09/09/2022 09:05:05

Subframe Assembly - Front (RWD) (Remove and Replace)

Correction code 30010302 2.16 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.

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CAUTION
Vehicles built before March 25th, 2019 have 1st generation front subframes. Vehicles built on March 25th, 2019 and after have 2nd generation front subframes. When a 1st generation subframe is replaced with a 2nd generation subframe, the 1st generation (discontinued) steering rack, if installed, must be replaced with a 2nd generation (currently available) steering rack. Refer to the Electronic Parts Catalog for the latest information.

Remove

  1. Remove the front subframe assembly. See Subframe Assembly - Front (RWD) (Remove and Install).
  2. Remove the steering rack. See Steering Rack (RWD) (Remove and Replace).
  3. With an assistant, remove and discard the nuts that attach the front stabilizer bar to the front subframe, and then remove the stabilizer bar from the subframe.
  4. Remove the bolts and nuts that attach the LH and RH crash can brackets to the front subframe, and remove the brackets from the subframe.
    Figure 1. LH Shown, RH similar
  5. With an assistant, unlatch the front subframe from the subframe lifting tool, and the remove the front subframe from the subframe lifting tool.

Install

  1. With an assistant, position the new subframe to the subframe lifting tool.
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    Note
    Make sure that the 2 guides align.
  2. Hand-tighten the bolts that attach the LH and RH crash can brackets to the front subframe.
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    Note
    The tightening of the LH and RH crash can brackets occurs later during the installation of the front subframe assembly (remove and install).
    Figure 2. LH Shown, RH similar
  3. With an assistant, put the front stabilizer bar onto the front subframe, and then install new nuts to attach the front stabilizer bar to the front subframe.
    55 Nm (40.6 lbs-ft)
  4. Install the steering rack. See Steering Rack (RWD) (Remove and Replace).
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    CAUTION
    2nd generation front subframes cannot accommodate 1st generation (discontinued) steering racks. A 2nd generation (currently available) steering rack must be installed.
  5. Position the subframe lifting tool and front subframe underneath the vehicle for installation.
  6. Install the front subframe assembly into the vehicle. See Subframe Assembly - Front (RWD) (Remove and Install).
  7. 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.