Four-wheel alignment on a 2024 Tesla Cybertruck Dual Motor. Note that this truck uses steer-by-wire (no mechanical column linkage) and rear-wheel steering, both of which require correct calibration after any toe adjustment.

Warnings

Tools required

Parts

• Replacement cam bolts (if existing show corrosion or damage) × 1 — OEM specification — refer to Tesla Service Manual
• Replacement tie rod jam nuts (if reuse not advised) × 1 — OEM specification — refer to Tesla Service Manual

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. Disconnect the 48V low-voltage battery per Cybertruck service procedure (NOT 12V — the Cybertruck uses a 48V LV architecture; connectors and disconnect sequence differ from other Teslas).
4. DO NOT touch, cut, or pierce ANY orange cable — these are 800V 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. Confirm tires are the same brand/model/size on each axle and inspect for uneven or feathered wear that would indicate a worn suspension component before alignment.
7. Set all four tires to the door-placard cold pressure.
8. Verify there is no play in tie rod ends, ball joints, control arm bushings, or wheel bearings — alignment on a worn front end is wasted work.
9. Place the truck on the alignment rack. Use the touchscreen to put the air suspension into the service/standard ride-height mode specified for alignment, and confirm ride height front and rear matches Tesla's published spec.
10. Install steering wheel holder with the yoke centered, and install brake pedal depressor.
11. Allow alignment heads/targets to settle and perform rack roll-back/compensation per the alignment machine's procedure.

Procedure

1. 1

   Pre-alignment inspection and baseline measurement
   With the truck centered on the rack at correct ride height, perform the alignment system's caster sweep and record initial readings for camber, caster, toe, thrust angle, and SAI on all four wheels. Compare to Tesla's published Cybertruck specifications loaded in the alignment software. Identify which corners are out of spec before touching any fastener.
   ℹ️If thrust angle is significantly off, suspect rear toe or a bent component — do not try to dial it out only at the front.
2. 2

   Adjust front camber (if out of spec)
   Front camber on the Cybertruck is adjusted via the cam/eccentric bolts at the manufacturer-specified location on the front suspension. Loosen the cam bolt(s) just enough to allow rotation, rotate the eccentric to bring camber within spec while monitoring the live reading, then snug the bolt. Re-check after settling.
   ⚠Do not fully loosen both sides simultaneously — the suspension geometry can shift and require re-setting from scratch.
   Torque spec

   Camber Bolts75 Nm (55 lb-ft)
3. 3

   Adjust front caster (if adjustable and out of spec)
   If the alignment software shows front caster out of spec and the suspension provides a caster adjustment (typically via cam bolts at the manufacturer-specified arm), adjust to bring caster into spec and cross-caster within Tesla's allowable split. If caster is non-adjustable and out of spec, inspect for bent or damaged components — do not force adjustment.
   Torque spec

   Cam Bolts129 Nm (95 lb-ft)
4. 4

   Final torque on front cam / camber hardware
   Once camber and caster are within spec, hold the eccentric so it does not rotate and torque the cam bolts and/or camber bolts to the verified specification. Mark each bolt with a paint pen so future inspection can detect movement.
   ⚠️Cam bolt torque is critical. Under-torqued cam bolts will allow camber/caster to drift, leading to tire wear and potential loss of control.
   Torque spec

   Cam Bolts129 Nm (95 lb-ft)

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

   Adjust front toe
   With the steering yoke locked centered, loosen the tie rod jam nut on each side. Rotate the inner tie rod (or outer adjuster, per Tesla's design) equally on both sides to bring total toe into spec while keeping individual toe symmetrical. Make small adjustments and let the alignment heads update between turns.
   ⚠Steer-by-wire: the yoke is NOT mechanically linked to the wheels. 'Centering' the yoke does not center the front wheels — you must center the wheels using the alignment readings, then later perform a steer-by-wire calibration to teach the system the new straight-ahead position.
6. 6

   Lock front tie rods
   Hold the tie rod from rotating and torque each tie rod jam nut to the verified specification. Then torque the outer tie rod lock nut (if separate, per Tesla's design) to spec. Verify toe has not shifted during tightening.
   ⚠️A loose tie rod jam nut can allow toe to back out in service, causing sudden steering pull or loss of control.
   Torque spec

