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Bushing - Gearbox - Front Drive Unit - Remove and Replace: Install

  1. Set up the bushing tool to press in the new bushing.
    NOTE: Use cups "L", "H", and "D" when assembling the special tool, as shown.
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  2. Turn the bearing-side bushing tool nut with a wrench until the bushing is fully installed.
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  3. Separate the bushing tool, and then remove it from the drive unit.
  4. Install the front drive unit to the vehicle.
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  5. Install the front drive unit mount bolt.

    80 N.m (59.0 ft-lbs) 

    Tip: Raise or lower the pole jack as needed to help release the bolt.

    Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:

    • Ratchet/torque wrench
    • 18 mm socket
    • Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
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  6. Install the bolt that attaches the RH motor mount to the RH motor mount bracket.

    105 N.m (77.4 ft-lbs) 

    Tip: Raise or lower the pole jack as needed to help install the bolt.

    Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:

    • Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
    • External Torx E18
    • 3 in extension
    • Adapter
    G00623603Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  7. Install the bolt that attaches the LH motor mount to the LH motor mount bracket.

    105 N.m (77.4 ft-lbs) 

    Tip: Raise or lower the pole jack as needed to help release the bolt.

    Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:

    • Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
    • External Torx E18
    • 3 in extension
    • Adapter
    G00623604Courtesy of TESLA, INC.
  8. Remove the front drive unit stand and transmission jack from the front drive unit.
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  9. Install the front aero shield panel to the vehicle. See PANEL - AERO SHIELD - FRONT (REMOVE AND REPLACE) .