Coil Suspension

Last updated: January 07, 2022

Overview

Coil Suspension was the standard option for Model S from SOP 2012 until Aug 2017. If coil suspension is fitted to the vehicle, the configuration cfg_airsuspension will be none.

This fully independent suspension comprises of a Steel Compression Coil Spring of a fixed rate over a Gas filled Damper. As this is fixed rate, there is no driver interaction or adjustment available. There are no individual replacement components of the Coil Spring Module, if there is an issue with any part the complete Module will need to be replaced

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Component Description

Coil Spring Modules

Front Coil Spring Module - Rear Wheel Drive

Front Coil Spring Module - Dual Motor

Rear Coil Spring Module

Wheel Alignment

Perform a ride height check when any of the following is relevant:

• Performing repairs on any of the Suspension System
• Investigation of Drivability/Handling issues
• Wheel Alignment

Note

If equipped with Autopilot the Front Radar Sensor will also need calibration AFTER ride height Check

Before checking the ride height the following is also required:

• Wheel Type Configuration
• Correct Tyre Pressures
• No additional weights in the vehicle (People or Loads)
• Check Online Manual for up to date Specification

The vehicle’s height level is measured between the ground and the bottom of the chassis at pre-selected points

Front Suspension - Rear Subframe Bolt (Rear View of Left Side)

Rear Suspension - Front Subframe Bolt (Front View of Left Side)

If the ride height is out of specification check the suspension components for:

• Wear
• Damage
• Modification from Factory Specification (i.e.Different Coil Springs)

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