19/09/2023 10:05:02
Toe Link Assembly - Rear - LH (Remove and Replace)
Correction Code 31032002
- 2023-09-19: Updated steps to the latest from Service Development.
Removal
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Verify there is no abnormal tire
wear per Courtesy Inspection
NoteSC-14-00-001 Standard Courtesy Inspection Checklist, While performing courtesy inspection, Note any abnormal tire wear that could indicate the need for an alignment
- Open LH front door
- Lower LH front window
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Raise and support vehicle
NoteSet air suspension to Jack Mode, Via Controls > Service > Jack Mode, Raise lift until arms contact the lift points
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Remove LH rear lug nut
covers
Note5x lug nut covers
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Loosen LH rear lug nuts
Note5x nuts, 21mm, 175 Nm
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Raise vehicle partially and lower
onto locks
NoteSet 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
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Remove LH rear wheel
Note5x nuts, 21mm, 175 Nm
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Raise vehicle fully and lower
onto locks
NoteSet 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
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Remove LH shear plate
Note2x push clips, 3x screws, T25, 6 Nm, 1x bolt, 10mm, 4 Nm, 1x nylon nut, 15mm, 35 Nm Discard nylon nut after removal
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Remove RH shear plate
Note3x screws, T25, 6 Nm, 1x bolt, 10mm, 4 Nm, 2x push clips, 1x nylon nut, 15mm, 35 Nm Discard nylon nut after removal
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Remove mid aero shield
Note20x bolts, 10mm, 4 Nm, 2x push clips
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Support LH of rear subframe with
a pole jack
NoteReference image for clarity
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Slightly loosen both LH rear
subframe bolts 15mm
Note2x bolts, 21mm, 140 Nm, 15mm of clearance between subframe bushings to body of vehicle
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Release LH rear parking brake
harness from toe link
Note1x clip
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Release wheel speed sensor
grommet from LH rear knuckle
Note1x retaining tab
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Remove LH rear toe link from
knuckle
Note1x bolt, 1x nut, 18mm, 130 Nm, Discard nyloc nut, Counter hold with 18mm wrench
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Remove LH rear toe link nut from
subframe
Note1x nut, 19mm, 1x bolt, 18mm, 80 Nm, Discard nyloc nut, Counter hold with 18mm wrench
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Remove LH rear toe link bolt from
subframe
NoteRotate eccentric washer to the lower position to clear body, Check bolt for clearance, Lower pole jack to aid in clearing bolt from body, Reference images for clarity
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Remove LH rear toe link from
vehicle
Installation
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Install LH rear toe link to
vehicle
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Install LH rear toe link bolt to
subframe
Note1x bolt, 18mm, 80 Nm, Work the pole jack for clearance as you need
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Install LH rear toe link nut to
subframe
Note1x nut, 19mm, 1x bolt, 18mm, 80 Nm, Install new nyloc nut, Counter hold with 18mm wrench, Torque at later step
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Install nut and bolt securing LH
rear toe link to knuckle
Note1x bolt, 1x nut, 18 Nm, 130 Nm, Install new nut, Torque at later step
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Secure wheel speed sensor grommet
onto LH rear knuckle
Note1x retaining tab
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Secure LH rear parking brake
harness to toe link
Note1x clip
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Raise LH of rear subframe
NoteRaise LH of rear subframe to original position using pole jack, Reference image for clarity
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Install both LH rear subframe
bolts
Note2x bolts, 21mm, 140 Nm, Torque bolts to spec
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Remove pole jack from under
vehicle
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Apply Loctite 222 onto mid aero
shield bolts and install mid aero shield
Note20x bolts, 10mm, 4 Nm, 2x push clips
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Install RH shear plate
Note3x screws, T25, 6 Nm, 1x bolt, 10mm, 4 Nm, 2x push clips, Install new nyloc nut, 15mm, 35 Nm
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Install LH shear plate
Note3x screws, T25, 6 Nm, 1x bolt, 10mm, 4 Nm, 2x push clips, Install new nyloc nut, 15mm, 35 Nm
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Lower vehicle to comfortable
working height
NoteRaise lift off locks, then hold lock release lever to keep locks free while vehicle is lowered
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Install hub jack adapter onto LH
rear hub
Note5x lug nuts, 21mm, Hand tight, Use modified hydraulic hub tool if correct adapter is not available
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Position and raise support stand
to simulate LH rear suspension at ride height
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Measure distance from upper fore
link to bolt on frame rail to make sure LH suspension is set to ride height
NoteDistance should be 85mm +/- 5mm
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Torque LH toe link to
subframe
Note1x bolt, 18mm, 1x nut, 19mm, 80 Nm, Counter hold with 18mm wrench
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Torque bolt securing LH rear toe
link to knuckle
Note1x bolt, 1x flag nut, 18mm, 130 Nm, Mark with paint pen
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Remove support stand from
underneath LH rear suspension
NoteLower stand until suspension is unladen before removal
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Remove hub jack adapter from LH
rear hub
Note5x lug nuts, 21mm, Hand tight
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Install LH rear wheel
Note5x nuts, 21mm, 175 Nm
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Lower vehicle until tires are
touching ground
NoteRaise lift off locks, then hold lock release lever to keep locks free while vehicle is lowered
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Torque LH rear wheel
Note5x nuts, 21mm, 175 Nm
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Install LH rear lug nut
covers
Note5x covers
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Remove vehicle from lift
NoteLower rack arms fully and move them from under vehicle, Remove air suspension from "Jack Mode", Via Controls > Service > Jack Mode
- Raise LH front window
- Close LH rear door
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Review wheel alignment
requirements and add correction code as needed
Notehttps://service.tesla.com/docs/ModelX/ServiceManual/en-us/GUID-783C38E6-4DA1-4545-8CCD-F0A906A61A57.html