RCA-38-23-002-1: Install Halfshaft Washers
Rivian is initiating a customer satisfaction campaign for some model year 2022 R1T and R1S vehicles that may
have been built with excessive clearance space between the halfshafts and wheel hubs. In some instances, this
may result in a brief noise coming from the front and/or rear of the vehicle when accelerating or decelerating
that is noticeable to the customer but would not result in any changes in the performance of the vehicle. Rivian
will install washers on both the front and rear halfshafts to remove the excess clearance and eliminate the
noise. Rivian is launching this campaign for customer satisfaction and to ensure the quality of Rivian vehicles.
Document Type

Customer Satisfaction Campaign
Bulletin

Date

April 10, 2023

Affected Region(s)

USA

Affected Model(s)

R1T, R1S

Model Year(s)

2022

Approximate Build Dates

May 2022 - November 2022

Refer to Open Containments in ServiceOS to
determine if this document applies to a specific
vehicle.
Vehicle System

38 - Front Drive Unit

Minimum Service Location

Mobile

Required Parts
Part Number

Quantity Engineering Name

Service Name/Notes

PT00753512-B

2

TING WASHER; FRONT HALFSHAFT

PT00753511-C

2

TING WASHER; REAR HALFSHAFT

One of the following:
PT00856494-A

As
needed

Molykote M-77

PT00856493-A

As
needed

Molykote Anti-Seize

Molykote 1000

Attention: The parts listed in this table are only for unique steps that are called out in this bulletin.
Some sections of this bulletin might refer to Service Manual procedures which require additional parts.
Always review the bulletin and all potentially related Service Manual procedures before ordering parts
and beginning work.

Required Special Tools:
Tool Number

Tool name

TSN01096-300-A

Ting Washer Installation Tool

Attention: The special tools listed in this table are only for unique steps that are called out in this
bulletin. Some sections of this bulletin might refer to Service Manual procedures which require
additional special tools. Always review the bulletin and all potentially related Service Manual
procedures before beginning work.

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Front Halfshafts
1. Remove: Knuckle, Front, LH (refer to service manual procedure 181020011).
2. Using a nylon mesh scuff pad: Clean the highlighted area(s).

3. Apply grease to the highlighted area(s).

4. Position the washer in the "PRE-BEND" side of the front washer sleeve.

5. Push the pre-bend tool into the sleeve to bend the washer tabs. Continue pressing until the tabs do not
bend any further.

Tip: If necessary: Use a vise or C-clamp to apply pressure to the pre-bend tool.

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6. Position the outer sleeve onto the halfshaft. Make sure that the side of the sleeve labeled "SHAFT SIDE"
points toward the vehicle.

7. Position the washer in the "INSTALL" side of the front washer sleeve. Make sure that the bent tabs point
toward the inside of the tool.

8. Install the front washer sleeve into the outer sleeve. Make sure that the side of the tool labeled
"INSTALL" points toward the vehicle.

9. Push on the front washer sleeve to fully seat the washer onto the halfshaft. If necessary: Use a mallet.
10. Remove the special tools. Make sure that the washer is fully seated onto the halfshaft. If the washer is
not fully seated, repeat steps 6 - 9.

11. Repeat the steps in this section on the opposite side of the vehicle.
12. Continue to the Rear Halfshafts section.

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Rear Halfshafts
1. Remove: Knuckle, Rear, LH (refer to service manual procedure 183225010).
Note: It is not necessary to remove the hub from the knuckle.
2. Using the rear washer sleeve: Repeat steps 2-10 of the previous section on the rear halfshaft.
3. Repeat the steps in this section on the opposite side of the vehicle.
4. Reinstall all components that were removed for access and replace all non-reusable components. Refer
to the service manual procedures referenced in this document for additional component reusability
information and torque specifications.

Labor Codes
Labor Code

Description

RCA382300200

RCA-38-23-002 not applicable

RCA382300201

Install washers on 4 halfshafts

Contact [email protected]
regarding labor codes and document content.

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