Four-wheel alignment on a 2024 Tesla Cybertruck Cyberbeast Tri Motor. Note that this vehicle uses steer-by-wire (no mechanical steering column linkage) and air suspension, both of which affect alignment procedure and require the vehicle to be at proper ride height with steering centered electronically.

Warnings

Tools required

Parts

• Replacement tie rod jam nuts (if seized or damaged on removal) × 2 — OEM specification — replace if disturbed and damaged
• Replacement cam bolts (if corroded) × 2 — OEM specification — front lower control arm cam bolts

Preparation

1. Park on level ground, place in P, engage parking brake.
2. Exit ALL doors with 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. For alignment work, the LV battery generally remains CONNECTED so the air suspension and steer-by-wire can be commanded to service ride height and centered. If you must disconnect the 48V LV battery for any reason, follow the Tesla 48V disconnect procedure — this is NOT the same as a 12V disconnect on Model 3/Y/S/X.
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. Verify all four tires are the correct size, matched, and inflated to the door-placard cold pressure.
7. Inspect front and rear suspension for worn ball joints, bushings, tie rod ends, and wheel bearings — alignment is invalid if any of these are loose.
8. Confirm no active suspension or steering DTCs are present. Steer-by-wire faults must be resolved before alignment.
9. Set the vehicle to the manufacturer-specified alignment ride height via the touchscreen suspension menu. Do not perform alignment in any raised or lowered mode.
10. Roll the vehicle onto the alignment rack so the front wheels are centered on the turn plates and the rear on slip plates. Do not push the vehicle sideways onto the rack.

Procedure

1. 1

   Mount alignment heads and perform initial measurement
   Attach alignment targets/heads to all four wheels per the alignment system manufacturer's instructions. Compensate/roll the vehicle as required. Allow the air suspension to settle at service ride height before recording the initial 'before' readings for camber, caster, toe, thrust angle, and SAI on all four wheels.
2. 2

   Center the steering (steer-by-wire consideration)
   Because the Cybertruck has steer-by-wire, mechanically centering the yoke does not necessarily center the road wheels. With the vehicle awake and on the rack, command the wheels straight (drive briefly forward in a straight line on the rack rollers if equipped, or follow the alignment system's centering routine). Lock the yoke with a steering wheel holder once the road wheels are confirmed straight by the alignment system.
   ⚠Keep hands and tools out of the steering linkage path — the front wheels can move under steer-by-wire command without yoke input.
3. 3

   Compare readings to Tesla Cybertruck specifications
   Load the 2024 Cybertruck alignment specifications in your alignment software. Compare measured camber, caster, and toe to the OEM range for each axle. Identify which adjustments are needed. Note that some parameters (e.g. caster) may not be field-adjustable without aftermarket cam kits.
4. 4

   Adjust front camber (if required)
   If the front lower control arm uses adjustable cam bolts, loosen the cam bolt and nut just enough to allow rotation. Rotate the cam to bring camber within OEM specification. If a separate camber bolt is fitted, adjust per its design. Hold the cam position while pre-tightening. Final torque is applied after toe is set.
   Torque spec

   Camber Bolts75 Nm (55 lb-ft)
5. 5

   Adjust rear camber and toe (if required)
   Locate the rear suspension cam bolts on the applicable link(s). Loosen, adjust to bring rear camber and individual rear toe into specification, ensuring thrust angle is as close to zero as possible. Pre-tighten cams in position.
   Torque spec

   Cam Bolts129 Nm (95 lb-ft)
6. 6

   Adjust front toe via tie rods
   With the yoke/road wheels confirmed centered, loosen each front tie rod jam nut. Rotate each inner tie rod equally to set individual front toe to OEM specification while maintaining centered steering. Do not rely on yoke position — verify with alignment system that road-wheel toe and steering centering are both correct.
   ⚠Steer-by-wire: confirm the road wheels — not the yoke — are centered before final tie rod adjustment.
   Torque spec

   Tie Rod Jam Nuts55 Nm (41 lb-ft)
7. 7

   Final torque on adjustment fasteners
   With all readings confirmed in spec, hold each adjuster against rotation and torque to specification. Cam bolts (if used as the primary adjusters) are CRITICAL fasteners. Tie rod jam nuts and lock nuts are CRITICAL — verify with a calibrated torque wrench.
   ⚠After final torque, re-check alignment readings — fasteners can shift the geometry slightly during torqueing.
   Torque spec

   Cam Bolts129 Nm (95 lb-ft)

   Tie Rod Jam Nuts55 Nm (41 lb-ft)

   Tie Rod Lock Nut68 Nm (50 lb-ft)

   Camber Bolts75 Nm (55 lb-ft)
8. 8

   Re-measure and verify
   After all fasteners are at final torque, jounce the suspension (allow air suspension to re-level if disturbed), recheck all four wheels' camber, caster, toe, and thrust angle. Confirm all values are within OEM specification and that left/right are symmetric.
9. 9

   Reinstall any covers, sensors, or shields disturbed
   If any underbody covers, ride-height sensor links, or sensor brackets were removed or repositioned for access, reinstall them now. Torque cover screws, sensor bolts, bracket bolts, and mounting bolts to specification.
   Torque spec

   Cover Screws11 Nm (8 lb-ft)

   Sensor Bolts11 Nm (8 lb-ft)

   Bracket Bolts20 Nm (15 lb-ft)

   Mounting Bolts27 Nm (20 lb-ft)
10. 10

    Steering angle / steer-by-wire verification
    Remove the steering wheel holder. Wake the vehicle and check for any steering, suspension, or stability-control faults on the touchscreen. Drive a short straight road test — the yoke should sit centered with the truck tracking straight. If the yoke is off-center while the truck tracks straight, a steer-by-wire steering angle calibration is required and must be performed with Tesla Toolbox at a certified facility.
    ℹ️Do NOT attempt to 'fix' an off-center yoke by re-adjusting tie rods if the road wheels are correctly aligned — this is a software calibration on steer-by-wire vehicles.

Reassembly

1. Confirm all adjustment fasteners are at final torque and witness-marked if shop policy requires.
2. Reinstall any underbody covers and aero shields removed for access; torque to specification.
3. Lower the vehicle off the alignment rack and allow air suspension to return to normal driving height.
4. Reset trip data and clear any transient suspension/steering messages from the touchscreen.
5. Print and retain the before/after alignment report for the customer record.

Verification

• Final alignment printout shows all camber, caster, toe, and thrust angle values within OEM specification for the 2024 Cybertruck.
• On a straight, level road test, the truck tracks straight with no pull and the yoke sits centered. (If yoke is off but tracking is straight, steer-by-wire calibration via Tesla Toolbox is required.)
• No new DTCs related to steering angle, suspension height, or stability control are present after the road test.
• Tire wear pattern is even — re-inspect at the next tire rotation. Note: Tesla recommends tire rotation every 6,250 mi on the Cybertruck due to its weight and instant torque; check alignment again if uneven wear appears.
• Confirm air suspension self-levels correctly at all height settings after alignment is complete.

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