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Upper control arm bushings , tesla wont replace
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fiehlsport
Tire Guy
fiehlsport
Tire Guy
This is not a Meyle control arm if you compare the picture from the link you posted. 2024 Model Ys must be using a new Tesla aluminum arm, but it isn't made by Meyle.
whisperingshad
Active Member
Out of warranty, had them replaced for 200 for both upper control arms yesterday. No labor 
Creak is gone....now if only the AP computer would get recalled/fixed
Creak is gone....now if only the AP computer would get recalled/fixed
gx9901
Active Member
It seems like you will be bracing it almost every 2-3 years after the first replacement.Well this sucks. My 2021 has around 56k miles now. I guess I should be bracing for this.
On my model S, I needed it replaced at about 100k miles....now, I'm getting it replaced almost every 1-2 years....thank goodness that ev garage warrantied the repair, so it was free.....that car is like 135k miles now.
fiehlsport
Tire Guy
Alignment is not changed during an upper control arm replacement. The upper control arm mounts do not get moved, which is where your adjustment comes from. Tesla's service manual states no alignment required for just the control arms. Good chance none was performed.
Someone in another thread just confirmed that the 2024 Ys are using a new aluminum upper control arm, hopefully these start to get used as warranty replacements, assuming the ball joint is improved finally.
Cool. I know on some past ICE cars I had, depending on badly the part was worn, alignment check was recommended so just thought I'd ask.
While on this topic, I work in a high rise with corkscrew ramps leading to the upper parking decks. When going down or up, I sometimes hear what I thought were suspension clunk noises as I exit the corkscrew. I'm not not 100% certain however, as it could be the washer fluid pent up from the g-forces sloshing back and slapping the tank. The only reason I haven't taken it for Tesla to check is that I don't seem to hear the noise anywhere else, which leads me to think it's indeed, the washer fluid. It is a very prominent sound in the front end and sometimes I can hear a liquid slapping but sometimes it sounds like a mechanical hard part issue. Just a strange phenomenon that I noticed with this car. I plan to let the washer fluid completely run out before the next refill, so I can test the theory.
It's definitely the suspension. Not the washer fluid. Metal contact vs plastic reservoir. Different noise. A clunk is metal noise. Over time, when you steer at low speed, you'll hear like it's clicking as well.
We see Meyle all the time on the BMW side, it's OEM equivalent - nothing more, nothing less. Powerflex now offers replacement control arms with polyurethane bushings already pressed in:
Powerflex - Front Lower Comp Link Kit - Tesla Model 3/Model Y
PFF75K-302 Front Lower Comp Link including bushing kit uses our poly mono-ball design with Black 95A polyurethane for the center ball with Delrin races housed in aluminum outer shells, increasing bushing stiffness by over 300% for improved braking stability. Rubber OEM bushings deteriorate with...
europeanautosource.com
Powerflex - Front Lower Lateral Link Kit - Tesla Model 3/Model Y
PFF75K-301 Front Lower Lateral Link including bushing kit uses our strongest and most durable Black 95A durometer material combined with a CNC machined stainless-steel bar and aluminum outer shells, increasing stiffness over the OE rubber bushings by 50% to sharpen steering precision and...
europeanautosource.com
IMHO, the MPP bushings pressed in your existing arms are really the way to go and overall less expensive in the end. We can press them in for the DIY guys if looking to save some $$.
fiehlsport
Tire Guy
They won't, though you can ask them to "check" the passenger side because you're "not sure."
On mine, it wasn't making the noise at the time I went in, but they were able to wiggle the ball joints by hand and feel that they were toast. Maybe if you can convince them to check the passenger side, they might feel some crustiness that would warrant a replacement. Can't hurt, and it won't cost you anything.
Tesla.com does state that parts have a 12 month / 12.5k warranty, but the service center clarified that it only applies to paid parts, not parts provided for warranty service.
I'm not too concerned about the cost of replacing them, really just the idea that they lasted less than a year. If I have to have them replaced every 8 months I'm going to tell at the clouds.
Inject more. Sometimes it can take 100 miles of driving for the grease to work its way into the joint and stop the squeak.
fiehlsport
Tire Guy
Heat, and massage the boot with your fingers, that'll get it into the joint quicker than anything.
whisperingshad
Active Member
Funny thing, I took my my Tesla shop for alignment yesterday(got new tires a week ago too), Tesla didnt tighten lugnets on right side and was missing 1 lugnet. Also one of the Bolts was installed opposite direction....back to Tesla
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