puller from the rotor.
  16. Remove the bolt that attaches the LH rear ABS wheel speed sensor to the knuckle.
    Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • 10 mm socket
    • Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
    • 4 in extension
  17. Remove the grommet that attaches the LH rear ABS wheel speed sensor cable to the knuckle.
  18. Remove the LH rear suspension cover. See Cover - Rear Suspension - LH (Remove and Replace).
  19. Install a spring compressor onto the LH rear suspension spring:
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    Warning
    Springs in a compressed state are under large amounts of energy. Refer to the Tool Profile for the spring compressor kit prior to performing this step for additional warnings and cautions.
  20. Remove and discard the nut that attaches the LH stabilizer bar drop link to the LH rear suspension knuckle.
    Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • 5 mm hex
    • 15 mm combination flex head wrench
    • 15 mm socket
    • Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
  21. Remove the bolt and nut that attach the LH rear upper aft link to the LH rear suspension knuckle.
    Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • 21 mm combination wrench
    • 21 mm socket
    • Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
  22. Remove the bolt and nut that attach the LH rear upper fore link to the knuckle.
    Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • 18 mm combination wrench
    • 18 mm socket
    • Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
  23. Remove the bolt and nut that attach the LH rear toe link to the LH rear suspension knuckle.
    Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • Cordless 3/8in Dr Impact
    • 18 mm socket
    • Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
  24. Remove the bolt and nut that attach the LH rear lower fore link to the LH rear suspension knuckle.
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    Note
    Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • Cordless 3/8in Dr Impact
    • 18 mm deep socket
    • 3 in extension
    • Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
  25. Lower the support stand to gain access for halfshaft removal.
  26. With assistance, separate the halfshaft from the hub assembly, and then move the halfshaft aside.
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    Warning
    To reduce the risk of personal injury, wear cut resistant gloves and proper personal protective equipment (PPE) as required when removing the halfshaft. Keep hands clear from other components to prevent injury when the halfshaft releases from the Drive Unit.
  27. Position the axle remover cable around the inner joint of the LH rear drive unit halfshaft, and then use a cable tie to hold the axle remover cable in position.
    Figure 1. Axle removed from drive unit for demonstration purposes
  28. Hook the axle remover slide hammer on the 2 axle remover cable loops, and then use the slide hammer to remove the halfshaft from the drive unit.
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    Warning
    The video(s) included in this procedure are meant as an overview for supplemental purposes only. Follow all of the steps listed in the procedure to avoid damage to components and/or personal injury.

Install

  1. Apply Molykote M-77 Lubricant Paste to the outboard side of the LH rear halfshaft assembly.
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    Note
    Clean the halfshaft before applying if necessary.
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    Note
    Apply no more than 1 gram to axle only.
  2. Install the LH rear halfshaft into the rear drive unit.
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    CAUTION
    When installing the halfshaft to the drive unit:
    • Take care not to damage or displace the oil seals.
    • Carefully push the halfshaft into the drive unit until there is an audible "click" from the halfshaft stub contacting the pinion shaft.
    • There will be a slight pulling sensation on the halfshaft as the halfshaft circlip locks into place.
    • Pull on the inner halfshaft cup to confirm that the circlip is locked into place. If the halfshaft detaches from the drive unit then reinstall the halfshaft and then test that it is fully seated.
  3. With assistance, swing out the upper section of the knuckle and mate the LH rear halfshaft to the LH rear hub.
  4. Position the LH rear lower fore link onto the knuckle, and then install and hand-tighten the bolt and nut.
  5. Position the LH rear toe link onto the knuckle, and then install and hand-tighten the bolt and nut.
    Tip: Recommend assistance when performing this step.
  6. Install the LH rear upper fore link to the knuckle and hand-tighten the nut and bolt.
  7. Position the LH rear upper aft link onto the knuckle, and then install and hand-tighten the bolt and nut.
  8. Install and tighten a new nut that attaches the LH stabilizer bar drop link to the LH rear suspension knuckle.
    55 Nm (40.6 lbs-ft)
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    Note
    Counter-hold the ball joint with a 5 mm hex wrench.
