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

Verify there is no abnormal tire wear per Courtesy Inspection

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SC-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
Raise and support vehicle

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Set air suspension to Jack Mode, Via Controls > Service > Jack Mode, Raise lift until arms contact the lift points
Remove LH rear lug nut covers

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5x lug nut covers
Loosen LH rear lug nuts

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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 rear wheel

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5x nuts, 21mm, 175 Nm
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
Remove LH shear plate

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2x push clips, 3x screws, T25, 6 Nm, 1x bolt, 10mm, 4 Nm, 1x nylon nut, 15mm, 35 Nm Discard nylon nut after removal
Remove RH shear plate

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3x screws, T25, 6 Nm, 1x bolt, 10mm, 4 Nm, 2x push clips, 1x nylon nut, 15mm, 35 Nm Discard nylon nut after removal
Remove mid aero shield

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20x bolts, 10mm, 4 Nm, 2x push clips
Support LH of rear subframe with a pole jack

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Reference image for clarity
Slightly loosen both LH rear subframe bolts 15mm

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2x bolts, 21mm, 140 Nm, 15mm of clearance between subframe bushings to body of vehicle
Release LH rear parking brake harness from toe link

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1x clip
Release wheel speed sensor grommet from LH rear knuckle

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1x retaining tab
Remove LH rear toe link from knuckle

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1x bolt, 1x nut, 18mm, 130 Nm, Discard nyloc nut, Counter hold with 18mm wrench
Remove LH rear toe link nut from subframe

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1x nut, 19mm, 1x bolt, 18mm, 80 Nm, Discard nyloc nut, Counter hold with 18mm wrench
Remove LH rear toe link bolt from subframe

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Rotate 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
Remove LH rear toe link from vehicle

Installation

Install LH rear toe link to vehicle
Install LH rear toe link bolt to subframe

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1x bolt, 18mm, 80 Nm, Work the pole jack for clearance as you need
Install LH rear toe link nut to subframe

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1x nut, 19mm, 1x bolt, 18mm, 80 Nm, Install new nyloc nut, Counter hold with 18mm wrench, Torque at later step
Install nut and bolt securing LH rear toe link to knuckle

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1x bolt, 1x nut, 18 Nm, 130 Nm, Install new nut, Torque at later step
Secure wheel speed sensor grommet onto LH rear knuckle

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1x retaining tab
Secure LH rear parking brake harness to toe link

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1x clip
Raise LH of rear subframe

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Raise LH of rear subframe to original position using pole jack, Reference image for clarity
Install both LH rear subframe bolts

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2x bolts, 21mm, 140 Nm, Torque bolts to spec
Remove pole jack from under vehicle
Apply Loctite 222 onto mid aero shield bolts and install mid aero shield

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20x bolts, 10mm, 4 Nm, 2x push clips
Install RH shear plate

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3x screws, T25, 6 Nm, 1x bolt, 10mm, 4 Nm, 2x push clips, Install new nyloc nut, 15mm, 35 Nm
Install LH shear plate

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3x screws, T25, 6 Nm, 1x bolt, 10mm, 4 Nm, 2x push clips, Install new nyloc nut, 15mm, 35 Nm
Lower vehicle to comfortable working height

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Raise lift off locks, then hold lock release lever to keep locks free while vehicle is lowered
Install hub jack adapter onto LH rear hub

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5x lug nuts, 21mm, Hand tight, Use modified hydraulic hub tool if correct adapter is not available
Position and raise support stand to simulate LH rear suspension at ride height
Measure distance from upper fore link to bolt on frame rail to make sure LH suspension is set to ride height

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Distance should be 85mm +/- 5mm
Torque LH toe link to subframe

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1x bolt, 18mm, 1x nut, 19mm, 80 Nm, Counter hold with 18mm wrench
Torque bolt securing LH rear toe link to knuckle

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1x bolt, 1x flag nut, 18mm, 130 Nm, Mark with paint pen
Remove support stand from underneath LH rear suspension

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Lower stand until suspension is unladen before removal
Remove hub jack adapter from LH rear hub

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5x lug nuts, 21mm, Hand tight
Install LH rear wheel

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5x nuts, 21mm, 175 Nm
Lower vehicle until tires are touching ground

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

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

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5x covers
Remove vehicle from lift

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Lower 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
Review wheel alignment requirements and add correction code as needed

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https://service.tesla.com/docs/ModelX/ServiceManual/en-us/GUID-783C38E6-4DA1-4545-8CCD-F0A906A61A57.html