2025-04-08

Bushing - Rear Drive Unit - RH (4DU) (Remove and Replace)

Correction code 40012412 3.78 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.

  • 2025-04-08: Released new procedure.

Remove

  1. Remove the rear drive unit. See Drive Unit - Rear (4DU) (Remove and Install).
  2. Attach the RDU engine stand adapter to the RDU.
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    Note
    3x bolts, 15mm, 3x nuts, 15mm, hand tight. Assistance is recommended.
  3. Attach the gantry hook to the RDU adapter.
  4. Use the gantry to lift the RDU assembly for installation onto the engine stand.
  5. Move the engine stand into position.
  6. Install the RDU adapter to the engine stand.
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    Note
    4x bolts, 18mm, 4x nuts 18mm.
  7. Install the bushing removal tool on the gearcase bushing.
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    Note
    2x nuts, 22mm. Use cups "C", "A", and "G" to drive the bushing out. Always drive on the bearing side and hold the opposite side.
  8. Press gearcase bushing out of the casting.
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    Note
    Set up bushing removal tool with the bearing away from the drive unit, the threaded rod is very close to RDU components and damage to the tool/RDU may occur if the bushing is driven out from the drive unit side
  9. Separate the bushing tool and remove the gearcase bushing.

Install

  1. Setup the tool to press in the new gearcase bushing.
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    Note
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    2x nuts, 22mm. Use cups "D" and "E" to install the bushing. Always drive on the bearing side and hold the opposite side.
  2. Press in the new gearcase bushing.
  3. Separate the bushing tool and remove it from the drive unit.
  4. Using the gantry hook, support the RDU engine stand adapter, and apply tension.
  5. Remove the bolts that attach the RDU engine stand adapter to the engine stand and move the engine stand away.
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    Note
    4x bolts, 18mm, 4x nuts, 18mm
  6. Lower RDU and engine stand adapter onto crate
  7. Remove the gantry hook from the RDU adapter and move it aside.
  8. Remove the RDU engine stand adapter from the RDU.
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    Note
    3x bolts, 15mm, 3x nuts, 15mm
  9. Install the rear drive unit. See Drive Unit - Rear (4DU) (Remove and Install).
  10. 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 as a separate activity. See Alignment Requirement - Suspension.