2025-04-04

Bushing – Front Drive Unit – RH (Remove and Replace)

Correction code 39011102 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 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.

  • 2025-04-04: Added step to refer to the suspension alignment tables to define whether an alignment check is required and, if so, what type of alignment check is required.

Remove

  1. Remove the front subframe assembly from the vehicle. See Subframe Assembly - Front (Dual Motor) (Remove and Install).
  2. Install the bushing tool on the RH front drive unit bushing.
    Informational PurposesAn informational icon, calling your attention
    Note
    Use cups "K", "B", and "I" when assembling the special tool, as shown.
    Figure 1. Other assemblies hidden for clarity
  3. Turn the bearing-side bushing tool nut with a wrench while holding the opposite nut in place.
    Warning IconA warning icon, calling your attention to a possibly risky situation
    CAUTION
    Apply torque only to the bearing-side bushing tool nut.
    Figure 2. Apply torque only to the nut highlighted red
  4. When the bushing has been pushed out of the front drive unit, separate the bushing tool, and then remove the bushing.

Install

  1. Set up the bushing tool to press in the new bushing.
    Informational PurposesAn informational icon, calling your attention
    Note
    Use cups "L", "J", and "C" when assembling the special tool, as shown.
    Informational PurposesAn informational icon, calling your attention
    Note
    Make sure the rubber tab is visible at the top of cup "J".
    Figure 3. Cups "L", "J", and "C" used to install the bushing
    Figure 4. Rubber tab visible at the top of cup "J"
  2. Turn the bearing-side bushing tool nut with a wrench until the bushing flange makes contact with the front drive unit.
    Warning IconA warning icon, calling your attention to a possibly risky situation
    CAUTION
    Apply torque only to the bearing-side bushing tool nut.
    Informational PurposesAn informational icon, calling your attention
    Note
    While installing the bushing, make sure the rubber tab remains visible at the top of cup "J".
    Figure 5. Apply torque only to the nut highlighted red
  3. Separate the bushing tool, and then remove it from the drive unit.
  4. Make sure the bushing alignment lug is oriented to 12 o'clock.
    Figure 6. Other assemblies hidden for clarity
  5. Install the front subframe assembly on the vehicle. See Subframe Assembly - Front (Dual Motor) (Remove and Install).
  6. 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.