Tesla Model S: Drop Link - Sway Bar - Rear - LH (Remove and Replace)
Removal
- Remove the road wheel (refer to procedure).
- Remove the nut that secures the sway bar drop link to the lower
control arm (torque 70 Nm).
Caution: To prevent ball joint damage, always hold the
ball joint pin with a wrench while loosening or tightening
the lock nut.
- Remove the nut that secures the sway bar drop link to the sway
bar (torque 70 Nm).
- Release the drop link from the sway bar and the lower control
arm, then remove the drop link.
InstallationInstallation procedure is the reverse of removal.
Note: Clean the affected areas before
installation.
Caution: Replace all nylon-insert locknuts.
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Warning: If the vehicle has air suspension, activate "Jack"
mode on the touchscreen before raising and supporting the vehicle.
Removal
Remove road wheel (refer to procedure)
Warning: If the vehicle has air suspension, activate "Jack"
mode on the touchscreen before raising and supporting the vehicle.
Removal
Raise and support the vehicle (refer to procedu
Warning: If the vehicle has air suspension, activate "Jack"
mode on the touchscreen before raising and supporting the vehicle.
Removal
Raise and support the vehicle (refer to procedu
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Removal
Remove the mid aero shield (refer to procedure).
Disconnect the speed sensor connector.
Remove the bolt that secures the speed sensor to the end bell
(torque 8 Nm).
Remove the speed sensor from the end b
Jack Mode Activation
Setting Procedure
Power up the touchscreen.
Note: Suspension height can only be
lowered when all doors are closed.
Touch Controls.
Touch Suspension.
Touch Jack.
Resetting Procedure