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.
2018 Tesla Model 3 BaseFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE
Suspension -- Model 3
- Alignment Requirement - Suspension
- Torque Specifications - Suspension
- Alignment Adjustment
- Front Suspension (Including Hubs)
- Bushing Bracket - Stabilizer Bar - Front - LH - Remove and Replace
- Front Upper Control Arm (FUCA) Mount - LH - Remove and Replace
- Control Arm - Upper - Front - LH - Remove and Replace
- Hub - Front - LH (Dual Motor) - Remove and Replace
- Hub - Front - LH (RWD) - Remove and Replace
- Knuckle - Suspension - Front - LH (Dual Motor) - Remove and Replace
- Knuckle - Suspension - Front - LH (RWD) - Remove and Replace
- Link - Compliance - Lower - Front - LH - Remove and Replace
- Link - Lateral - Lower - Front - LH - Remove and Replace
- Link - Stabilizer Bar - Front - LH - Remove and Replace
- Links - Lateral - Lower - Front - Pair - Remove & Replace
- Stabilizer Bar - Front - Remove and Replace
- Suspension - Front - Check Torque
- Rear Suspension (Including Hubs)
- Cover - Rear Suspension - LH - Remove and Replace
- Drop Link - Stabilizer Bar - Rear - LH - Remove and Replace
- Hub - Rear - LH - Remove and Replace
- Knuckle - Suspension - Rear - LH - Remove and Replace
- Link - Aft - Lower - Rear - LH - Remove and Replace
- Link - Aft - Upper - Rear - LH - Remove and Replace
- Link - Fore - Lower - Rear - LH - Remove and Replace
- Link - Fore - Upper - Rear - LH - Remove and Replace
- Stabilizer Bar - Rear - Remove and Replace
- Suspension - Rear - Check Torque
- Toe Link - Rear - LH - Remove and Replace
- Coil Suspension System
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.
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