Front Drive Unit Assembly - Left Hand Mount Assembly - 3DU (RI)
Correction code
3901021002
2.2
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.
Description | Torque Value | Recommended Tools | Reuse/Replace | Notes |
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Bolts (X4) securing front end carrier to front subframe crash can |
![]() 16 Nm (11.8 lbs-ft) |
|
Reuse | |
Bolt securing RH front brake hose bracket to knuckle |
![]() 5 Nm (3.7 lbs-ft) |
|
Reuse | |
Bolts (X2) that secure RH front brake caliper to RH front knuckle |
![]() 94 Nm (69.3 lbs-ft) |
|
Replace | 2188622-00-B |
Bolt securing RH front speed sensor to knuckle |
![]() 5 Nm (3.7 lbs-ft) |
|
Reuse | |
Bolt securing RH front upper control arm to knuckle |
![]() 56 Nm (41.3 lbs-ft) |
|
Reuse | |
Nut that secures RH front stabar link end to front stabilizer bar |
![]() 98 Nm (72.3 lbs-ft) |
|
Replace | |
Nut and bolt securing RH strut to RH front lower lateral link |
![]() 106 Nm (78.2 lbs-ft) |
|
Reuse | |
Bolt securing RH front wheel liner to skid plate |
![]() 5 Nm (3.7 lbs-ft) |
|
Reuse | |
Bolt securing FDU ground strap to FDU |
![]() 10 Nm (7.4 lbs-ft) |
|
Reuse | |
Bolt securing FDU HV harness to FDU |
![]() 10 Nm (7.4 lbs-ft) |
|
Reuse | |
Larger bolts (X2) securing rear portion of front subframe to body |
![]() 125 Nm (92.2 lbs-ft) |
|
Replace | |
Bolt securing LH motor mount to LH motor mount isolator |
![]() 105 Nm (77.4 lbs-ft) |
|
Reuse | |
Bolt securing front motor mount to front subframe |
![]() 80 Nm (59.0 lbs-ft) |
|
Reuse | |
Smaller bolts (X2) securing the rear portion of the front subframe to body |
![]() 50 Nm (36.9 lbs-ft) |
|
Replace | |
Both sides bolts securing front portion of front subframe to body |
![]() 72 Nm (53.1 lbs-ft) |
|
Replace | |
Both sides bolts securing mid portion of front frame to body |
![]() 50 Nm (36.9 lbs-ft) |
|
Replace | |
Bolts (X3) attach left hand mount assembly to drive unit |
![]() 35 Nm (25.8 lbs-ft) + 55 degrees |
|
Reuse |
Remove
- Move the vehicle to a 2 post lift. See Raise Vehicle - 2 Stands.
- Unlock the gateway. See Gateway (Unlock).
- On the touchscreen, tap the Service Mode "wrench" (at the bottom of the touchscreen UI), and then tap , and allow the routine to complete.
- Disconnect the LV battery. See LV Power (Disconnect and Connect).
- Perform high voltage disablement procedure. See Vehicle HV Disablement Procedure.
- Remove the underhood storage unit from vehicle. See Underhood Storage Unit (Remove and Replace).
- Remove the air intake duct from vehicle. See INSTRUMENT PANEL - AIR WAVE DUCT - RIGHT HAND (Remove and Install).
- Remove the front lightbar assembly. See Lightbar - Front (Remove and Install).
- Remove LH front wheel. See Wheel Assembly (Remove and Install).
- Remove the front fascia assembly. See FRONT FASCIA (Remove and Replace).
-
Remove bolts securing front end
carrier to LH and RH front subframe crash cans.
TIpUse of the following tool(s) is recommended:
- 13 mm socket
- Cordless Ratchet/Impact Driver
- Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
- Raise vehicle partially and lower lift onto locks.
-
Remove bolt securing RH front brake
hose bracket to knuckle.
TIpUse of the following tool(s) is recommended:
- Cordless Ratchet/Impact Driver
- 10 mm socket
- 4 in extension
-
Remove RH front brake caliper from RH
front knuckle.
TIpUse of the following tool(s) is recommended:
- Cordless Ratchet/Impact Driver
- External Torx E18
- Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
- S-HOOK, BRAKE CALIPER (SET OF 2)
-
Remove clips securing RH front speed
sensor harness to knuckle.
TIpUse of the following tool(s) is recommended:
- Torx T30 socket
- Cordless Ratchet/Impact Driver
- 4 in extension
-
Remove bolt securing RH front speed
sensor to knuckle and move a side.
TIpUse of the following tool(s) is recommended:
- Torx T30 socket
- Cordless Ratchet/Impact Driver
- 4 in extension
-
Release nut and bolt securing RH front
upper control arm to knuckle.
