12/09/2024 08:58:41

Four Wheel Alignment Check and Adjust (Coil Suspension)

Correction Code 31002300

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Note
This procedure is not specific to a particular alignment machine. Follow the alignment equipment manufacturer's instructions for additional information and safety instructions.
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Note
This procedure is for vehicles equipped with coil suspension. For vehicles equipped with air suspension. see Four Wheel Alignment Check and Adjust (Air Suspension).
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Note
This procedure assumes the vehicle suspension is operating as intended. If needed, a vehicle general inspection can be performed.
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Note
Make sure the vehicle profiles on the alignment machine match the alignment specifications in the Service Manual. If alignment specifications do not match, they may need to be manually entered; refer to the alignment machine's instructions for additional information.

Special tool(s) recommended for this procedure:

Supplier Part Number Description
Tesla 1054170-00-A Alignment Torque Tools Kit
  1. Perform a four wheel alignment check. See Four Wheel Alignment Check (Coil Suspension).
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    CAUTION
    Do not bump or pull on the vehicle for the remainder of this procedure; this could bring the ride height values out of specification.
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    Note
    Follow the alignment equipment manufacturer's instructions when performing the following 4 steps.
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    CAUTION
    Only fully tighten suspension nuts and bolts when the vehicle is on a 4-post lift and the suspension is in the ride height position.
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    Note
    If available, use the Alignment Torque Tools Kit when performing the following 4 steps.
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    Note
    Refer to the Wheel Alignment section of this manual for the latest alignment specifications.
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    CAUTION
    The following 4 steps must be completed in the order shown.
  2. Adjust the rear toe as required:
    1. Remove the mid aero shield (refer to procedure).
    2. Attach a 19 mm, 1/2 in. drive socket and Tohnichi ratchet head to the Tohnichi torque wrench handle.
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      CAUTION
      If a socket wrench with an extension is used to adjust rear toe, the extension might contact the suspension height sensor bracket, causing the bracket to bend. A bent bracket causes incorrect vehicle ride height at the affected corner.
    3. Set the torque wrench to 80 Nm.
    4. Adjust the rear toe as necessary.
    5. Reinstall the mid aero shield.
  3. Adjust the front camber as required:
    1. Attach the 22 mm custom ratcheting wrench to the Tohnichi torque wrench handle.
    2. Set the Tohnichi torque wrench to 140 Nm.
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      CAUTION
      If the alignment torque tools are not available, set a standard torque wrench to 130 Nm.
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      Note
      If the lower aft link to front subframe cam bolt is 1608802-00-C, set a standard torque wrench to 127 Nm.

      2007106 has a shiny washer, 1608802-00-C has a dull gray washer

    3. Adjust the front camber as necessary.
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      It is not necessary to remove the front aero shield if the alignment torque tools are used to perform this step.
  4. Adjust the front caster as required:
    1. Attach the 22 mm custom ratcheting wrench to the Tohnichi torque wrench handle.
    2. Set the Tohnichi torque wrench to 101 Nm.
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      CAUTION
      If the alignment torque tools are not available, set a standard torque wrench to 130 Nm.
    3. Perform a caster sweep.
    4. Adjust the front caster as necessary.
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      It is not necessary to remove the front aero shield if the alignment torque tools are used to perform this step.
  5. Adjust the front toe as required:
    1. Attach the 27 mm custom wrench to the Tohnichi torque wrench handle.
    2. Set the Tohnichi torque wrench to 80 Nm.
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      CAUTION
      If the alignment torque tools are not available, set a standard torque wrench to 70 Nm.
    3. Adjust the front toe as necessary.
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      Note
      It is not necessary to remove the front aero shield if the alignment torque tools are used to perform this step.
  6. If the vehicle cannot be aligned to specification, check the ride height and compare to the specifications at: Wheel Alignment . If the ride height is out of specification, inspect the suspension for damaged components.
  7. Check the steering wheel angle:
    • Service Center: The steering wheel angle displays on the touchscreen. If it is not 0.0 degrees, turn the steering wheel so that the steering wheel angle is 0.0 degrees.
    • Tesla Approved Body Shop: Perform a visual inspection of the steering wheel to make sure that it is straight. If it is not straight, turn the steering wheel so that it is aligned.
  8. Readjust front toe if turning the steering wheel caused it to be out of specification.
  9. Check the alignment machine to make sure that all alignment parameters are still within specification.
  10. Transfer the PDF of the alignment results from the alignment machine and attach it to the repair order.
  11. Remove the brake pedal depressor.
  12. Reinstall all slip plate pins and turn plate pins.
    Tip: Install the forward slip plate pins before installing the rearward slip plate pins.
  13. Remove all 4 alignment optical targets.
  14. Unlock the vehicle gateway for diagnostic communication, if not already unlocked. See Gateway Unlock.
  15. In Toolbox 3, click the Action tab, type "Angle-Offsets" into the search field, click PROC_EPAS_ESP_CLEAR-ANGLE-OFFSETSSearch for routine in ToolboxEPAS ESP Clear Angle OffsetsChassis / Alignment & Tires - Clear Applied Offset, click Run, and allow the routine to complete.
  16. Model S vehicles with automatic headlamp leveling (LED lights) and coil suspension in Europe only: In Toolbox 3, click the Actions tab, type "Ride-Height-Calibration" into the search field, click PROC_BDY_X_EU-COIL-RIDE-HEIGHT-CALIBRATIONSearch for routine in ToolboxEU Coil Ride Height CalibrationChassis / Alignment & Tires - Coil Suspension Ride Height Calibration, click Run, and allow the routine to complete.
  17. Install the mid aero shield panel. See Panel - Aero Shield - Mid (Remove and Replace)
  18. Position the RH shear plate on the vehicle, and then install the clips that attach the shear plate to the vehicle.
    Figure 1. RH shown, LH similar
  19. Install the new nut that attaches the RH shear plate to the vehicle (torque 35 Nm).
    Figure 2. RH shown, LH similar
  20. Install the screws that attach the RH shear plate to the vehicle (torque 6 Nm).
    Figure 3. RH shown, LH similar
  21. Install the bolt that attaches the RH shear plate to the vehicle (torque 4 Nm).
    Figure 4. RH shown, LH similar
  22. Repeat steps 18 through 21 on the LH shear plate.
  23. Enter the vehicle.
  24. Press the brake pedal and shift into Park.
  25. Disconnect the laptop with Toolbox 3 from the vehicle. See Toolbox 3 (Connect and Disconnect).
  26. Remove the wheel chocks.
  27. Remove the vehicle from the alignment rack.
  28. Test drive the vehicle.
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    Note
    Add correction code 00040100 as a separate activity to the Service Visit.