06/04/2023 07:47:46

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

Correction code 39302012 1.26 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 proper PPE is worn when performing the below procedure.

  • 2023-04-06: Added test drive at the end of procedure as per latest GSD validation.

Remove

  1. Move the vehicle to a 2 post lift. See Raise Vehicle - 2 Post Lift.
  2. Remove the LH front wheel cap.
  3. Loosen the LH front axle nut.
  4. Remove the LH front wheel. See Wheel Assembly (Remove and Install).
  5. Remove the screw that attaches the LH front wheel speed sensor to the LH front knuckle, and then remove the sensor from the knuckle.
  6. Release the clips (x3) that attach LH front wheel speed sensor harness to the LH front knuckle, and then move the sensor aside.
  7. Remove the bolt that attaches the LH front brake hose to the LH front knuckle.
  8. Remove the bolt that attaches the LH front brake hose to the LH front active dampener.
  9. Remove and discard the nut that attaches the LH front stabilizer bar drop link to the front stabilizer bar, and then remove the drop link from the stabilizer bar.
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    Note
    To prevent ball joint damage, use a T40 tool to prevent the LH drop link ball joint stud from turning while removing the nut.
  10. Remove and discard the nut that attaches the LH tie rod to the LH front knuckle, and then remove the tie rod from the knuckle.
  11. Remove the bolt and nut that attach the LH front active dampener to the LH front lower aft link.
  12. If installed, remove and discard the bolt that attaches the brake rotor to the hub.
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    Note
    A new bolt will not be installed.
    Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • 13 mm socket
  13. Remove the nut and discard the washer that attach the LH front halfshaft to the LH front hub.
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    Note
    If washers are not present, procure a set so they can be installed later in this procedure.
    Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • 32 mm deep impact socket
  14. Install the hydraulic hub puller onto the LH front hub, and then install and hand-tighten the nuts (x5) and washers (x5) that attach the puller to the hub.
  15. Use the hydraulic hub puller to free the LH front halfshaft from the LH front hub splines.
  16. Remove the bolt, and discard the nut that attach the LH front upper control arm to the LH front knuckle, and then remove the control arm from the knuckle.
  17. Remove the LH front halfshaft from the LH front hub.
  18. Remove the nuts (x5) and washers (x5), and then remove the hydraulic hub puller from LH front hub.
  19. Remove the front aero shield panel. See Panel - Aero Shield - Front (Remove and Replace).
  20. Install the axle removal tool around the inner joint of the LH front halfshaft.
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    Note
    Make sure that the cable loop is not wrapped around the inner boot.
  21. Use the slide hammer to release the LH front halfshaft from the front drive unit, and then remove the halfshaft from the drive unit.

Install

  1. Install LH front halfshaft into the front drive unit, and then firmly press the halfshaft into the drive unit so that the halfshaft is fully seated.
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    Note
    An audible click is heard when the halfshaft is fully seated and the C-clip is fully engaged.
  2. Install the front aero shield panel. See Panel - Aero Shield - Front (Remove and Replace).
  3. Apply no more than 1 gram of Molykote M-77 to the outboard face of the LH front halfshaft, as shown.
  4. Align the splines of the LH front halfshaft with those of the LH front hub, and then install the halfshaft into the hub.
  5. 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.
  6. 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.
  7. Install the LH front upper control arm into the LH front knuckle, and then install the bolt and a new nut to attach the control arm to the knuckle.
    60 Nm (44.2 lbs-ft)
  8. Install the bolt and nut that attach the LH front active dampener to the LH front lower aft link.
    140 Nm (103.2 lbs-ft)
  9. Install the LH tie rod into the LH front knuckle, and then install a new nut to attach the tie rod to the knuckle.
    102 Nm (75.2 lbs-ft)
  10. Install the LH front stabilizer bar drop link into the front stabilizer bar, and then install the nut that attaches the drop link to the stabilizer bar.
    70 Nm (51.6 lbs-ft)
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    Note
    To prevent ball joint damage, use a T40 tool/5 mm Allen wrench to prevent the LH drop link ball joint stud from turning while installing the nut.
  11. Install the bolt that attaches the LH front brake hose to the LH front active dampener.
    6 Nm (4.4 lbs-ft)
  12. Remove the bolt that attaches the LH front brake hose to the LH front knuckle.
    6 Nm (4.4 lbs-ft)
  13. Fasten the clips (x3) that attach LH front wheel speed sensor harness to the LH front knuckle.
  14. Install the LH front wheel speed sensor into the LH front knuckle, and then install the screw that attaches the sensor to the knuckle.
    6 Nm (4.4 lbs-ft)
  15. Install the LH front wheel. See Wheel Assembly (Remove and Install).
  16. Tighten the LH front axle nut.
    245 Nm (180.7 lbs-ft)
  17. Install the LH front wheel cap.
  18. Remove the vehicle from the 2 post lift. See Raise Vehicle - 2 Post Lift.
  19. Perform a test drive and make sure that the vehicle performs properly.
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    Note
    Add correction code 00040100 to account for the time of the test drive.