Tesla Model S: Link - Sway Bar - Front - LH (Remove and Replace)
Warning: If the vehicle has air suspension,
activate "Jack" mode on the touchscreen before raising and
supporting the vehicle.
Removal
- Loosen the front LH lug nuts (torque 175 Nm).
- Raise and support the vehicle (refer to procedure)
- Remove road wheel (refer to procedure)
- Remove and discard the nut securing link to knuckle (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 and discard nut securing link to sway bar (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 sway bar link.
Installation
Installation procedure is the reverse of removal.
Caution: Replace all nylon-insert locknuts.
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mode on the touchscreen before raising and supporting the vehicle.
Removal
Remove the underhood storage unit (refer to
Warning: If the vehicle has air suspension, activate "Jack"
mode on the touchscreen before raising and supporting the vehicle.
Warning: If the 12V power supply is disconnected, do
not att
Warning: If the vehicle has air suspension, activate "Jack"
mode on the touchscreen before raising and supporting the vehicle.
Removal
Position the vehicle in preparation for raising
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Warning: Only technicians who have been trained in High
Voltage Awareness are permitted to perform this procedure. Proper
personal protective equipment (PPE) and insulating HV gloves with a
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