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Squeaking left front wheel
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Stanwood Steve
2018 Performance Model 3
Don't know if it's the upper control arm "creak" or not, but if it is noticeable at low speeds when turning that' most likely what it is. Mine developed the same "creak" (which can be quite loud and embarrassing), and it's the driver's side upper control arm (a known issue). I was assured by the Tesla Service Center personnel that it is safe (but embarrassing), to drive until the control arm is replaced.
I got tired of listening to the creak, so I squirted some Liquid Wrench into the rubber boot (after puncturing a very small hole in it), and it was silent again within minutes. My car goes into the shop early next week for replacement. Hope this helps.
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Here's another similar thread in which I posted my solution to the problem, which involves injecting synthetic grease into the ball joint boot. Good discussion with pictures: Upper Control Arm Creak Options
While Liquid Wrench will certainly quiet it down, I'm don't know for how long it will remain that way. Grease seems like a better long-term solution to me, but LW will certainly work in a pinch if you're on a road trip. I used white lithium grease on a road trip, and it worked, as well.
While Liquid Wrench will certainly quiet it down, I'm don't know for how long it will remain that way. Grease seems like a better long-term solution to me, but LW will certainly work in a pinch if you're on a road trip. I used white lithium grease on a road trip, and it worked, as well.
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Stanwood Steve
2018 Performance Model 3
I agree that a solution that uses grease is preferred, but I didn't have a syringe and I figure the solution using Liquid Wrench would be temporary, but take care of the "creak" long enough to get in for the service appointment (that has now been slid out to May 6th due to part availability issues). So far the noise is gone, but it could come back. Ideally I'd like to have it return about the time I drive into the parking lot of the Tesla Service Center on May 6th.
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I think I'm suffering from this issue. All of a sudden started towards the end of my 130 mile journey, it just started creaking at low speeds when turning. Does it to a lesser extent when in a straight line. Sounds embarrassing but good to know its OK. I've got some silicone spray that I might try. I guess it's fine at high speed due to the loading.
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Already done, but it was a Saturday afternoon. Be interesting to see what they say as it seems to have come on all of a sudden.
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Here is description of work from warranty invoice, total service time took around 5 hours.
Correction: Control Arm - Upper - Front - Pair (Includes Alignment Check) (Remove and Replace)
Part
...various bolt and nut parts...
BR UPR CTRL ARM ASSY, RH)1044326-00-J)
BR UPR CTRL ARM ASSY, LH)1044321-00-J)
Correction: Control Arm - Upper - Front - Pair (Includes Alignment Check) (Remove and Replace)
Part
...various bolt and nut parts...
BR UPR CTRL ARM ASSY, RH)1044326-00-J)
BR UPR CTRL ARM ASSY, LH)1044321-00-J)
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Should be fine, Tesla service did not tell me to stop driving after I submitted service request.
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Cool it would properly only be 300-400 miles or so anyway. Does mean I'll be slumping it in a 20 year old A class, but saves me a couple of hours travelling there and back. Good that they'll do it as a mobile visit.
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Oh I know for some it doesn't seem to be dome via the ranger but they seem happy to do it in my drive. I guess all he needs is a trolley jack and a long spanner (no doubt the nuts will be tight under there, although thinking about it from some of the stories I've read they might not be
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