21/02/2023 11:49:02
Control Arm - Upper - Front - RH (Remove and Replace)
Correction Code 31014102
Special tool required for this procedure:
Supplier | Part Number | Description |
Tesla | 1098012-00-A | KIT, UCA RIDE HEIGHT TORQUE TOOLS |
Removal
- Remove the HEPA filter housing. See Housing - Filter (Remove and Replace).
- Remove the front RH wheel arch liner. See Wheel Arch Liner - Front - LH (Remove and Replace).
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Disconnect the electrical connector from the ride height sensor.
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Remove the nut that secures the ride height sensor to the body (torque 7
Nm).
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Move powertrain coolant pump 1 to gain access to the rear bolt that secures the
upper control arm to the body.
- Disconnect the electrical connector from the coolant pump.
- Slide the coolant pump inboard until it is released from the bracket.
- Carefully secure the coolant pump away from the working area.
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Release the rubber grommets that secure the front wheel speed sensor harness to
the body (x2) and the knuckle (x1).
NoteThe following image shows the caliper removed from the rotor.
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Remove and discard the bolt and nut that secure the upper control arm ball joint
to the knuckle (torque 60 Nm).
- Release the upper control arm from the knuckle.
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Remove the bolts (x2) that secure the upper control arm to the body (torque 68
Nm).
- Release the upper control arm and remove it from the vehicle.
Installation
Installation procedure is the reverse of removal, except for the following:
Note
Clean the affected areas before
installation.
Note
When tightening a nut and bolt
assembly, hold the bolt while torquing the nut.
- Install the front upper control arm, and then hand tighten the bolts (x2) that attach the front upper control arm to the vehicle.
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Install the ride height tool between the front upper control arm and the
vehicle.
- Tighten the bolts (x2) that attach the front upper control arm to the vehicle (torque 68 Nm).
- Remove the ride height tool from the vehicle.
- 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.