07/10/2022 11:42:02

Halfshaft - Rear Drive Unit - LH (Lubricate at Hub)

Correction code 40302405 0.24 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.

  • 1096075-00-A Tool, Hub Puller, Hydraulic

Procedure

  1. Remove the LH rear wheel center cap. See Cap - Wheel (Remove and Replace).
  2. Loosen the LH rear wheel lug nuts.
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    CAUTION
    Use only hand tools to remove or install the fasteners. Do not use impact or power tools.
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    CAUTION
    Use a 6 point socket. Do not use a 12 point socket or a specialty socket.
  3. Loosen the LH rear drive unit halfshaft nut.
  4. Raise and support the vehicle. See Raise Vehicle - 2 Post Lift.
  5. Remove the lug nuts from the LH rear wheel, and then remove the wheel from the vehicle.
  6. Remove and discard the LH rear drive unit halfshaft nut and washers.
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    Note
    The washers are attached to the nut.
  7. Install the hydraulic hub puller tool onto the LH rear wheel studs, and then install and hand-tighten the wheel lug nuts (x5).
  8. Hold the hub in position, and turn the hydraulic hub puller tool handle clockwise to push the LH rear drive unit halfshaft in from the LH rear hub assembly for a distance of 50 mm.
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    CAUTION
    If the halfshaft stops moving in respect to the hub, stop, and turn the tool handle counter-clockwise for two turns.
  9. Apply approximately 1 gram of Molykote M-77 Lubricant Paste only to the hub mating face on the outboard side of the LH rear drive unit halfshaft.
    Tip: A bent acid brush can be of assistance.
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    CAUTION
    Do not apply any lubricant to the halfshaft splines. If lubricant is mistakenly applied, wipe the splines clean with a shop towel.
  10. Remove the hydraulic hub puller tool from the LH rear wheel studs.
  11. 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.
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    CAUTION
    If reinstalling the halfshaft to the drive unit:
    • Take care not to damage or displace the oil seals.
    • Make sure that the opening of the snap rings are facing towards the bottom of the drive unit.
    • 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.
  12. Align the splines of the LH rear halfshaft with those of the LH rear hub, and then install the halfshaft into the hub.
  13. Install only the axle nut onto the halfshaft, and then use a ratchet and socket to manually tighten the nut to pull the halfshaft into the hub until it seats.
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    Note
    Do not use power tools to tighten the nut as it might strip the threads.
  14. Remove the axle nut from the halfshaft, install a new washer onto the halfshaft, and then reinstall the axle nut hand tightened.
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    Note
    The axle nut is torqued in a later step.
  15. Install the LH rear wheel, and then install and hand-tighten the wheel lug nuts.
  16. Lower the vehicle. See Raise Vehicle - 2 Post Lift.
  17. Fully tighten the LH rear wheel lug nuts in a star-pattern.
    175 Nm (129.1 lbs-ft)
  18. Fully tighten the LH rear drive unit halfshaft nut.
    300 Nm (221.2 lbs-ft)
  19. Install the LH rear wheel center cap. See Cap - Wheel (Remove and Replace).