New front-axle cross member - as of model '02

WARNING: This page is about a different variant/trim than selected.

As of model '02, the front-axle cross member is attached to the body at the rear fastening with two screws -arrows- . See Fig 1 . Up to this (up to the end of model '01), only one screw was used in the fastening.

Fig 1: Identifying Front-Axle Cross Member Attachment Fastening Screws
Courtesy of PORSCHE OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.
The tightening torque has not been changed.
The previous front-axle cross member -F1- , with one fastening screw securing it to the body (per side) is still available as a spare part.
Only certain combinations of front-axle cross member attachment -F1 or F2- to the body is permitted!