2024-09-04

Toe Link - Rear - LH (Remove and Replace)

Correction code 31032002 1.44 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 ServiceManualFeedback@tesla.com. NOTE: See Personal Protection to make sure wearing proper PPE when performing the below procedure. See Ergonomic Precautions for safe and healthy working practices.

  • Gedore Spring Compressor
  • 1137855-00-A TOOL, REAR RIDE HEIGHT TORQUE, MODEL 3
  • 1081765-00-A 3/4 TON UNDERHOIST STAND
  • 1459409-00-A ADAPTER, HUB JACK, MODEL 3

Remove

  1. Remove the LH rear wheel. See Wheel Assembly (Remove and Install).
  2. Remove the mid aero shield panel. See Panel - Aero Shield - Rear (Remove and Replace).
  3. Remove the LH rear suspension cover. See Cover - Rear Suspension - LH (Remove and Replace).
  4. Use a paint pen to apply a witness mark to the cam bolt lobe and rear subframe so that the two can be realigned later on during the LH rear toe link installation.
  5. Remove the cam bolt, the cam washer, and the nut that attach the rear toe link to the knuckle.
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    Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • 18mm socket
    • 18mm 12pt combination wrench
  6. Remove the bolt and nut that attach the rear toe link to the rear subframe, and then remove the rear toe link from the vehicle.
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    Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • 18mm deep socket
    • Flex head ratchet / flex head torque wrench
    • 18mm 12pt combination wrench

Install

  1. Install the LH rear toe link into the vehicle, and then install and hand tighten the cam bolt, the cam washer, boltt and new nuts that attach the rear toe link to the subframe and to the knuckle.
  2. Install a spring compressor onto the LH rear coil spring.
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    Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • Gedore Spring Compressor
  3. Remove the bolt that attaches the brake rotor to the hub.
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    Note
    Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • 10 mm socket
    • 2 in extension
  4. Install the hub jack adapter onto the LH rear hub and hand-tighten the lug nuts.
  5. Use an underhoist stand to support the hub jack adapter.
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    Note
    Use the rear ride height torque gauge to verify that the rear suspension is set to ride height specifications and adjust the support stand or spring compressor tool, if necessary.
  6. Measure the distance between the bottom of the quarter panel to the center of the rear axle to make sure that the rear suspension is set to ride height: The distance should measure 427 mm.
  7. Tighten the bolt and nut that attach the rear toe link to the knuckle and mark the bolt and nut area with a paint pen.
    76 Nm (56.0 lbs-ft)
    Informational PurposesAn informational icon, calling your attention
    TIp
    Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • 18mm socket
    • Flex head ratchet / flex head torque wrench
    • 18mm 12pt combination wrench
  8. Use the witness marks to align the cam bolt lobe to the rear subframe and tighten the nut to secure the LH rear toe link in position.
  9. Tighten the bolt and nut that attach the rear toe link to the subframe and mark the bolt and nut area with a paint pen.
    85 Nm (62.7 lbs-ft)
    Informational PurposesAn informational icon, calling your attention
    TIp
    Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • 18mm deep socket
    • Flex head ratchet / flex head torque wrench
    • 18mm 12pt combination wrench
  10. Remove the underhoist stand from underneath the LH rear suspension.
  11. Remove the lug nuts that attach the hub jack adapter, and then remove the hub jack adapter from the vehicle.
  12. 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
    Note
    Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • 10 mm socket
    • 2 in extension
  13. Remove the spring compressor from the LH rear coil spring.
  14. Install the LH rear suspension cover. See Cover - Rear Suspension - LH (Remove and Replace).
  15. Install the mid aero shield panel. See Panel - Aero Shield - Rear (Remove and Replace).
  16. Install the LH rear wheel. See Wheel Assembly (Remove and Install).
  17. 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 correction code as a separate activity to the SV. See Alignment Requirement - Suspension.