Front half shaft replacement instructions

[ford50x]

Anyone have a recommendation on replacement half shafts ? Replacement Instructions? And what is bare bones way to drip front 1” to stop tire wear and half shaft issues - all information welcomed !

 

[scottf200]

And what is bare bones way to drip front 1” to stop tire wear and half shaft issues - all information welcomed !

Keep ride height at 'normal' and don't automatically go 'low' at highway speeds.

 

[ford50x]

Keep ride height at 'normal' and don't automatically go 'low' at highway speeds.

If I want to correct the issue are there any recommendations? Also any Cv half shaft recommendations and remove / install instructions- Thanks

 

[MobileClimate]

you haven’t mentioned the year ? If it’s raven 2019 and newer make sure the Clevis mount is past the washer ..look up service procedure under half shaft replacement

https://cdn.motor1.com/pdf-files/sb-21-39-001-replace-front-drive-unit-halfshafts.pdf

My 2020 i moved the washer haven't had a problem since and i drive on freeway on normal ride height..but i also adjusted the ride height with toolbox 3

 

[ford50x]

you haven’t mentioned the year ? If it’s raven 2019 and newer make sure the Clevis mount is past the washer ..look up service procedure under half shaft replacement

https://cdn.motor1.com/pdf-files/sb-21-39-001-replace-front-drive-unit-halfshafts.pdf

My 2020 i moved the washer haven't had a problem since and i drive on freeway on normal ride height..but i also adjusted the ride height with toolbox 3

Mine is a 2017

 

[EbS-P]

Here is my hack. It doesn’t fix anything but might save some wear. Mostly on the axels.

Cheap shudder hack (not a fix)

I want to share what I have done to minimize my acceleration shudder and hopefully extend the lives of my half shafts. This is not a fix. I have a late 2016 MX P100d. When I acquired it with 24k miles the inner rear tires were badly worn and would not pass inspection. And in normal ride...

teslamotorsclub.com

 

[MobileClimate]

Mine is a 2017

Make sure you replace the oil seal,star washers and make sure the halfshaft s all the way in with a click check all suspensions bolts make sure there tight at std height when car is loaded .it’s a really simple job if you have done a legacy car ..it’s a lot cleaner to work on ..I would get a Jack stand adapter for the Jack I forgot the part number

 

[ngng]

Anyone have a recommendation on replacement half shafts ? Replacement Instructions? And what is bare bones way to drip front 1” to stop tire wear and half shaft issues - all information welcomed !

FSM is available online through Tesla.

 

[m5james]

Tesla has a TSB # SB21-39-001 out to replace the front halfshafts and clevis for $350...I was gonna do it myself but this is cheaper than me buying the parts alone. I got my halfshafts, clevis and eMMC upgrade done ess than a month ago.

 

[ford50x]

Make sure you replace the oil seal,star washers and make sure the halfshaft s all the way in with a click check all suspensions bolts make sure there tight at std height when car is loaded .it’s a really simple job if you have done a legacy car ..it’s a lot cleaner to work on ..I would get a Jack stand adapter for the Jack I forgot the part number

Thank you very much
If I remove the upper ball joint is that all I need to do ( I’ve replaced half shaft on an VW Eurovan) anything tricky ? Then lean the entire hub out I should be able to pull out the axle ? I do I need to disconnect entire hub assembly?

 

[ford50x]

Tesla has a TSB # SB21-39-001 out to replace the front halfshafts and clevis for $350...I was gonna do it myself but this is cheaper than me buying the parts alone. I got my halfshafts, clevis and eMMC upgrade done ess than a month ago.

Are you serous - on out of warranty vehicles ? I can have both done w the Corvus for $350???

 

[m5james]

Are you serous - on out of warranty vehicles ? I can have both done w the Corvus for $350???

Yup, I've got a '17 w/ 116k currently and had them done like a month ago.

 

[ford50x]

Are you serous - on out of warranty vehicles ? I can have both done w the Corvus for $350???

Clevis

Yup, I've got a '17 w/ 116k currently and had them done like a month ago.

anything you had to do in particular? I did just send the TSB info to service and asked to have mine replaced … did they give you a hard time had to re verify it could you just schedule it ? Huge thank you

 

[ngng]

Clevis

anything you had to do in particular? I did just send the TSB info to service and asked to have mine replaced … did they give you a hard time had to re verify it could you just schedule it ? Huge thank you

The TSB isn't free. They aren't going to give you a hard time because you'll be paying.

 

[ford50x]

The TSB isn't free. They aren't going to give you a hard time because you'll be paying.

I know but at that price its not very bad for 2 the half shafts alone are like $150 so $200 in labor and I assume some kind of warranty is not bad at all

 

[ngng]

I know but at that price its not very bad for 2 the half shafts alone are like $150 so $200 in labor and I assume some kind of warranty is not bad at all

Unless something has changed the clevis is $185. Left halfshaft is $125. Right half shaft $500. Labor, alignment, misc nuts and bolts not included.

 

[ford50x]

so the TSB for $350 is a no brainer for sure

 

[buckets0fun]

so the TSB for $350 is a no brainer for sure

Is your car under warranty? I ask this because the line I was fed is that the 350$ price is only for cars with warranty.

 

[ngng]

so the TSB for $350 is a no brainer for sure

The TSB isn't going to replace your half shafts...only the mount.

 

[m5james]

Clevis

anything you had to do in particular? I did just send the TSB info to service and asked to have mine replaced … did they give you a hard time had to re verify it could you just schedule it ? Huge thank you

Nope, I just posted this picture with my service request and they confirmed. I also spoke to the techs there and they said they haven't heard anything about this expiring either.