17/01/2023 12:17:17

Bellows - Steering Rack - LH (Remove & Replace)

Correction code 32017102

Warning

This procedure is a DRAFT, although it has been validated. Warnings and Cautions might be missing. Follow safety requirements and use extreme caution when working on or near high voltage systems and components. Provide corrections and feedback to ServiceDevelopment@teslamotors.com.

Remove

Open hood.
Remove RH underhood apron.
Remove LH underhood apron.
Remove rear underhood apron.
Release the front part of the frunk carpet to gain access and disconnect the frunk light and release switch .

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2x connectors .
Remove nuts and bolts securing underhood storage unit.

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2x nuts, 8mm, 4 Nm, 2x bolts, 13mm, 8 Nm.
Push wiring harness grommet through underhood storage unit and remove.

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1x rubber grommet.
Release the steering rack harness clip from 4 way valve.

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1x fir tree clip.
Remove bolts securing 4-way valve to body.

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2x bolts, T30, 5 Nm.
Release clip securing coolant hose to LH frame rail.

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1x barrel clip.
Move 4-way valve forward for access .
Release air suspension line to LH upper subframe brace.

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1x fir tree clip.
Remove the upper fastener from the LH subframe brace .

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1x bolt, 13mm, 26 Nm .
Raise and support vehicle.

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Set air suspension to "Jack Mode" if equipped.
Remove lug nut covers from LH front wheel.

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5x covers.
Loosen LH front wheel.

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5x nuts, 21mm, 175 Nm.
Raise vehicle partially and lower onto locks.

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Set vehicle to comfortable working height, Make sure there's an audible click of the locks on both sides before lowering, otherwise vehicle may tilt to the side.
Remove LH front wheel.

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5x nuts, 21mm, 175 Nm.
Raise vehicle fully and lower lift onto locks.

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Set vehicle to comfortable working height, Make sure there's an audible click of the locks on both sides before lowering, otherwise vehicle may tilt to the side.
Remove clips securing front aero shield to vehicle.

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14x push clips.
Remove bolts securing front aero shield to vehicle.

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6x bolts, 10mm, 3 Nm, 2x bolts, T40, 4 Nm.
Remove front aero shield from vehicle.
Loosen the LH tie rod end jam nut .

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1x nut, 27mm, 70Nm.
Remove the lower fastener from the LH subframe brace and remove brace from vehicle.

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1x bolt, 13mm, 26 Nm.
Lower vehicle partially and set lift onto locks.

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Raise lift off locks, then hold lock release lever to keep locks free while vehicle is lowered, Set vehicle to comfortable working height.
Remove the nut that secures the tie rod end to the LH knuckle.

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1x nut, 21mm, 103 Nm, Prevent ball joint damage from spinning by holding the ball joint pin with counter force to the nut, Discard nut after removal.
Loosen LH outer tie rod and remove from steering rack.

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Count the number of turns and remember for install, If needed you can use a paint pen to mark the location of the outer tie rod relative to the steering rack threads.
Remove LH jam nut from inner tie rod .
Remove LH inner tie rod outer bellows clamp .

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Note clamp orientation for installation.
Remove LH inner tie rod inner bellows clamp .

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Use the flat head screwdriver to pop the clamp off the retaining tab.
Remove the LH inner tie rod bellows.

Install

Inspect LH steering gear output shaft .

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The grease on the steering gear rack bar shall not contain dirt. If there is dirt in the grease, there is a risk that the ball nut bearing assembly is damaged already. Discontinue this procedure and replace the rack.
Install the inner band clip on the LH tie rod bellows.

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Do not clamp at this time.
Use Renolit JP 1619 to grease the bellows before installation.

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Renolit JP 1619 is supplied with the tie rod kit.
Install the bellows on to the LH inner tie rod.
Lower vehicle until tires are touching the ground.

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Raise lift off locks, then hold lock release lever to keep locks free while vehicle is lowered.
Secure the LH inner tie rod band clip by clamping the clip ear.

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The tie rod band clip can be secured from the frunk area. If required, rotate the band to properly access the ear clip.
Loosely reinstall subframe LH subframe brace with upper bolt.

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1x bolt, 13mm, 26 Nm Do not torque the fastener at this time.
Raise vehicle fully and lower onto locks.

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Set vehicle to comfortable working height, Make sure there's an audible click of the locks on both sides before lowering, otherwise vehicle may tilt to the side, Ensure the vehicle is stable by rocking the vehicle on the lift immediately after the tires have left the ground, Always lower the lift arms onto the locks after raising the vehicle.
Install subframe LH subframe brace lower mounting bolt.

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1x bolt, 13mm, 26 Nm .
Install front aero shield onto vehicle.
Install bolts securing front aero shield to vehicle.

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6x bolts, 10mm, 3 Nm, 2x bolts, T40, 4 Nm.
Install clips securing front aero shield to vehicle.

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14x push clips.
Lower vehicle partially and set lift onto locks.

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Raise lift off locks, then hold lock release lever to keep locks free while vehicle is lowered, Set vehicle to comfortable working height.
Install outer hose clip on LH inner tie rod bellows.

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Install in original orientation.
Install LH jam nut onto inner tie rod.

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1x nut.
Install LH tie rod end and snug the jam nut.

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Remember how many turns to put back on.
Install nut securing LH front tie rod end to LH front knuckle.

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1x nyloc nut, 21mm, 103 Nm, Install new nut.
Torque LH tie rod end jam nut.

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1x nut, 70 Nm, Set Tohnichi torque wrench to 80 Nm with adapter.
Install LH front wheel.

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5x nuts, 21mm, 175 Nm, Start lug nuts by hand before using power tool.
Lower vehicle until tires are touching the ground.

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Raise lift off locks, then hold lock release lever to keep locks free while vehicle is lowered.
Torque LH front wheel.

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5x nuts, 21mm, 175 Nm.
Install LH front lug nut covers.

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5x covers.
Tighten LH upper subframe brace fastener .

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1x bolt, 13mm, 26 Nm.
Secure air suspension line to LH upper subframe brace.

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1 fir tree clip.
Move 4 way valve back into normal position.
Install clip securing coolant hose to LH frame rail.

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1x barrel clip.
Install 4-way valve bracket to frame rail.

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2x bolts, T30, 5 Nm.
Secure the steering rack harness clip to 4 way valve.

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1x fir tree clip.
Push wiring harness through underhood storage unit and seat grommet.

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1x rubber grommet.
Install underhood storage unit.

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Secure hood release cable around RH side, Make sure hood release and light connectors are accessible.
Install bolts securing underhood storage unit.

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2x nuts, 8mm, 4 Nm, 2x bolts, 13mm, 8 Nm.
Connect light and release switch connectors and install underhood storage carpet.

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2x connectors, Secure edges of carpet underneath underhood storage unit seal.
Install LH underhood apron.
Install RH underhood apron.
Install underhood apron.
Close hood.
Remove vehicle from lift.

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Lower rack arms fully and remove them from under vehicle, Remove air suspension from "Jack Mode".
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.