2025-06-27

Ball Joint - Rear - Upper - Rear Knuckle - LH (Remove and Replace)

Code de correction 31031812 0.60 REMARQUE : À moins d’indications explicites contraires dans la procédure, le code de correction et le temps forfaitaire ci-dessus représentent tout le travail à être fait pour cette procédure, notamment les procédures connexes. N’appliquez pas plusieurs codes de correction à la fois, à moins qu’il vous soit explicitement indiqué de le faire. REMARQUE : Consultez Temps forfaitaires pour en apprendre plus à propos des temps forfaitaires et de leur création. Vous pouvez transmettre par courriel vos commentaires relatifs aux valeurs des temps forfaitaires à ServiceManualFeedback@tesla.com. REMARQUE : Consultez Protection individuelle pour vous assurer de porter l’équipement de protection individuelle adéquat lors vous effectuez la procédure ci-dessous.

  • 2025-06-04: Added references to sub-procedures.
  • 2025-02-20: Added note to use region specific Loctite.
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Important : This procedure requires the availability of 1044454-00-B - RR SUS CABJ and 2130203-00-A - M3/Y Knuckle Ball Joint Replacement Tool. If either part is unavailable, replace the entire knuckle. Refer to Porte-fusée – suspension – arrière – gauche (retrait et remplacement).
  1. Release the Electronic Parking Brake. See Frein de stationnement - étrier - arrière - gauche (relâcher)
  2. Remove the LH rear wheel. See Ensemble de roue (retrait et installation)
  3. Inspect LH Rear Upper Knuckle Ball Joint
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    Remarque
    Inspect for any markings on the Knuckle Ball Joint, if any markings are present No replacement should be performed, Knuckle Ball Joint is a 1 time replaceable part
  4. Remove LH rear brake caliper from LH rear knuckle and hang from body
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    Remarque
    2x bolts, E18, 83 Nm, Discard bolts after removal, This step is only required if vehicle is equipped with Non Performance brakes
  5. Release LH rear upper aft link from knuckle
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    Remarque
    1x bolt, 1x nut, 21mm, 134 Nm
  6. Install knuckle ball joint replacement tool on LH Rear Upper Knuckle Ball Joint for removal
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    Remarque
    Utilize the combination of cups for removal, A - Bushings Receiver, B - Bushings Pusher, E - Washer MY Ensure cups sit flush to ball joint and knuckle surface, A to E has a key, Install E with the smaller recess radios on top, Ball joint will only press out towards rear of vehicle, Apply lubricant to threaded rod if dry
  7. Press out LH Rear Upper Knuckle Ball Joint
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    Remarque
    Ball joint should press out with minimal resistance, If met with high resistance inspect for misalignment of tool cups, Utilize windows in receiving cup to monitor progress, Knuckle shown out of vehicle for clarity
  8. Remove Rear Upper Knuckle Ball Joint from knuckle ball joint replacement tool
  9. Put on protection gloves
  10. Clean LH Rear knuckle
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    Remarque
    Clean surface area where Rear Upper Knuckle Ball Joint is installed into the knuckle from any debris and oxidation, allow 1 minute dry time
  11. Degrease LH Rear Upper Knuckle Ball Joint
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    Remarque
    Clean contact area of Rear Upper Knuckle Ball Joint and allow 1 minute dry time
  12. Apply Loctite on LH Rear Upper Knuckle Ball Joint
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    Remarque
    Use one of the following region specific Loctite - EMEA: Loctite 638, NA: Loctite 680
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    Remarque
    Take care not to apply loctite on the rubber seals
  13. Position new LH Rear Upper Knuckle Ball Joint to knuckle
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    Remarque
    Ensure ball joint is sitting concentric to the bore, installation is performed from the rear side of the knuckle and ball joint has only 1 orientation of the installation, discard Nitrile Gloves
  14. Install knuckle ball joint replacement tool on LH Rear Upper Knuckle Ball Joint for Install
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    Remarque
    Utilize the combination of cups for Install, A - Bushings Receiver, B - Bushings Pusher, E - Washer MY Ensure cups sit flush to ball joint and knuckle surface, A to E has a key, Install E with the smaller recess radios on top
  15. Press LH Rear Upper Knuckle Ball Joint in
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    Remarque
    Ball joint could be pressed in with some resistance, If met with extreme high resistance inspect for misalignment of tool cups, Utilize notch in installation cup to monitor progress, When nearing end of bore the installation cup may need to be re-aligned to meet machined surface, Verify full installation
  16. Remove knuckle ball joint replacement tool from LH Rear Upper Knuckle Ball Joint
  17. Clean any excessive Loctite from LH Rear Upper Knuckle
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    Remarque
    Allow 1 minute dry time
  18. Mark LH Rear Upper Knuckle Ball Joint with paint pen
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    Remarque
    Machined surface should be near flush with ball joint, Mark with paint pen
  19. Overlap curing time of Loctite on LH Rear Upper Knuckle Ball Joint
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    Remarque
    Allow 30 minutes curing time for Loctite
  20. Position LH rear upper aft link to knuckle
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    Remarque
    1x bolt, 1x nut, 21mm, 134 Nm, Torque at later step
  21. Torque bolt securing LH rear upper aft link to knuckle
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    Remarque
    1x bolt, 21mm, 134 Nm, Mark with paint pen
  22. Install LH rear brake caliper onto LH rear knuckle
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    Remarque
    2x bolt, E18, 83 Nm, Install new bolts, Remove the S-hook from vehicle
  23. Install the LH rear wheel. See Ensemble de roue (retrait et installation)
  24. To disable EPB Service Mode, shift the vehicle into Park.
  25. Perform test drive
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    Remarque
    Perform a validation test drive after repairDrive a minimum speed of 25mph, Drive in a straight line and check for excessive pull, Verify the steering wheel is centered when vehicle is driving straight, Determine whether an alignment is recommendedAdd correction code 00040100 as needed