Tesla Model 3 Rear Shock Replacement Guide

In this guide, you will find step-by-step instructions on how to change the rear shock (sometimes referred to as strut) on a Tesla Model 3. 

What you will need

• Tesla 3 Rear Shocks
• Tesla Jack Pad
• Mechanic Toolset
• Torque Wrench
• Floor Jack
• Jack Stands

Procedure

How to replace Tesla model 3 rear shocks. 

1. Park Tesla on level ground. 

    

2. Loosen the lug nuts for the wheel that you are working on. 
3. Jack up the vehicle.Make sure to use the jack pads to protect the battery. 
4. A secure vehicle with jack stands. 
5. Remove the 10mm bolt and the plastic cover under the lower control arm. 

    

6. Remove two 15mm bolts that secure the shock to the frame. 
7. Place a floor lift under the rear control arm. 
8. Remove the bolt that secures the rear shock to the lower control arm. 
9. Remove the bolt where the lower control arm connects to the wheel knuckle.
10.  Slowly lower the control arm. 
11. Install the new shock in reverse order. 
12. Install the wheel and torque it to 130 ft/lbs. 

Replacing the rear shock on a Tesla Model 3 is very easy and takes about 30 min to 1 hr per shock. Sometimes the rear Tesla shock may be also called a strut, but the proper name is shock. 

The pictures in this guide are from a 2018 Tesla Model 3 AWD.