TIpUse of the following tool(s) is recommended:
- Cordless Ratchet/Impact Driver
- 15 mm deep socket
- Torx T50 socket
- 1/2 TON ECONOMY TRANSMISSION JACK
- Repeat step 13 through step 17 on the LH side of the vehicle.
- Raise vehicle fully and lower lift onto locks.
-
Remove RH front stabar link end from
front stabilizer bar.
TIpUse of the following tool(s) is recommended:
- Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
- Ratchet/torque wrench
- Torx T50 socket
-
Remove nut and bolt securing RH strut
to RH front lower lateral link.
TIpUse of the following tool(s) is recommended:
- Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
- SKT, 1/2" DR, SHALLOW, 21MM - 1115108-00-B
- Breaker Bar 1/2in Dr. x Long - 1082458-00-A
- 1/2 TON ECONOMY TRANSMISSION JACK
- Perform steps 20 - 21 for the LH side.
- Remove clip securing steering gear harness to harness bracket.
- Disconnect steering gear motor lower-half connectors.
-
Remove bolt securing RH front wheel
liner to skid plate.
TIpUse of the following tool(s) is recommended:
- 10 mm deep socket
- Ratchet/torque wrench
- Remove clip securing RH wheel liner to body.
- Use bungee strap to pull back RH front wheel liner.
- Position coolant drain container underneath RH front of HV battery.
- Disconnect front drive unit inverter inlet hose to rear powertrain return hose and plug hoses.
- Position coolant drain container underneath front drive unit.
- Disconnect front drive unit powertrain return hose from the front drive unit heat exchanger.
- Remove coolant drain container from underneath vehicle.
-
Remove bolt securing LH front wheel
liner to skid plate.
TIpUse of the following tool(s) is recommended:
- 10 mm deep socket
- Ratchet/torque wrench
- Remove front skid plate. See FRONT SKID PLATE (Remove and Replace).
-
Remove bolt securing front drive unit
ground strap to front drive unit.
TIpUse of the following tool(s) is recommended:
- 10 mm deep socket
- Ratchet/torque wrench
- Remove front drive unit ground strap harness clip from front drive unit.
- Put on HV insulating gloves and leather over gloves.
-
Remove bolt securing front drive unit
HV harness to front drive unit.
TIpUse of the following tool(s) is recommended:
- 10 mm deep socket
- Ratchet/torque wrench
- Electrical Protective Gloves
- Class 00 Electrical Protective Gloves
-
Release front drive unit HV harness
connector.
NoteRelease red locking tab and rotate the release lever up to disengage the connector.
- Release front drive unit HV harness from casting and move aside.
- Remove HV insulating gloves.
-
Remove both sides larger bolts
securing rear portion of front subframe to body.
TIpUse of the following tool(s) is recommended:
- Breaker Bar 1/2in Dr. x Long - 1082458-00-A
- SKT, 1/2" DR, SHALLOW, 21MM - 1115108-00-B
- EXTENSION, IMPACT, 1/2" DR, 3
- Position powertrain subframe lift underneath front of vehicle
- Connect air supply to subframe lifting tool.
-
Raise powertrain table and subframe
fixture into position.
NoteLatch the subframe to subframe lifting tool, make sure the subframe and front drive unit align to the subframe fixture.
-
Remove bolts securing LH and RH motor
mounts to LH and RH motor mount isolators.
TIpUse of the following tool(s) is recommended:
- E18 Torx Low Profile Socket; Extension 3/8in Dr. x 3in
- Cordless Ratchet/Impact Driver
-
Remove both sides smaller bolts
securing the rear portion of the front subframe to body.
TIpUse of the following tool(s) is recommended:
- Cordless Ratchet/Impact Driver
- Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
-
Remove both sides bolts securing front
portion of front subframe to body.
TIpUse of the following tool(s) is recommended:
- Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
- Cordless Ratchet/Impact Driver
- 3 in extension
-
Remove both sides bolts securing mid
portion of front frame to body.
TIpUse of the following tool(s) is recommended:
- Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
- Cordless Ratchet/Impact Driver
- 3 in extension
-
Lower subframe and front drive unit
assembly from vehicle.
NoteRecommend assistance, slowly downward to avoid damage during downward process.
- Remove harness clip from left hand mount assembly.
-
Remove left hand mount assembly.
TIpUse of the following tool(s) is recommended:
- 3 in extension
- Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
- Cordless Ratchet/Impact Driver
Install
-
Install left hand mount assembly.35 Nm (25.8 lbs-ft) + 55 degreesTIpUse of the following tool(s) is recommended:
- 3 in extension
- Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
- Cordless Ratchet/Impact Driver
- Install harness clip to left hand mount assembly.
- Position lifting tool and subframe and front drive unit assembly to under vehicle for installation.
