2025-08-21

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

Korrigeringskode 31031812 0.60 MERK: Hvis ikke noe annet er uttrykkelig oppgitt i prosedyren, gjenspeiler korrigeringskoden og FRT ovenfor, alt arbeidet som kreves for å gjennomføre denne prosedyren, inkludert de tilknyttede prosedyrene. Ikke stable korrigeringskoder med mindre du bli uttrykkelig bedt om det. MERK: Se Flat rate-tider for å lære mer om FRT-er og hvordan de lages. Hvis du vil gi tilbakemelding om FRT-verdier, kan du sende en e-post til ServiceManualFeedback@tesla.com. MERK: Se Personlig beskyttelse for å forsikre deg om at du bruker riktig PVU når du gjennomfører prosedyren nedenfor.

  • 2025-08-13: Added part numbers for required chemicals.
  • 2025-06-04: Added references to sub-procedures.
  • 2025-02-20: Added note to use region specific Loctite.
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Viktig: 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 Spindel – oppheng – bak – venstre (fjerne og skifte ut).
  • 1044454-00-B - RR SUS CABJ
  • 2130203-00-A - M3/Y Knuckle Ball Joint Replacement Tool
  • 1025334-00-A - Loctite 680 (North America)
  • 2164041-00-A - Loctite 638 (EMEA)
  1. Release the Electronic Parking Brake. See Parkeringsbrems – kaliper – bak – venstre (utløse)
  2. Remove the LH rear wheel. See Hjulenhet (fjerne og skifte ut)
  3. Inspect LH Rear Upper Knuckle Ball Joint for red markings.
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    If the red markings are present on opposite sides (180 degrees), do not replace the Knuckle Ball Joint. The 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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    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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    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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    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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    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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    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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    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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    Use the region specific Loctite. For EMEA: Loctite 638. For North America: Loctite 680
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    Take care not to apply loctite on the rubber seals
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    Allow 30 minutes curing time for Loctite. Continue this procedure, but do not drive the vehicle during the 30 minute curing time.
  13. Position new LH Rear Upper Knuckle Ball Joint to knuckle
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    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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    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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    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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    Allow 1 minute dry time
  18. Mark the LH Rear Upper Knuckle Ball Joint with red paint pen.
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    Machined surface should be near flush with ball joint. Markings must be on opposite sides (180 degrees).
  19. Position LH rear upper aft link to knuckle
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    1x bolt, 1x nut, 21mm, 134 Nm, Torque at later step
  20. Torque bolt securing LH rear upper aft link to knuckle
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    1x bolt, 21mm, 134 Nm, Mark with paint pen
  21. Install LH rear brake caliper onto LH rear knuckle
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    2x bolt, E18, 83 Nm, Install new bolts, Remove the S-hook from vehicle
  22. Install the LH rear wheel. See Hjulenhet (fjerne og skifte ut)
  23. To disable EPB Service Mode, shift the vehicle into Park.
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    Take the 30 minute curing time for Loctite into account before proceeding with the next steps.
  24. Se tabellene for innrettingskrav for å avgjøre om en EPAS-innrettingskontroll (EC) eller kontroll av firehjulsinnstilling (AC) er nødvendig. Hvis nødvendig skal korrigeringskode for innrettingskontrollen/-justeringen legges til som en egen aktivitet for SV. Se Innrettingskrav – fjæring.