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Front Drive Unit Assembly - Bushing, RH, 3DUF - Remove And Replace: Remove

  1. Place the vehicle on the 2-post lift.
    NOTE: Ensure the vehicle is not charging.
  2. Remove the front subframe. See FRONT SUBFRAME - FRONT SUBFRAME ASSEMBLY - REMOVE AND REPLACE .
  3. Install the bushing removal cups and stud onto the RH bushing, and use cups K, B and I to drive the bushing out of the front drive unit.
    NOTE: Always apply torque to the bearing side when removing or installing a bushing. Drive the bushing until the cup and bushing assembly is fully removed from the front drive unit.

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

    • Combination Wrench 12pt 22 mm
    • Ratcheting Combination wrench Fixed head 22 mm
    • Drive Unit Bushing Kit
  4. Remove cups and the old bushing from the threaded stud.
    G16603566Courtesy of TESLA, INC.