Tesla Model S: Toe Link Assembly - Rear - LH (Remove and Replace)
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 procedure)
- Lower rear subframe for access (refer to procedure)
- Release clip securing electric parking brake harness to toe
link.
- Remove bolt securing toe link to knuckle (torque 130 Nm).
- Scribe witness lines from bolt cam to subframe, to aid assembly.
- Loosen nut and bolt securing toe link to subframe (torque 80
Nm).
- Remove bolt from subframe.
- Remove toe link.
Installation
- Installation procedure is the reverse of removal, except
for the following:
Note: Clean the affected areas before
installation.
Caution: Replace all nylon-insert locknuts.
Caution: Only fully tighten suspension nuts and bolts
when the vehicle is on a 4-post lift and the suspension is
in the ride height position.
- Transfer vehicle to 4 post lift (refer to procedure)
- Perform a four wheel alignment check (refer to procedure)
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Caution: To p
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
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Note: The wall should be at least 6 ft (1.8 m)
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