Tesla Model X: Control Arm - Upper - Front - LH (Remove and Replace)

Removal

1. Position the vehicle on a lift but do not lift it at this time.
2. Disconnect 12V power (refer to procedure).
3. Remove the bolts that secure the underhood fuse box bracket to the body (torque 7 Nm).

   

4. Gently move the underhood fuse box to the right to provide access.
5. Remove the front LH wheel arch liner (refer to procedure).
6. Remove the nut that secures the ride height sensor lever to the upper control arm (torque 7 Nm).

   

7. Move powertrain coolant pump 2 to gain access to the rear bolt that secures the upper control arm to the body.
   1. Disconnect the electrical connector from the pump.

      

   2. Slide the pump upward, off the bracket.
   3. Remove the bolt that secures the pump bracket to the support bracket (torque 5 Nm).

      

   4. Remove the pump bracket from the support bracket.
   5. Release the harness clip on the upper inner side of the support bracket.
   6. Remove the bolts that secure the support bracket to the body (torque 10 Nm).

      

   7. Remove the support bracket from the vehicle.
8. Release the rubber grommets that secure the front wheel speed sensor harness to the body and the knuckle.

   

9. Remove and discard the bolt and nut that secure the upper control arm ball joint to the knuckle (torque 60 Nm).

   

10. Release the upper control arm from the knuckle.
11. Remove the bolts that secure the upper control arm to the body (torque 68 Nm).

    

12. Release the upper control arm and remove it from the vehicle.

Installation procedure is the reverse of removal, except for the following:

Caution: Only fully tighten suspension bushing fasteners when the vehicle is in ride height position.

Note: Clean the affected areas before installation.

Note: When tightening a nut and bolt assembly, hold the bolt while torquing the nut.

Perform a four wheel alignment (refer to procedure)