Replace a front air spring on a 2024 Tesla Cybertruck Cyberbeast. The Cybertruck uses a standard air suspension system with integrated air springs; the suspension must be placed in service/jack mode before lifting and the system depressurized before disconnecting any air line.

Warnings

Tools required

Parts

• Front air spring assembly (Cybertruck-specific, side-specific if applicable) × 1 — Tesla OEM Cybertruck front air spring — verify left/right with VIN
• Air line fitting O-ring / collet (if damaged on disconnect) × 1 — OEM as required

Preparation

1. Park on level ground, place in P, engage parking brake.
2. Exit ALL doors with the key fob away from the vehicle. Wait at least 2 minutes for HV systems to fully de-energize, even on this non-HV job.
3. Disconnect the 48V low-voltage battery (Cybertruck uses a 48V LV system, not 12V — verify location and disconnect procedure in the Tesla service documentation for this VIN).
4. DO NOT touch, cut, or pierce ANY orange cable — these are high-voltage and lethal.
5. If at any point you encounter an orange cable, an HV component, or are unsure if a system is de-energized: STOP and consult a Tesla-certified technician.
6. Before disconnecting the LV battery: enter the touchscreen Service menu and place the air suspension in Jack Mode / Service Mode and command the suspension to its service height; this allows controlled depressurization.
7. Loosen wheel lug nuts on the affected corner while the vehicle is still on the ground.
8. Lift the vehicle using OEM-approved lift points and Cybertruck-rated lift pads. Support on jack stands rated for the vehicle's curb weight.
9. Remove the wheel from the affected corner.
10. Inspect surrounding components (control arms, ball joint, sway bar end link, brake hose, ride height sensor link, wiring) for any damage before disassembly.

Procedure

1. 1

   Confirm air suspension is depressurized
   With the vehicle lifted and wheels off the ground, confirm via Service Mode (or by observing the suspension fully extended and relaxed) that the affected corner's air spring is no longer load-bearing. The air system should be vented/depressurized before any line is disconnected. If you are not certain the system is depressurized, STOP — disconnecting a charged air line can result in injury.
   ⚠️Never disconnect a pressurized air line. The fitting can launch and the spring can fail violently.
2. 2

   Disconnect ride height sensor link and wiring
   Locate the ride height sensor link at the affected corner. Carefully disconnect the link from its attachment point and unclip any wiring harness retainers routed along the strut/spring assembly. Move harnesses aside so they are not stressed during removal.
3. 3

   Disconnect sway bar end link
   Remove the sway bar end link nut at the affected corner to free the suspension travel. Hold the stud with an Allen key to prevent it from spinning. Set the link aside.
   Torque spec

   Sway Bar Link Nuts55 Nm (41 lb-ft)
4. 4

   Support the lower control arm / knuckle
   Place a transmission jack or floor jack with a saddle under the lower control arm to support it. The arm should be supported but not lifted — just stabilized so it does not drop when the strut/spring is unbolted.
   ⚠If the control arm drops unsupported, brake hoses, wiring, and the ball joint can be damaged.
5. 5

   Disconnect the air line from the air spring
   Locate the air supply line at the top (or side) of the air spring. Using the appropriate push-to-connect release tool, depress the collet and withdraw the air line cleanly. Cap or cover the open line and the spring port immediately to prevent contamination. Inspect the O-ring/collet for damage.
   ⚠Contamination of the air line will damage the compressor and valve block. Keep the open line capped at all times.
6. 6

   Remove upper mounting fasteners
   From the upper mount (strut tower / upper spring mount area), remove the manufacturer-specified upper mounting nuts/bolts retaining the air spring or air strut assembly to the body. Support the assembly from below as the last fastener is loosened.
   Torque spec

   Strut Tower Nuts50 Nm (37 lb-ft)
7. 7

   Remove lower mounting bolt(s)
   Remove the lower bolt(s) securing the air spring/strut assembly to the lower control arm or knuckle, per the manufacturer-specified configuration. Once free, carefully maneuver the air spring assembly out of the wheel well.
   ⚠The assembly is heavier than it looks. Use two hands and avoid contact with the stainless exoskeleton edges.
   Torque spec

   Strut Bolts115 Nm (85 lb-ft)
8. 8

   Compare old and new air spring
   Place the new air spring next to the removed unit. Verify part number, side (left/right), air port orientation, and mounting features match exactly. Confirm any pre-installed seals/O-rings are present on the new unit.
9. 9

   Install the new air spring — lower mount first
   Position the new air spring into the wheel well. Start the lower mounting bolt(s) by hand to avoid cross-threading. Do not final-torque yet.
10. 10

    Install upper mount fasteners
    Align the upper mount studs/bolts and start all upper fasteners by hand. Once all are started, snug them down evenly. Torque the strut tower nuts to specification.
    Torque spec

    Strut Tower Nuts50 Nm (37 lb-ft)
11. 11

    Reconnect the air line
    Inspect the air line end for clean condition and undamaged O-ring. Push the line fully into the air spring port until it seats and locks. Lightly tug to confirm engagement. Replace the collet/O-ring if there is any sign of damage.
    ⚠An improperly seated air line will leak and trigger suspension faults — and can disconnect under pressure.
12. 12

    Reconnect sway bar end link and ride height sensor
    Reinstall the sway bar end link, holding the shaft with an Allen key while torquing the nut to spec. Reattach the ride height sensor link and re-clip any wiring harness retainers that were released.
    Torque spec

    Sway Bar Link Nuts55 Nm (41 lb-ft)

Reassembly

1. Reinstall the wheel and hand-tighten the lug nuts in a star pattern.
2. Lower the vehicle until the tires contact the ground but the suspension is not yet fully loaded — at this point, final-torque the lower strut/control arm bolts with the wheel weight applied (per Tesla practice for bushed suspension fasteners).
3. Final-torque the strut bolts to specification.
4. Final-torque the wheel lug nuts to specification in a star pattern.
5. If the lower control arm bolts were disturbed, final-torque them with vehicle weight on the wheels.
6. Reconnect the 48V low-voltage battery.
7. Power on the vehicle. Exit Jack Mode. Allow the air suspension system to recharge and self-level. Listen for compressor cycling and watch for any suspension fault messages on the touchscreen.
8. If available, run a ride height calibration / suspension self-test through Tesla service software.

Verification

• Confirm no suspension or air system fault messages appear on the touchscreen after a full system charge.
• Verify ride height at the repaired corner matches the opposite corner — measure from a fixed point on the body to the wheel center; should be within Tesla's specified tolerance.
• Cycle the suspension through available height modes (e.g., Entry, Standard, High) and confirm smooth, even transitions with no compressor over-cycling.
• Check the new air line connection with soapy water — no bubbles at the fitting under any ride height setting.
• Road test at low speed first; listen for clunks, hissing, or uneven settling. Recheck ride height after a 10-15 minute drive.
• Note: While performing front suspension work is a good time to inspect brake fluid age (Tesla recommends every 2 years) and rotate tires (recommended every 6,250 mi on Cybertruck due to weight and torque-related wear).

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