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    Note
    Mark the nut with a paint pen after installation.
    Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • 5 mm hex
    • 15 mm combination flex head wrench
    • 15 mm socket
    • Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
  9. Install the grommet that attaches the LH rear ABS wheel speed sensor cable to the knuckle.
  10. Install the bolt that attaches the LH rear ABS wheel speed sensor to the knuckle.
    5 Nm (3.7 lbs-ft)
    Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • 10 mm socket
    • Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
    • 4 in extension
  11. Install the washer and a new nut that attach the LH halfshaft to the hub assembly.
    300 Nm (221.2 lbs-ft)
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    Note
    The washers are attached to the nut.
    Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • Cordless Ratchet/Impact Driver
    • 32 mm deep impact socket
  12. Install the hub jack adapter onto the LH rear hub and hand-tighten the lug nuts (x5).
  13. Position and raise the underhoist stand to simulate the suspension at ride height.
  14. Measure the distance between the bottom of the quarter panel and the center of the rear axle to make sure that the rear suspension is set to ride height. The distance should measure 378 mm.
  15. Tighten the bolt and nut that attach the LH rear upper aft link to the knuckle, and then mark the bolt and nut with a paint pen.
    134 Nm (98.8 lbs-ft)
    Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • 21 mm combination wrench
    • 21 mm socket
    • Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
  16. Tighten the bolt and nut that attach the LH rear upper fore link to the knuckle, and then mark the bolt and nut with a paint pen.
    76 Nm (56.0 lbs-ft)
    Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • 18 mm combination wrench
    • 18 mm socket
    • Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
  17. Tighten the bolt and nut that attach the LH rear toe link to the LH rear suspension knuckle. Mark the bolt with a paint pen.
    76 Nm (56.0 lbs-ft)
    Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • Cordless 3/8in Dr Impact
    • 18 mm socket
    • Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
  18. Tighten the bolt and nut that attach the LH rear lower fore link to the LH rear suspension knuckle. Mark the bolt with a paint pen.
    76 Nm (56.0 lbs-ft)
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    Note
    Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • Cordless 3/8in Dr Impact
    • 18 mm deep socket
    • 3 in extension
    • Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
  19. Remove the underhoist stand from underneath the LH rear suspension.
  20. Remove the lug nuts (x5) that attach the hub jack adapter, and then remove the hub jack adapter from the vehicle.
  21. Install the bolt that attaches the LH rear brake rotor to the LH rear hub.
    5 Nm (3.7 lbs-ft)
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    Note
    Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • Cordless Ratchet/Impact Driver
    • 10 mm socket
    • 2 in extension
  22. Install new bolts (x2) that attach the LH rear caliper to the LH rear knuckle.
    83 Nm (61.2 lbs-ft)
    Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • External Torx E18
    • Ratchet/torque wrench
  23. Connect the LH rear EPB caliper connector.
  24. Remove the spring compressor from the LH rear suspension spring:
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    Warning
    Be careful while unloading the spring. Hold the spring horizontally and facing away from you.
    Warning IconA warning icon, calling your attention to a possibly risky situation
    Warning
    Springs in a compressed state are under large amounts of energy. Refer to the Tool Profile for the spring compressor kit prior to performing this step for additional warnings and cautions.
  25. Install the LH rear suspension cover. See Cover - Rear Suspension - LH (Remove and Replace).
  26. Install the rear aero shield panel. See Panel - Aero Shield - Rear (Remove and Replace).
  27. Install the LH rear wheel. See Wheel Assembly (Remove and Install).
  28. Tighten the LH rear halfshaft nut.
    300 Nm (221.2 lbs-ft)
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    Note
    Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • Long Breaker Bar
    • 32 mm deep impact socket
  29. Exit the vehicle from "Towing" mode.
  30. Raise the LH front window and close the LH front door.
  31. Lower the vehicle. See GUID-0ECF2493-88F6-48E9-ADBB-9AE1D52E217C.html.