Model S Service Manual

Steering


Steering	Specifications
Type	Variable ratio rack and pinion with electronic power steering, speed sensitive
Number of turns lock to lock	2.33
Turning Circle (curb to curb)	40.3 ft/12.3 m

Parent topic: TECHNICAL DATA

2012-2020 Model S Service Manual
Release Notes
GENERAL INFORMATION
00 - INSPECTION AND SERVICE
10 - BODY
11 - CLOSURE COMPONENTS
12 - EXTERIOR FITTINGS
13 - SEATS
14 - INSTRUMENT PANELS AND PEDALS
- 1405 - Instrument Panel
15 - INTERIOR TRIM
16 - BATTERY SYSTEM
17 - ELECTRICAL
18 - THERMAL MANAGEMENT
20 - SAFETY AND RESTRAINT
21 - INFOTAINMENT
24 - ROOF
- 2410 - Panoramic Roof
- 2430 - Fixed Glass Roof
  - Fixed Glass Roof Rack (Retrofit)
30 - CHASSIS
- 3001 - Chassis and Subframes
31 - SUSPENSION
32 - STEERING
- 3201 - Steering Rack and Lower Column
- 3205 - Upper Column, Steering Wheel
  - Steering Wheel (Remove and Replace)
  - Steering Column (Remove and Replace)
33 - BRAKES
34 - WHEELS AND TIRES
39 - FRONT DRIVE UNIT
40 - REAR DRIVE UNIT
44 - HIGH VOLTAGE SYSTEM
50 - EXTERNAL CHARGING CONNECTORS

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Crowsfoot or Offset Wrench Extension Calculator

Torque Calculator Values

T1 (Original torque spec)

L (Distance from center of wrench grip to center of square drive tang)

E (Horizontal distance from center of square drive tang to center of fastener)

Note

If the angle from the extension to the torque wrench is greater than 90° (Figure 2), input E as a positive number.
If the angle from the extension to the torque wrench is less than 90° (Figure 3), input E as a negative number.
If the angle from the extension to the torque wrench is exactly 90°, this calculator is not needed. Torque the fastener to T1.

T2 (Final torque setting)>

Figure 1

Figure 2

Figure 3