2024-11-11

Front Stabilizer Bar and Links - Front Stabilizer bar (Remove and Replace)

Correction code 3101020102 FRT 0.35 NOTE: Unless otherwise explicitly stated in the procedure, the above correction code and FRT reflect all of the work required to perform this procedure, including the linked procedures. Do not stack correction codes unless explicitly told to do so. NOTE: See Flat Rate Times to learn more about FRTs and how they are created. To provide feedback on FRT values, email LaborTimeFeedback@tesla.com. NOTE: See Personal Protection to make sure wearing proper PPE when performing the below procedure.

Torque Specifications

Table 1. Torque Specifications: Front Stabilizer Bar and Links - Front Stabilizer bar (Remove and Replace)
Description	Torque Value	Recommended Tools	Reuse/Replace	Notes
Nuts (x2) that attach the front stabilizer bar to the LH and RH front stabilizer bar links	98 Nm (72.3 lbs-ft)	Torx T40 bit 18 mm socket	Replace	1188387-00-A
Nuts (x4) that attach the front stabilizer bar to the front subframe	35 Nm (25.8 lbs-ft)	15 mm socket	Replace	1111145-00-A

Remove

Remove the front fascia valance. See Front Undertray - Valance Front Fascia (Remove and Replace).

Note
It is not necessary to remove the pedestrian warning speaker from the valance
Remove and discard the nuts (x2) that attach the front stabilizer bar to the LH and RH front stabilizer bar links, and then move the front stabilizer bar links aside.
Note
Use a T40 bit to hold the stabilizer bar link ball joint in position.
TIp
Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:

Torx T40 bit

18 mm socket
Figure 1. LH side shown, RH similar
With assistance, remove and discard the nuts (x4) that attach the front stabilizer bar to the front subframe, and then remove the stabilizer bar from the vehicle.
TIp
Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:

15 mm socket

Install

Position the front stabilizer bar to the front subframe, and then install new nuts to attach the stabilizer bar to the subframe.
35 Nm (25.8 lbs-ft)
Note
Mark the nuts with a paint pen after they are torqued.
TIp
Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:

15 mm socket
Install the LH and RH front stabilizer bar links to the front stabilizer bar, and then install new nuts to attach the links to the stabilizer bar.
98 Nm (72.3 lbs-ft)
Note
Mark the nuts with a paint pen after they are torqued.

Note
Use a T40 bit to hold the stabilizer bar link ball joint in position.
TIp
Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:

Torx T40 bit

18 mm socket
Figure 2. LH side shown, RH similar
Install the front fascia valance. See Front Undertray - Valance Front Fascia (Remove and Replace).