Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
2012 Tesla Model SFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE
Front Drive Unit -- Model S
- Front Drive Unit Assembly
- Mount - Clevis - Front Drive Unit - LH - Remove And Replace
- Ground Strap - Front Drive Unit - Remove and Replace
- Front Drive Unit (From Above) - Remove And Install
- Front Drive Unit (From Above) - Remove And Replace
- Drive Unit - Front (1st Generation) - Remove And Install
- Drive Unit - Front (1st Generation) - Remove And Replace
- Drive Unit - Front (2nd Generation) - Remove And Install
- Drive Unit - Front (2nd Generation) - Remove And Replace
- Mount - Front Drive Unit - RH (1st Generation) - Remove And Replace
- Mount - Front Drive Unit - LH (1st Generation) - Remove And Replace
- Mount - Front Drive Unit - LH (1st Generation) - Adjust
- Mount - Front Drive Unit - LH (2nd Generation) - Remove And Replace
- Mount - Front Drive Unit - RH (2nd Generation) - Remove and Replace
- Front Inverter
- Front Gearbox And Halfshafts
- Hose - DCDC Converter To Battery Pump 2 - Remove And Replace
- Hose - Coupler To Battery Pump 2 - Remove And Replace
- Gearbox Fluid - Front Drive Unit (1st Generation) - Drain And Refill
- Gearbox Fluid - Front Drive Unit (2nd Generation) - Drain And Refill
- Halfshaft - Front Drive Unit - LH (1st Generation) - Remove And Replace
- Halfshaft - Front Drive Unit - LH (2nd Generation) - Remove And Replace
- Halfshaft - Front Drive Unit - LH - Lubricate At Hub
- Halfshaft - Front Drive Unit - RH (1st Generation) - Remove And Replace
- Halfshaft - Front Drive Unit - RH (2nd Generation) - Remove And Replace
- Jackshaft Assembly - Front - Remove And Replace
- Oil Pump - Front Drive Unit (2nd Generation) - Remove And Replace
- Seal - Axle - Front Drive Unit - LH (1st Generation) - Remove And Replace
- Seal - Axle - Front Drive Unit - RH (1st Generation) - Remove And Replace
- Seal - Axle - Front Drive Unit - LH (2nd Generation) - Remove And Replace
- Seal - Axle - Front Drive Unit - RH (2nd Generation) - Remove And Replace
Factory Service Tools
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.