I managed to replaced my lower I-shaft on my 2015 Model S 85D, custom job adding the protective boot. My steering was stiff and while I was on auto-pilot it had a play in the steering, about 5 degrees. The play turned out to be that the lower bolt on the lower i-shaft loosened. The stiffness was due to salt getting into the lower u-joint. As the saying goes "a picture is worth a thousand words" I spared myself from all the typing. I hope this helps someone. I am not responsible for what you do to your vehicle. Just telling my story.
If you want to skip on some fun you can have Tesla do it for you. Lower are the charge times for the service.
Lets begin. The parts needed.
Cost was about $280 for the ishaft and about $10 for the boot
If you want to skip on some fun you can have Tesla do it for you. Lower are the charge times for the service.
Lets begin. The parts needed.
Cost was about $280 for the ishaft and about $10 for the boot