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Raven Half Shaft Replacement

Discussion in 'Model X: Driving Dynamics' started by hbv2020, Dec 16, 2020.

  1. hbv2020

    hbv2020 Member

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    I have a February 2020 Raven MX. After experiencing the dreaded "shutter", both half shafts were replace. The problem has been partially fixed. I still experience very mild shutter and some noise. It seems, however, that lately when hitting some small bumps it sounds like something is loose and rattles on both sides. Anyone with similar problems.
     
  2. theflyer

    theflyer Active Member

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    Raven Model S here. Similar situation. Half shafts replaced but there is still a shutter under hard acceleration.
     
  3. Silicon Desert

    Silicon Desert Active Member

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    I am puzzled as to why this continues on new models. One of my cars is a 2016 MX and like so many other owners, I had the shutter problem (assuming it is the same thing mentioned here). Over a year ago (over 18,000 miles), they replaced the half-shafts and clevis mounts and the problem never returned. I would have thought that Tesla could address that problem when they started producing the Raven. I guess not.
     
  4. Hodginator

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    I'm not sure if anything changed from a drive-shaft angle perspective, but I thought Tesla stated that they had actually made the front suspension, etc stronger with the Raven. With that said, the front motor on Ravens are the primary drive motor and it has more HP/torque than the previous one. I'm sure that is part of the issue.
     
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  5. CharlieLab

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    According to the local SC, the Raven suspension did fix a lot of the problems with the half shafts/shudder. I had this with my 2017 MX. My new 2019 Raven MX also suffers from slight shudder but depends on temperature and if I'm trying to replicate in front of the Tesla engineers :) They told me Raven does some 90+% of the shudder problem but Tesla is working on a fix. No date was given to me. Tesla did re-balance my wheels and that did may a difference. Try that first.
     
  6. Vitaman

    Vitaman Supporting Member

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    Had the problem on my 2019 Raven after about 8,000 miles.
    Became so annoying that I considered selling it and buying a high HP Porsche or BMW just until they could find a fix.
    I have driven Tesla exclusively since 2014 so it took a lot to disenfranchise me. It was embarrassing having suspension noise so loud that people I talked to on the phone could hear it. Really diminished driving pleasure.
    After asking for help for 4 months, the Service Center finally agreed to change out the half shafts.
    Instant cure. Highly recommend.
     
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