Hello everyone, I just purchased a 2020 model 3 performance with some damage on the front right side. The inner CV boot was damaged so decided to replace the CV axle on that side. When I went to pull it out, i noticed that it was pretty loose and wobbly where it met the front drive unit. After removing the old one, I discovered the bushing part of the differential (next to the spline) was pretty chewed up and scored on both the axle and mating surface inside the drive unit. There isn't a replaceable bushing inside the drive unit from what I can see. I don't really need a limited slip differential from Unplugged Performance but don't see anywhere else where I can get one. I pulled the motor out and got everything apart and found that the bearing on that side was damaged from metal debris created by the axle.
I've rebuilt plenty of engines and transmissions so disassembly doesn't scare me.
Thanks in advance!
I've rebuilt plenty of engines and transmissions so disassembly doesn't scare me.
Thanks in advance!