Replacement of the front strut upper mount on a 2024 Cybertruck Dual Motor. This vehicle uses standard air suspension with a coil-over damper assembly at each front corner; the strut mount sits beneath the frunk trim and is accessed from above and below.

Warnings

Tools required

Parts

• Front strut upper mount assembly × 1 — Tesla Cybertruck front strut mount — refer to Tesla EPC
• Cotter pin for ball joint nut × 1 — OEM-spec cotter pin
• Strut tower nuts (if single-use) × 3 — OEM-spec — consult service manual

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 per Tesla service procedure (Cybertruck uses a 48V architecture, not 12V — confirm correct battery and disconnect terminal before removing).
4. DO NOT touch, cut, or pierce ANY orange cable — these are high-voltage (800V) 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. Place vehicle in Service Mode / Jack Mode via the touchscreen BEFORE powering down to disable air suspension self-leveling.
7. Loosen front wheel lug nuts while tires are on the ground.
8. Chock the rear wheels, raise the front of the vehicle, and support on jack stands rated for Cybertruck mass at the manufacturer-specified lift points.
9. Remove the front wheel on the affected side.
10. Open the frunk and remove the frunk liner / upper trim to expose the strut tower nuts (refer to Tesla Service Manual for clip locations).

Procedure

1. 1

   Verify suspension is depressurized
   With Jack Mode engaged and vehicle on stands, confirm the air suspension at the affected corner is not under active pressure. The air strut/coil-over assembly should be at static height. If the system pressurizes unexpectedly, stop and re-verify Service Mode.
   ⚠Cybertruck air suspension can attempt to re-level if Service Mode times out. Keep the touchscreen alive or re-enter Jack Mode as needed.
2. 2

   Disconnect sway bar end link
   At the affected side, hold the sway bar link stud with an Allen key and remove the upper sway bar link nut. Swing the link clear of the strut/knuckle bracket.
   Torque spec

   Sway Bar Link61 Nm (45 lb-ft)
3. 3

   Disconnect any sensors and brake hose brackets from the strut
   Detach the ride-height sensor link (if routed on the strut), ABS/wheel-speed sensor harness clips, and the brake hose bracket from the strut body. Support the caliper with a strap so the brake hose is not stressed. Do not disconnect the brake hose.
   ⚠Do not let the caliper hang by the hose.
4. 4

   Separate lower ball joint (if required for clearance)
   Remove the cotter pin and ball joint nut from the lower control arm ball joint. Use a ball joint separator to break the taper. This step may be optional depending on strut clearance — consult the Tesla Service Manual procedure for the front strut on Cybertruck.
   ⚠Discard the cotter pin — install a new one on reassembly.
   Torque spec

   Ball Joint Nut88 Nm (65 lb-ft)
5. 5

   Remove strut-to-knuckle bolts
   Support the knuckle/hub assembly with a jack. Remove the strut-to-knuckle through-bolts. Note bolt orientation for reassembly.
   Torque spec

   Strut-to-Knuckle Bolts122 Nm (90 lb-ft)
6. 6

   Remove upper strut tower nuts
   From inside the frunk area, remove the strut tower nuts retaining the upper strut mount to the body. Have an assistant or jack support the strut from below — it will drop free once the upper nuts are removed.
   ⚠Do not fully remove the center shaft nut while the spring is loaded and the assembly is in the vehicle.
   Torque spec

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

   Remove strut assembly from vehicle
   Carefully maneuver the complete strut/spring/mount assembly down and out from the wheel well. Protect the stainless fender edge with a fender cover.
   ⚠Stainless exoskeleton scratches easily — use protective covers.
8. 8

   Compress spring and disassemble strut
   Mount the strut in a workbench fixture. Install an approved external spring compressor and compress the coil until upper mount load is fully relieved. Remove the strut shaft top nut. Lift off the upper strut mount, bearing/isolator, and any spacers. Note stack-up order and orientation.
   ⚠️A loaded coil spring can cause fatal injury if released. Verify compressor engagement on at least 4 coils per side and never stand in the line of release.
9. 9

   Inspect related components
   Inspect the upper bearing/isolator, dust boot, bump stop, and coil spring isolators. Replace any worn items while the assembly is apart. Inspect the spring for cracks or coating damage.
10. 10

    Install new strut mount
    Install the new upper strut mount in the correct orientation (note any alignment marks/arrows relative to the spring perch and damper body). Reinstall the bearing/isolator stack-up exactly as removed. Hand-thread the strut shaft top nut.
    ⚠Incorrect mount orientation will cause steering wander, noise, and uneven ride height.
11. 11

    Torque strut shaft nut and release spring
    Hold the strut shaft with the manufacturer-specified tool and torque the shaft nut to OEM specification — refer to Tesla Service Manual. Slowly release the spring compressor, verifying the spring seats correctly in both upper and lower perches. Remove the compressor.

Reassembly

1. Reinstall the strut assembly into the vehicle, aligning the upper mount studs with the strut tower holes.
2. Hand-start all upper strut tower nuts, then torque to spec.
3. Reinstall strut-to-knuckle bolts and torque to spec.
4. Reconnect the lower ball joint (if separated), torque the nut, and install a NEW cotter pin.
5. Reattach brake hose bracket, ABS sensor harness, and ride-height sensor link.
6. Reconnect the sway bar end link and torque the nut while holding the shaft with an Allen key.
7. Reinstall the wheel and snug lug nuts.
8. Lower the vehicle until full weight is on the wheels.
9. Final-torque the wheel lug nuts in a star pattern.
10. With suspension loaded at ride height, final-torque any control-arm/bushing fasteners that were disturbed.
11. Reinstall frunk liner/trim.
12. Reconnect the 48V low-voltage battery.
13. Exit Jack Mode/Service Mode via the touchscreen and allow the air suspension to re-level.

Verification

• Confirm the air suspension self-levels to Standard ride height with no fault messages on the touchscreen.
• Check for any suspension, ABS, or steer-by-wire alerts on the instrument display — clear codes only after verifying physical work is correct.
• Perform a low-speed steering lock-to-lock test on a lift: listen for clunks, binding, or popping from the new mount.
• Verify ride height is equal side-to-side at the front (Cybertruck displays measured height in service screens).
• Road-test at low speed first, then at highway speed, listening for top-mount noise over bumps.
• A four-wheel alignment is REQUIRED after any strut service on Cybertruck — schedule alignment before returning the vehicle to the customer.
• Note: while front suspension is apart, this is also a convenient time to verify Tesla's recommended service intervals — brake fluid (2 years), cabin filter (2 years), and front drive unit gear oil (Tesla now recommends periodic service, not 'lifetime').

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