2025-01-23

Hub - Rear - LH (Remove and Replace)

Correction code 3103010012 FRT 0.45 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.

  • 1096075-00-A Tool, Hub Puller, Hydraulic
  • 1062500-00-A Card, Magnetic Field Viewer

Torque Specifications

Table 1. Torque Specifications: Hub - Rear - LH (Remove and Replace)
Description Torque Value Recommended Tools Reuse/Replace Notes
Bolts (x2) that attach the LH rear caliper to the LH rear knuckle
83 Nm (61.2 lbs-ft)
  • External Torx E18
 Replace 1088969-00-B
Bolts (x3) that attach the LH rear hub to the LH rear knuckle
115 Nm (84.8 lbs-ft)
  • 18 mm socket
Reuse
Bolt that attaches the LH rear brake rotor to the hub
5 Nm (3.7 lbs-ft)
  • 10 mm socket
 Reuse
Nut that attach the LH halfshaft to the hub assembly
300 Nm (221.2 lbs-ft)
  • 32 mm deep impact socket
Replace 1765133-00-A
The LH rear halfshaft nut
300 Nm (221.2 lbs-ft)
  • 32 mm deep impact socket
  • Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
Reuse

Remove

  1. Raise and support the vehicle. See Raise Vehicle - 2 Stands.
  2. Remove the LH rear wheel cap.
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    Note
    Use wheel trim removal tool to release the clips.
  3. Loosen the LH rear halfshaft nut.
  4. Loosen the LH rear wheel lug nuts, but do not remove the wheel at this time. See Wheel Assembly (Remove and Install).
  5. Unlock vehicle gateway. See Gateway (Unlock).
  6. Press the brake pedal.
  7. On the touchscreen, touch Chassis > Brakes > EPB Service Mode, and select Both in EPB Selection, select START in Action Selection, and then click Run.
  8. Remove the LH rear wheel. See Wheel Assembly (Remove and Install).
  9. Remove and discard the bolts (x2) that attach the LH rear caliper to the LH rear knuckle, remove the caliper from the knuckle, and allow the caliper to hang from an S-hook.
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    TIp
    Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • External Torx E18
    • Ratchet/torque wrench
  10. Remove and discard the nut, and remove the washer that attach the LH halfshaft to the hub assembly.
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    Note
    The washers are attached to the nut.
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    TIp
    Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • Cordless Ratchet/Impact Driver
    • 32 mm deep impact socket
  11. Remove the bolt that attaches the LH rear brake rotor to the hub.
    Informational PurposesAn informational icon, calling your attention
    TIp
    Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • 10 mm socket
    • Cordless Ratchet/Impact Driver
    • 2 in extension
  12. Install the hub puller onto the LH rear rotor, and then install and hand-tighten the puller washers (x5) and the lug nuts (x5) onto the rotor studs.
  13. Use the hub puller to free the halfshaft from the hub splines.
  14. Remove the lug nuts (x5) and the puller washers (x5) from the LH rear rotor studs, and then remove the hub puller from the rotor.
  15. Remove the LH rear rotor from the vehicle.
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    Note
    Store the rotor face down to reduce likelihood of damage to the rotor face.
  16. Remove the bolts (x3) that attach the LH rear hub to the knuckle, and remove the hub from the vehicle.
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    Warning
    A magnetic field from a pick-up tool or magnetic parts tray could permanently damage the magnetic pattern on the hub/bearing tone ring. Place the hub on a non-magnetic surface
    Informational PurposesAn informational icon, calling your attention
    Note
    Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • 18 mm socket

Install

  1. Check the tone ring on the LH rear hub prior to installation: Use a magnetic field viewing card to make sure that the magnetic field on the tone ring is not damaged.
  2. Clean the mating surfaces of the LH rear hub and the wheel speed sensor with IPA wipers.
  3. Apply Molykote M-77 Lubricant Paste to the outboard side of the LH rear halfshaft assembly.
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    Note
    Clean the halfshaft before applying if necessary.
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    Note
    Apply no more than 1 gram to axle only.
  4. Line up the LH rear drive unit halfshaft splines, and then install the LH rear hub on the LH rear knuckle.
  5. Install the bolts (x3) that attach the LH rear hub to the LH rear knuckle.
    115 Nm (84.8 lbs-ft)
    Informational PurposesAn informational icon, calling your attention
    Note
    Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • 18 mm socket
  6. Install the LH rear rotor onto the vehicle.
  7. Install the bolt that attaches the LH rear brake rotor to the hub.
    5 Nm (3.7 lbs-ft)
    Informational PurposesAn informational icon, calling your attention
    TIp
    Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • 10 mm socket
  8. Install new bolts (x2) that attach the LH rear caliper to the LH rear knuckle.
    83 Nm (61.2 lbs-ft)
    Informational PurposesAn informational icon, calling your attention
    TIp
    Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • External Torx E18
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    CAUTION
    To prevent damage to the flexible brake hose, make sure that the brake hose can bend forward and does not make contact with the wheel arch liner when the vehicle is lowered.
  9. Install and hand tighten a new halfshaft nut and washer on the halfshaft.
  10. Install the LH rear wheel. See Wheel Assembly (Remove and Install).
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    Note
    Do not torque the LH rear wheel nuts at this time.
  11. On the touchscreen, touch Chassis > Brakes > EPB Service Mode, and select Both in EPB Selection, select STOP in Action Selection, and then click Run.
  12. Exit Service Mode. See Service Mode.
  13. Tighten the LH rear wheel nuts. See Wheel Assembly (Remove and Install).
  14. Tighten the LH rear halfshaft nut.
    300 Nm (221.2 lbs-ft)
    Informational PurposesAn informational icon, calling your attention
    TIp
    Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • 32 mm deep impact socket
    • Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
  15. Install the LH front wheel cap.
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    Note
    Align valve stem with the wheel cap cavity.
  16. Remove the vehicle from the lift. See Raise Vehicle - 2 Stands.