08/01/2024 01:33:07

Mount - Rear Drive Unit - LH (3DU) (Remove and Replace)

Correction code 40012002 2.70 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.

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Warning
To reduce the risk of personal injury, use appropriate equipment while performing this operation.

Remove

  1. Partially remove the rear subframe assembly from the vehicle. See Subframe Assembly - Rear (Remove and Install).
  2. Support the center of the rear drive unit with rubber or wood blocks.
  3. Remove the bolt that attaches the rear drive unit ground terminal to the inverter, and remove the terminal from the inverter.
  4. Release the clip that attaches the coolant outlet hose to the LH mount.
  5. Release the clip that attaches the coolant outlet hose to the inverter fitting, and remove the hose from the inverter.
  6. Remove and discard the nut and bolt that attach the LH mount to the subframe.
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    Warning
    If necessary, ask an assistant to help when operating lift equipment.
  7. Remove the bolts that attach the LH mount to the rear drive unit, and remove the mount from the rear drive unit.

Install

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CAUTION

Replace all patchbolts.

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Replace all nyloc nuts.

  1. Install the LH rear drive unit mount to the rear drive unit, and then hand-tighten the bolts (x3) that attach the mount to the rear drive unit.
  2. Tighten the bolts in a two-step, counter-clockwise pattern, starting with the upper-right bolt.
    35 Nm (25.8 lbs-ft) +55 deg
  3. Install a new nut and bolt to attach the LH mount to the subframe.
    80 Nm (59.0 lbs-ft)
  4. Connect the coolant outlet hose to the inverter fitting, and then fasten the clip that attaches the hose to the fitting.
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    CAUTION
    Perform a push-pull test to verify that the hose is fully seated.
  5. Fasten the clip that attaches the coolant outlet hose to the LH mount.
  6. Install the rear drive unit ground terminal to the inverter.
    10 Nm (7.4 lbs-ft)
  7. Remove the rubber or wood blocks that support the center of the rear drive unit.
  8. Install the rear subframe assembly into the vehicle. See Subframe Assembly - Rear (Remove and Install).
  9. Check the vehicle wheel alignment, and adjust if necessary. See Four Wheel Alignment Check.