-
Loosely intall both sides bolts
securing mid portion of the front frame to body.50 Nm (36.9 lbs-ft)TIpUse of the following tool(s) is recommended:
- Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
- Cordless Ratchet/Impact Driver
- 3 in extension
-
Loosely install bolts securing front
portion of front subframe to body.72 Nm (53.1 lbs-ft)TIpUse of the following tool(s) is recommended:
- Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
- Cordless Ratchet/Impact Driver
- 3 in extension
-
Loosely install both sides smaller
bolts securing rear portion of the front subframe to body.50 Nm (36.9 lbs-ft)TIpUse of the following tool(s) is recommended:
- Cordless Ratchet/Impact Driver
- Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
-
Loosely install both sides larger
bolts securing rear portion of front subframe to body.125 Nm (92.2 lbs-ft)TIpUse of the following tool(s) is recommended:
- Breaker Bar 1/2in Dr. x Long - 1082458-00-A
- SKT, 1/2" DR, SHALLOW, 21MM - 1115108-00-B
- EXTENSION, IMPACT, 1/2" DR, 3
-
Loosely install bolt securing RH and
LH motor mounts to RH and LH motor mount isolators.105 Nm (77.4 lbs-ft)TIpUse of the following tool(s) is recommended:
- E18 Torx Low Profile Socket; Extension 3/8in Dr. x 3in
- Cordless Ratchet/Impact Driver
-
Torque both sides bolts securing mid
portion of front frame to body.50 Nm (36.9 lbs-ft)TIpUse of the following tool(s) is recommended:
- Cordless Ratchet/Impact Driver
- Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
-
Torque bolts securing front portion of
front subframe to body.72 Nm (53.1 lbs-ft)TIpUse of the following tool(s) is recommended:
- Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
- Cordless Ratchet/Impact Driver
- 3 in extension
-
Torque both sides smaller bolts
securing rear portion of front subframe to body.50 Nm (36.9 lbs-ft)TIpUse of the following tool(s) is recommended:
- Cordless Ratchet/Impact Driver
- Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
-
Torque both sides larger bolts
securing rear portion of front subframe to body.125 Nm (92.2 lbs-ft)TIpUse of the following tool(s) is recommended:
- Breaker Bar 1/2in Dr. x Long - 1082458-00-A
- SKT, 1/2" DR, SHALLOW, 21MM - 1115108-00-B
- EXTENSION, IMPACT, 1/2" DR, 3
-
Torque bolt securing RH and LH motor
mounts to RH and LH motor mount isolators.105 Nm (77.4 lbs-ft)TIpUse of the following tool(s) is recommended:
- E18 Torx Low Profile Socket; Extension 3/8in Dr. x 3in
- Cordless Ratchet/Impact Driver
-
Torque bolt securing front motor mount
to front subframe.80 Nm (59.0 lbs-ft)TIpUse of the following tool(s) is recommended:
- 18 mm socket
- Ratchet/torque wrench
-
Install bolts securing front end
carriers to LH and RH front subframe crash cans.16 Nm (11.8 lbs-ft)TIpUse of the following tool(s) is recommended:
- 13 mm socket
- Cordless Ratchet/Impact Driver
- Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
- Lower powertrain table.
- Disconnect air supply from subframe lifting tool.
- Remove powertrain subframe lift from underneath front of vehicle.
- Put on HV insulating gloves and leather over gloves.
- lnstall front drive unit HV harness to casting.
-
Install front drive unit HV harness
connector to front drive unit.
NoteAlign connector to front drive unit then remove HV connector lever lock before fully latching connector. Once installed, verify that the latch is not damaged and fully secured in the latched position.
-
Install bolt securing front drive unit
HV harness to front drive unit.10 Nm (7.4 lbs-ft)TIpUse of the following tool(s) is recommended:
- 10 mm deep socket
- Ratchet/torque wrench
- Electrical Protective Gloves
- Class 00 Electrical Protective Gloves
- Remove HV insulating gloves.
-
Install bolt securing front drive unit
ground strap to front drive unit.10 Nm (7.4 lbs-ft)TIpUse of the following tool(s) is recommended:
- 10 mm deep socket
- Ratchet/torque wrench
- Install the front skid plate. See FRONT SKID PLATE (Remove and Replace).
- Position coolant drain container underneath RH front of HV battery.
-
Connect front drive unit inverter
inlet hose to rear powertrain return hose
NotePerform push-pull test to verify hoses are fully engaged. If the coolant loss is greater then 1L, vacuum fill will be required. See Cooling System - Vacuum Refill.
- Position coolant drain container underneath front drive unit.
-
Install front drive unit powertrain
return hose to front drive unit heat exchanger.
NotePerform push-pull-push test to make sure hose is fully engaged.
- Remove coolant drain container from underneath vehicle.
- Release RH front wheel liner from bungee strap.
- Install clip securing steering gear harness to harness bracket.