   Tie Rod Jam Nuts55 Nm (41 lb-ft)

   Tie Rod Lock Nut68 Nm (50 lb-ft)
7. 7

   Rear camber adjustment (if out of spec)
   Rear camber is adjusted via the manufacturer-specified eccentric/cam hardware on the rear suspension. Loosen, adjust to spec, hold the eccentric, and torque to specification. Confirm both sides are within Tesla's allowable cross-camber split.
   Torque spec

   Camber Bolts75 Nm (55 lb-ft)

   Cam Bolts129 Nm (95 lb-ft)
8. 8

   Rear toe — DO NOT mechanically adjust without verifying steering mode
   Cybertruck has rear-wheel steering. Rear toe is electronically commanded by the rear steering actuator. If rear toe is out of spec, first verify the rear steering system is in alignment/calibration mode per Tesla service procedure before touching any rear tie rod hardware. If a mechanical adjustment exists for the rear tie rod, perform it only with the rear steering disabled and centered, then torque the rear tie rod jam nut to specification.
   ⚠️Adjusting rear toe with the rear-steering actuator live can damage the actuator or produce a false-zero condition, resulting in unpredictable rear steering behavior at speed.
   Torque spec

   Tie Rod Jam Nuts55 Nm (41 lb-ft)
9. 9

   Re-torque any disturbed subframe or bracket hardware
   If subframe bolts were loosened to slot the subframe for additional camber/caster correction, torque them to the verified specification in the manufacturer-specified sequence. Torque any disturbed alignment-related brackets and sensor mounts to spec as well.
   ⚠️Subframe bolt torque is critical. An improperly torqued subframe can shift under load, dramatically changing alignment and damaging suspension or driveline components.
   Torque spec

   Subframe Bolts115 Nm (85 lb-ft)

   Bracket Bolts20 Nm (15 lb-ft)

   Mounting Bolts27 Nm (20 lb-ft)

   Sensor Bolts11 Nm (8 lb-ft)
10. 10

    Reinstall any covers / underbody panels
    Reinstall any access covers or underbody shields that were removed for access to alignment hardware. Torque cover screws to specification.
    Torque spec

    Cover Screws11 Nm (8 lb-ft)
11. 11

    Final alignment readings
    Perform a final caster sweep and record final values for all four wheels. All readings should be within Tesla's published Cybertruck specifications, with thrust angle as close to zero as possible. Print and retain the final alignment sheet.
12. 12

    Steer-by-wire and rear-steer calibration
    Reconnect the 48V low-voltage battery. With the vehicle in the correct service mode, perform the steer-by-wire centering/calibration and the rear-steering calibration per Tesla's service procedure. This step teaches the steering controllers the new mechanical zero established by the alignment. Without this step, the yoke may sit off-center while driving straight, or the rear-steer system may apply incorrect angles.
    ⚠️Do not road-test the truck before steering calibration completes successfully. An uncalibrated steer-by-wire system after a toe change can produce unexpected steering behavior.
    ℹ️If calibration cannot be completed without Tesla Toolbox / factory diagnostic access, stop and refer the vehicle to a Tesla-certified technician.

Reassembly

1. Confirm all four wheel lug nuts are torqued to OEM specification — refer to Tesla Service Manual.
2. Confirm all suspension fasteners that were loosened have been torqued and paint-marked.
3. Reinstall any wheel-well liners or splash shields removed for access.
4. Remove steering wheel holder and brake pedal depressor.
5. Reconnect the 48V low-voltage battery if not already done for calibration.
6. Lower the truck off the alignment rack and return air suspension to normal driving mode.

Verification

• Test drive on a flat, straight road: the yoke should sit centered with no pull and no drift.
• Confirm no steering, ABS, traction control, rear-steering, or air suspension warning lights are present on the touchscreen after the calibration drive.
• Confirm that Autopilot/lane-centering (if equipped and enabled) tracks straight without one-sided correction — a persistent one-sided correction indicates remaining thrust angle or steering offset.
• Re-check tire pressures after the truck has cooled.
• Recommend the customer return for a tire rotation at the next 6,250 mi interval (Tesla-recommended) and re-inspect alignment if any new uneven wear appears.
• Document final alignment values and attach the printout to the service record.

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