04/09/2024 16:58:51

Toe Link - Rear - LH (Remove and Replace)

Correction code 31032002 1.44 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.

  • 1135103-00-A Tool, Spring Compressor, Hook, Model 3
  • 1137855-00-A TOOL, REAR RIDE HEIGHT TORQUE, MODEL 3
  • 1081765-00-A 3/4 TON UNDERHOIST STAND
  • 1459409-00-A ADAPTER, HUB JACK, MODEL 3

Remove

  1. Remove the LH rear wheel. See Wheel Assembly (Remove and Install).
  2. Use a paint pen to apply a witness mark to the cam bolt lobe and rear subframe so that the two can be realigned later on during the LH rear toe link installation.
  3. Remove the cam bolt, the cam washer, and discard the nut that attach the rear toe link to the knuckle.
  4. Remove the mid aero shield panel. See Panel - Aero Shield - Mid (Remove and Replace).
  5. Remove and discard the bolt and nut that attach the rear toe link to the rear subframe, and then remove the rear toe link from the vehicle.

Install

  1. Install the LH rear toe link into the vehicle, and then install and hand tighten the cam bolt, the cam washer, boltt and new nuts that attach the rear toe link to the subframe and to the knuckle.
  2. Remove the LH rear suspension cover. See Cover - Rear Suspension - LH (Remove and Replace).
  3. Install a spring compressor onto the LH rear coil spring. Line up the hooks per image and verify that the spindle goes through the body opening when the suspension is compressed.
  4. Remove the bolt that attaches the brake rotor to the hub.
    Informational PurposesAn informational icon, calling your attention
    Note
    Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • 10 mm socket
    • 2 in extension
  5. Install the hub jack adapter onto the LH rear hub and hand-tighten the lug nuts.
  6. Use an underhoist stand to support the hub jack adapter.
  7. Measure the distance between the bottom of the quarter panel to the center of the rear axle to make sure that the rear suspension is set to ride height: The distance should measure 378 mm.
  8. Tighten the bolt and nut that attach the rear toe link to the knuckle and mark the bolt and nut area with a paint pen.
    76 Nm (56.0 lbs-ft)
  9. Use the witness marks to align the cam bolt lobe to the rear subframe and tighten the nut to secure the LH rear toe link in position.
  10. Tighten the bolt and nut that attach the rear toe link to the subframe and mark the bolt and nut area with a paint pen.
    85 Nm (62.7 lbs-ft)
  11. Remove the underhoist stand from underneath the LH rear suspension.
  12. Remove the lug nuts that attach the hub jack adapter, and then remove the hub jack adapter from the vehicle.
  13. Install the bolt that attaches the LH rear brake rotor to the hub.
    5 Nm (3.7 lbs-ft)
    Informational PurposesAn informational icon, calling your attention
    Note
    Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • 10 mm socket
    • 2 in extension
  14. Remove the spring compressor from the LH rear coil spring.
  15. Install the LH rear suspension cover. See Cover - Rear Suspension - LH (Remove and Replace).
  16. Install the LH rear wheel. See Wheel Assembly (Remove and Install).
  17. Refer to the Alignment Requirement tables to determine whether an EPAS alignment check (EC) or four wheel alignment check (AC) is necessary. If performed, add the alignment check/adjust as a separate activity. See Alignment Requirement - Suspension.