Bolt Contacting Front Suspension Fore Link
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1. is evidence of contact outside of the circular protruding boss Figure 3 and the surface is indented replace the fore link refer to Service Manual procedure 31013402 then continue to the next step e If there is an indentation that does not extend outside of the boss compare the depth of the indentation to the height of the boss If the indentation is deeper than the height of the boss replace the fore link refer to Service Manual procedure 31013402 then continue to the next step e lf the mark does not extend beyond the boss and there is no indentation Figure 4 or if the indentation does not exceed the height of the boss continue to the next step g of g TR A ie a OT Forte ee yi te AMENIR ASA j 2 07 aS ee Li Var F N y 2 Pee Ce TI ioe 42 id 48 a gt Rae T we Ye Pe Le T fone ANT YAY AA eee iO ech Rites een ee 4 s4 ay i f Way AW A Re f k n IN Feat by VMN Y IIR PAETA OR i RENGA ET AANA BEATE ITE e E oh here HIESA Pt Pate we ee ia EPI E f Ayi ner eae Ze ie np ie i M Mark does not Figure 3 Figure 4 4 Replace both the LH and RH lower shock absorber bolts with the updated parts torque 140 Nm A CAUTION Only fully tighten suspension nuts and bolts when the vehicle is on a 4 post lift and the suspension Is in the ride height position Affected VIN s Affected Model S vehicles built before approximately March 17 2015 NOTE This is a simplified summary of the affected VIN li2. SION ASSEMBLY LEFT 1 1041570 00 A FRONT FORE LINK SUSPENSION ASSEMBLY LEFT 1 DUAL MOTOR 6006664 00 C FRONT FORE LINK SUSPENSION ASSEMBLY RIGHT 1 1041575 00 A FRONT FORE LINK SUSPENSION ASSEMBLY RIGHT 1 DUAL MOTOR 1004358 00 C NUT HFPT M14x1 50 10 ZnAl W 1 2 These part numbers were current at the time of publication Use the revisions listed or later unless otherwise specified in the Parts Manual SB 15 31 004 TSalnm Page 1 of 3 Correction Description Correction Time SB 15 31 004 Not Applicable S011531004 0 00 Vehicle Inspection Only Lower Shock Absorber Bolt Replacement Not Required S021531004 0 05 Replace LH and RH Lower Shock Absorber Bolts S031531004 0 15 Replace LH and RH Lower Shock Absorber Bolts Replace LH Fore Link S041531004 0 70 Replace LH and RH Lower Shock Absorber Bolts Replace RH Fore Link S051531004 0 70 Replace LH and RH Lower Shock Absorber Bolts Replace LH and RH Fore Links S061531004 1 00 Procedure 1 Raise the vehicle refer to Service Manual procedure 10000205 2 Check for marks on the rear facing side of the LH and RH suspension fore links Figures 1 and 2 e If there are no visible marks on the LH and RH fore links discontinue this procedure e If there are marks on either fore link continue to the next step Figure 1 LH fore link Figure 2 RH fore link SB 15 31 004 TS satlrnm Page 2 of 3 3 Check the locations and depth of the mark s on the LH and RH fore link s e If there
3. Tesla Motors Inc Service Bulletin SB 15 31 004 April 23 2015 Bolt Contacting Front Suspension Fore Link Classification Repair Bulletin Section Group 31 Country Region All Suspension Year 2012 2015 Model Model S Version All Bulletin Classification This repair bulletin provides instructions and guidelines for a noted condition or a customer concern The information provided can address a broad range of known or perceived issues with the operation of Tesla vehicles This bulletin might not be VIN specific These instructions assume knowledge of motor vehicle and high voltage electrical component repairs and should only be executed by trained professionals Tesla Motors assumes no liability for injury or property damage due to a failure to properly follow these instructions or repairs attempted by unqualified individuals Condition The lower shock absorber bolts can contact the front suspension fore links at the limits of suspension travel causing a Knocking sound when driving over bumps with the steering wheel near full rotation Correction Upon customer complaint install shorter bolts Inspect the fore links for scuffs or indentations created by the bolts and replace them if necessary Required Part s Part Number Description Quantity One of the following 1008614 00 C BOLT HF M14x94 PC109 for RWD vehicles 2 1056323 00 A BOLT M14 X 102 for Dual Motor vehicles 2 If necessary 6007998 00 C FRONT FORE LINK SUSPEN
4. st Refer to the VIN Bulletin Tracker or Customer Vehicle profile to determine applicability of this bulletin for a particular vehicle For feedback on the accuracy of this document email ServiceBulletinFeedback teslamotors com SB 15 31 004 TS satlrnm Page 3 of 3
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