How to fix a upper control arm squeaking on a Tesla s 3 y X

If your suspension is squeaking a lot when you’re going over bumps or driving it down the road give this try it might fix the problem for you.
If you’re still experiencing issues after adding grease contact tesla service for a replacement/diagnostic evaluation.

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[@wdbldr67]

I removed the bolt, separated the ball joint and then removed the ring clip that holds the boot. There was a thumbnail of lithium grease inside not nearly enough. I added more grease, worked the joint till I could with my pinky then filled the boot up and reinstalled everything. That was at 18k miles 3 years ago now 85k miles and no issues. I occasionally manage the boot to move the grease around when rotating my tires.

[@teslamike7476]

Well done!!

[@att2976]

Would you don’t mind make a video how u do? That’s will helpful thanks

[@wdbldr67]

@@att2976 it was pretty straight forward, the ring clip is a pain to get back on and i removed the bolt and lifted the ball joint out so I could articulate it and work grease into the joint. I caught it right when I heard the noise so I was confident it was not damaged. I have not done the lower joints but Its still on my list.

[@thesingingshrink]

Used a grease needle to inject fresh grease into the rubber housing on the ball joint, then used a lot of silicone lubricant on the control arm joints where they connect to the vehicle body (looked a bit rusty). Still squeaking the next day, but drove about 100 miles and all squeaking/creaking is now gone! I removed the tire to get a little more room for the spray can, but i don't think it was necessary.

[@teslamike7476]

Well done! The first time I did it on mine I wasn’t sure if I put enough grease into it. It started to squeak a few months later so I added a lot more.

[@Ralhachami1]

Thank You!!

[@teslamike7476]

You’re welcome I hope it helped.

[@JGallis]

I might have to try that, link the spray and the name of it please in the description box thank you.

[@teslamike7476]

I used a silicone (safe for bushings) lubricant. Please let me know if it helps. I make these videos to try to help out other owners. It’s good to know if it was helpful or not.

[@JGallis]

@@teslamike7476 agreed, I will go to an auto store and look for it, I refuse to pay 500$ to change this thing and they just change this thing last year smh

[@teslamike7476]

@@JGallis how did it go? Did the silicone spray help?

[@kodylewis1812]

@Tesla MIke, what are the chances you are in the southwest?

[@teslamike7476]

Pretty much. Are you thinking the heat and dry air caused the issues?

[@kodylewis1812]

@@teslamike7476 nope, I was hoping you may be close enough to make some money to change mine out as well :)

[@teslamike7476]

@@kodylewis1812 I’m by slc.

[@mana9013]

Warrantyyyy???

[@teslamike7476]

Nopeeeee. :). My car is a 2014 model s.

[@robertoperez2222]

It's a defective part

[@teslamike7476]

The boot could be better designed that’s for sure. Or put a port on the top so it can be greased.

[@robertoperez2222]

I just heard the squeak noise this morning i would have to have it replaced soon

[@teslamike7476]

@@robertoperez2222 you can do as I did in the video, mine started squeaking two years ago, I injected some lithium grease and it’s been quiet since then.

[@teslamike7476]

Why not grease it instead of replacing it?

[@robertoperez2222]

@@teslamike7476 it was no charge on replacement. But yes there should be an aftermarket with better quality out there