- Connect steering gear motor lower-half connectors.
-
Loosely install bolt and nut securing
LH strut to LH front lower lateral link.106 Nm (78.2 lbs-ft)TIpUse of the following tool(s) is recommended:
- Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
- SKT, 1/2" DR, SHALLOW, 21MM - 1115108-00-B
- Breaker Bar 1/2in Dr. x Long - 1082458-00-A
- 1/2 TON ECONOMY TRANSMISSION JACK
-
Install LH front stabar link end to
front stabilizer bar.98 Nm (72.3 lbs-ft)TIpUse of the following tool(s) is recommended:
- Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
- Ratchet/torque wrench
- Torx T50 socket
-
Loosely install bolt and nut securing
RH strut to RH front lower lateral link.106 Nm (78.2 lbs-ft)TIpUse of the following tool(s) is recommended:
- Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
- SKT, 1/2" DR, SHALLOW, 21MM - 1115108-00-B
- Breaker Bar 1/2in Dr. x Long - 1082458-00-A
- 1/2 TON ECONOMY TRANSMISSION JACK
-
Install RH front stabar link end to
front stabilizer bar.98 Nm (72.3 lbs-ft)TIpUse of the following tool(s) is recommended:
- Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
- Ratchet/torque wrench
- Torx T50 socket
- Lower vehicle partially and set onto locks.
-
Position RH upper control arm to
knuckle and install nut and bolt.56 Nm (41.3 lbs-ft)TIpUse of the following tool(s) is recommended:
- Cordless Ratchet/Impact Driver
- 15 mm deep socket
- Torx T50 socket
- 1/2 TON ECONOMY TRANSMISSION JACK
-
Install bolt securing RH front speed
sensor to knuckle.5 Nm (3.7 lbs-ft)TIpUse of the following tool(s) is recommended:
- Torx T30 socket
- Cordless Ratchet/Impact Driver
- 4 in extension
- Install clips securing RH front speed sensor harness to knuckle.
-
Install RH front brake caliper to RH
front knuckle.94 Nm (69.3 lbs-ft)TIpUse of the following tool(s) is recommended:
- Cordless Ratchet/Impact Driver
- External Torx E18
- Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
- S-HOOK, BRAKE CALIPER (SET OF 2)
-
Install bolt securing RH front brake
hose bracket to knuckle.5 Nm (3.7 lbs-ft)TIpUse of the following tool(s) is recommended:
- Cordless Ratchet/Impact Driver
- 10 mm socket
- 4 in extension
- Repeat step 39 through step43 on the LH side of the vehicle.
- Remove bolt securing LH front rotor to knuckle.
- Install hub jack adapter onto LH front hub.
- Position and raise support stand to simulate LH front suspension at ride height.
- Measure from bottom of fender to center of axle as a check to make sure LH suspension is set close to ride height.
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Torque bolt and nut securing LH strut
to LH front lower lateral link.106 Nm (78.2 lbs-ft)
- Remove support stand from underneath LH front suspension.
- Remove hub jack adapter from LH front hub.
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Install bolt securing LH front rotor
to knuckle.5 Nm (3.7 lbs-ft)
- Repeat step 45 through step52 on the RH side of the vehicle.
- Lower vehicle partially and set onto locks.
- Install the front fascia assembly. See FRONT FASCIA (Remove and Replace).
- Install LH front wheel. See Wheel Assembly (Remove and Install).
- Install the front lightbar assembly. See Lightbar - Front (Remove and Install).
- Connect steering gear motor upper-half connectors.
- Connect front drive unit front subframe harness connector.
- Connect steering column to steering gear assembly.
-
Install bolt securing intermediate
shaft assembly to steering gear assembly.18 Nm (13.3 lbs-ft)
- Perform the cooling system (partial refill and bleed) procedure. See Cooling System (Partial Refill and Bleed) (Modify).
- Connect the LV battery. See LV Power (Disconnect and Connect).
- Unlock the gateway. See Gateway (Unlock).
- Select , and allow the routine to complete.
-
Select
, and allow the routine to complete.NoteMake sure vehicle is not in Drive, shifting the vehicle into Drive will stop this routine. The test will last approximately 10 mins. The test will vary speeds from 3500-6500 RPM (idle speed = ~1500 RPM) and actuate the valve between series and parallel. If speed hovers at 7000 RPM, it indicates the pump is air locked, perform the vacuum fill again. Continue to add coolant and purge until the coolant level reaches between the NOM and MAX Lines on the bottle.
- Install the underhood storage unit to vehicle. See Underhood Storage Unit (Remove and Replace).
- Install the HEPA filter assembly. See SERVICE KIT - HEPA AND CARBON FILTERS (Remove and Replace).
- Remove the vehicle from the 2 post lift. See Raise Vehicle - 2 Stands.